Question 1

Which of the following is considered a "vigorous" activity?

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A)   washing car
B)   running
C)   frisbee
D)   cooking

Question 2

VO2max stands for:

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A)   resting oxygen consumption.
B)   maximal oxygen consumption.
C)   basal metabolic rate.
D)   target heart rate range.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

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A)   Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke.
B)   Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes.
C)   Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis.
D)   All of these statements are true.

Question 4

To develop a particular fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

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A)   structure.
B)   overload.
C)   specificity.
D)   mode.

Question 5

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

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A)   discontinuous and unplanned.
B)   planned, structured, and repetitive.
C)   random or unstructured.
D)   not a contributor to physical fitness.

Question 6

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Balance is:

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A)   ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses
B)   ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately
C)   ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary
D)   ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

Question 8

Direct health costs due to physical inactivity are approximately each year in Canada.

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A)   $2.0 billion
B)   $1.0 billion
C)   $1.5 billion
D)   $0.5 billion

Question 9

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

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A)   agility
B)   flexibility
C)   muscular endurance
D)   muscular strength

Question 12

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT

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A)   flexibility.
B)   muscular strength.
C)   cardiorespiratory endurance.
D)   coordination.

Question 13

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Long-term effects of exercise include all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   increased blood flow to skin.
B)   reduced risk of colon cancer.
C)   increased sweat rate.
D)   improved self-image.

Question 15

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

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Question 16

Describe the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness. For each component, list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity, frequency, and duration of activity. Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.

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Question 17

Exercise frequency refers to

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A)   the length of your exercise session.
B)   the quantity of exercise you get.
C)   how hard you work.
D)   the number of times per week you exercise.

Question 18

Exercise has social, emotional, and psychological benefits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the most popular physical recreational activity for adults in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   swimming
B)   running
C)   gardening
D)   walking

Question 20

What percentage of Canadians are not active enough for health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)   83 percent
B)   23 percent
C)   63 percent
D)   43 percent

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