Safety in Exercise Test Flashcards
What does the acronym DOMS stand for?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
What two things could cause DOMS?
A sudden increase in exercise intensity and exercise weight
When should you drink fluids to avoid heat exhaustion?
Before, during, and after your workout
True or False: You need to drink extra water when exercising in hot weather.
True
True or False: You need to wear sunscreen when exercising in hot weather.
True
True or False: You don’t need to drink as much water when exercising in cold weather.
False
True or False: You don’t need to wear sunscreen when exercising outdoors during the winter.
False
Name two treatments for frostbitten skin.
- Don’t rub skin 2. Apply indirect heat
Does aerobic exercise use small or large muscle groups to move your body?
Large muscle groups
What do you picture for cross training?
A training routine that involves several different types of exercise.
True or false: cross training can be a form of recovery from high-impact days.
True
True or False: Cross training only conditions one muscle group.
False
The 10% rule states that you can change anything about your workout, like the distance you run, by no more than 10%. If you’re a beginner, could you increase your exercise by 5%?
Yes, you can increase your workout by 5% instead of 10% if you feel pain.
How do you picture you should use ice when treating an injury. Name two rules.
- Apply ice directly to injured area 2. Remove ice periodically then reapply
When using a treadmill, should you bend forward from the ankle or the waist?
Bend forward from the ankle.
