Question 1

Only 45% of American adults meet national guidelines for both cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a test that assesses muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  partial curl-up test
B)  maximum repetition test
C)  sit-and-reach test
D)  1.5-mile run testE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

According to cancer experts,what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter
B)  one-third
C)  one-half
D)  three-quartersE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

In hypothermia,death usually occurs when body core temperature drops to

Accepted Answer

A)  75-80°F.
B)  81-84°F.
C)  87-90°F.
D)  below 95°F.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Agility and balance are examples of skill-related components of physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You want to train for a 10K race being held in July,which means you'll have to train in the heat of summer.Describe your plan to avoid heat-related illness.

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Allow your body to adjust to working out...

Question 7

Vic is taking five classes and working 20 hours a week.He wants to get back into his former running program,but feels too pressed for time.Which of the following strategies might BEST help him overcome this obstacle?

Accepted Answer

A)  He could invite his partner to go for a run with him on Sundays.
B)  He could read a textbook or listen to a lecture on his MP3 player while jogging on a treadmill.
C)  He could watch a motivational film about Olympic runners.
D)  He could reward himself with dessert after dinner on days when he manages to exercise.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

In a fitness program,the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity
B)  overload
C)  reversibility
D)  flexibilityE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which exercise technique involves working to slowly and gradually lengthen a muscle or group of muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  strength training
B)  static stretching
C)  reflex building
D)  endurance trainingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Training for muscle endurance can be done with

Accepted Answer

A)  free weights or weight machines and the guidance of a personal trainer.
B)  weight machines or resistance bands or equipment.
C)  free weights or your own body weight.
D)  free weights,machines,resistance equipment,or your own body weight.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about target heart rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise.
B)  It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
C)  It is the threshold level of exercise at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably.
D)  It varies by a person's body weight.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

How long does it take for a person's body to become accustomed to exercising in the heat?

Accepted Answer

A)  4-5 days
B)  about a week
C)  about 2 weeks
D)  at least 2 monthsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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Exercise makes both the cardiovascular a...

Question 14

Athletes who train too much are said to suffer from overload syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A person with strong core muscles has improved posture and

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced chance of injury.
B)  enhanced cardiovascular fitness.
C)  the ability to lift free weights.
D)  reduced training time.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following forms of exercise focuses attention on controlled breathing and employs strengthening postures known as asanas?

Accepted Answer

A)  yoga
B)  tai chi
C)  spinning
D)  PilatesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

When developing a strength-training program,if you want to increase muscular strength,you need

Accepted Answer

A)  a varied exercise selection.
B)  a consistent number of repetitions and sets.
C)  lower intensity and a higher number of repetitions and sets.
D)  higher intensity and fewer repetitions and sets.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Athletes who engage in very extreme or intense physical activities,such as marathons,have been shown to be at an increased risk for upper respiratory tract infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  target heart rate.
B)  talk test.
C)  blood gas analysis.
D)  rating of perceived exertion.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

The relative proportions and distribution of fat and lean tissue throughout the body is its

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility.
B)  risk of disease.
C)  weight.
D)  composition.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Improving Your Personal Fitness

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT

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Athletes who engage in very extreme or intense physical activities,such as marathons,have been shown to be at an increased risk for upper respiratory tract infections.

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Vic is taking five classes and working 20 hours a week.He wants to get back into his former running program,but feels too pressed for time.Which of the following strategies might BEST help him overcome this obstacle?

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Agility and balance are examples of skill-related components of physical fitness.

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How long does it take for a person's body to become accustomed to exercising in the heat?

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Which of the following is TRUE about target heart rate?

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In hypothermia,death usually occurs when body core temperature drops to

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In a fitness program,the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle?

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The relative proportions and distribution of fat and lean tissue throughout the body is its

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Only 45% of American adults meet national guidelines for both cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness.

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Training for muscle endurance can be done with

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According to cancer experts,what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet?

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A person with strong core muscles has improved posture and

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Which exercise technique involves working to slowly and gradually lengthen a muscle or group of muscles?

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Athletes who train too much are said to suffer from overload syndrome.

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When developing a strength-training program,if you want to increase muscular strength,you need

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You want to train for a 10K race being held in July,which means you'll have to train in the heat of summer.Describe your plan to avoid heat-related illness.

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Which of the following is an example of a test that assesses muscular endurance?

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How does regular exercise physiologically lower the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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