Question 1

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is a result of inactivity and aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscles contracting more quickly
B)  nerves connecting with more muscles
C)  increase in fat-free mass
D)  loss of bone mass

Question 3

When does the metabolic rate increase?

Accepted Answer

A)  when fat mass increases
B)  when fat mass decreases
C)  when muscle mass decreases
D)  when muscle mass increases

Question 4

What is the minimum number of training days per week for gaining strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  3
C)  5
D)  6

Question 5

To build strength using isometric exercises,it is best to hold the contraction maximally for at least 30 seconds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which term refers to a type of body weight exercise that emphasizes control,movement flow,and breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  isometrics
B)  plyometrics
C)  isotonics
D)  pilates

Question 7

Which activities predominantly use fast-twitch muscle fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking and jogging
B)  bike riding
C)  sprinting
D)  hiking

Question 8

How much boost to the resting metabolic rate can strength training provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  1%
B)  5%
C)  10%
D)  15%

Question 9

Strength training can lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How is muscular endurance assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort
B)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions
C)  by measuring the ability to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time
D)  by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidly

Question 11

What is the best way to improve muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use heavy resistance with few repetitions.
B)  Use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions.
C)  Use light resistance with many repetitions.
D)  Do resistance exercises for each muscle no more than 2 days per week.

Question 12

Which is a good resistance training technique for developing explosive strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  eccentric loading
B)  plyometrics
C)  isokinetics
D)  isometrics

Question 13

Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does strength training help prevent and manage chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing systolic blood pressure
B)  increasing LDL cholesterol
C)  improving glucose metabolism
D)  decreasing bone density

Question 15

Which activities predominantly use slow-twitch muscle fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking and jogging
B)  jumping and sprinting
C)  weight training
D)  shot putting

Question 16

What determines training intensity for weight training?

Accepted Answer

A)  number of sets
B)  amount of weight lifted
C)  number of repetitions
D)  amount of time lifting

Question 17

Describe gender differences in muscular strength and endurance and in responses to strength training.List at least two factors that help explain these differences.

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Question 18

A person recruits more motor units when picking up a small weight than when picking up a large weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When a muscle lengthens as it contracts,the movement is referred to as an eccentric contraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Recent research on men indicates greater muscular strength is associated with lower rates of death from all causes,including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Describe gender differences in muscular strength and endurance and in responses to strength training.List at least two factors that help explain these differences.

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To build strength using isometric exercises,it is best to hold the contraction maximally for at least 30 seconds.

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How is muscular endurance assessed?

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