Question 1

The results of a fitness assessment provide valuable information that allows one to establish:

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A)   their workout routine.
B)   what exercises they do not need to do.
C)   their specific skill-related fitness components.
D)   effective health-related fitness goals.

Question 2

A lot of health benefits are attained when sedentary people start doing moderate-intensity activity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Muscle strength is defined as:

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A)   The ability of the muscle to contract strongly
B)   The amount of force a muscle can produce in one maximum effort
C)   The amount of force a muscle can produce
D)   The amount of force a muscle can produce at a high speed.

Question 4

What are the benefits of regular physical activity that provide positive effects on the human brain?

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Question 5

Strength training can help an individual lose weight because it:

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A)   muscle fibers get larger
B)   is an activity that burns a lot of body fat in a short time.
C)   maintains muscle mass which is associated with an increase in metabolism.
D)   decreases one's appetite.

Question 6

All of the following are conditions where an individual should get a medical clearance prior to starting an exercise program, EXCEPT:

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A)   Male over the age of 40
B)   Female over the age of 35
C)   Muscle or joint problems
D)   Heart disease

Question 7

Which of the following may be a consequence of overtraining?

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A)   Lowered blood pressure
B)   Impede motivation
C)   Stronger bones
D)   Increased cardiovascular fitness

Question 8

As a result of aging, older people experience:

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A)   An increase in muscle endurance
B)   An increase in muscle fiber thickness and number of muscle cells
C)   A decrease in muscle fiber thickness and number of muscle cells
D)   No changes in muscle composition

Question 9

Greater muscle mass means faster energy use and a higher rate of:

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A)   Heart beat
B)   Blood pressure
C)   Respiratory rate
D)   Metabolism

Question 10

Springboard divers require a high degree of cardiorespiratory endurance to perform their dive.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

A person with excessive body fat in the abdomen area is more likely to have health problems than someone who has excess fat accumulated in the hip region.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

All of the following are benefits of regular cardiorespiratory fitness, EXCEPT:

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A)   the heart pumps more blood per heartbeat.
B)   resting blood pressure decreases.
C)   blood volume decreases.
D)   resting heart rate decreases. C

Question 13

Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that:

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A)   involve continuous rhythmic movements of large muscle groups.
B)   gently extend joints beyond their normal range of motion.
C)   involve working with weights and/or performing calisthenic exercises.
D)   Rhythmic activities involving large muscle groups.

Question 14

The overload principle is based on the fact that:

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A)   fitness levels will not improve without an increase in the intensity and duration of the activity.
B)   maximum intensity is necessary to develop muscular strength.
C)   too much activity will result in a decreased fitness level.
D)   a multi-dimensional program is necessary to achieve all components of fitness.

Question 15

Thirty minutes of moderate daily physical activity will yield health benefits but is unlikely to:

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A)   lower your risk for heart disease.
B)   impact your cholesterol levels.
C)   improve general well-being.
D)   help one achieve a healthy body weight.

Question 16

All of the following are important in designing an exercise program, EXCEPT:

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A)   setting goals.
B)   assessing yourself.
C)   choosing an unstructured plan
D)   getting a medical clearance.

Question 17

To improve the skill-related components of fitness, it is necessary to practice the skill repeatedly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Specificity is the principle that places increasing amounts of stress on the body causing adaptations that improve fitness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Current research indicates that exercise can help overcome the negative effects of a poor diet on brain health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a physician is not sure whether exercise is safe for you, she or he may recommend an exercise stress test.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

The results of a fitness assessment provide valuable information that allows one to establish:

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A lot of health benefits are attained when sedentary people start doing moderate-intensity activity.

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Muscle strength is defined as:

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What are the benefits of regular physical activity that provide positive effects on the human brain?

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Strength training can help an individual lose weight because it:

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All of the following are conditions where an individual should get a medical clearance prior to starting an exercise program, EXCEPT:

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Which of the following may be a consequence of overtraining?

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As a result of aging, older people experience:

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Greater muscle mass means faster energy use and a higher rate of:

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Springboard divers require a high degree of cardiorespiratory endurance to perform their dive.

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A person with excessive body fat in the abdomen area is more likely to have health problems than someone who has excess fat accumulated in the hip region.

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All of the following are benefits of regular cardiorespiratory fitness, EXCEPT:

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Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that:

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The overload principle is based on the fact that:

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Thirty minutes of moderate daily physical activity will yield health benefits but is unlikely to:

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All of the following are important in designing an exercise program, EXCEPT:

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To improve the skill-related components of fitness, it is necessary to practice the skill repeatedly.

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Specificity is the principle that places increasing amounts of stress on the body causing adaptations that improve fitness.

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Current research indicates that exercise can help overcome the negative effects of a poor diet on brain health.

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If a physician is not sure whether exercise is safe for you, she or he may recommend an exercise stress test.

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