Question 1

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year.What are the long term effects of using this substance?

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A)  It has no long-term effects for its users.
B)  It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
C)  Its long term effects are not well-established.
D)  It can increase the risk of liver disease.

Question 2

Flexibility is best described as

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A)  the ability to move without pain during exercise.
B)  the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.
C)  sustained motion without resistance.
D)  the ability to move rapidly during exercise.

Question 3

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While practicing this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are examples of vigorous activities,EXCEPT:

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A)  digging.
B)  swimming laps.
C)  walking briskly uphill.
D)  washing windows.

Question 6

Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising,you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

Accepted Answer

A)  FITT
B)  specificity
C)  reversibility
D)  progressive overload

Question 7

Which province has the lowest percentage of children and youth meeting physical activity guidelines in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Brunswick
B)  Ontario
C)  British Columbia
D)  Prince Edward Island

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Strong muscles are important for all of the following activities,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping skeleton in proper alignment.
B)  preventing back and leg pain.
C)  providing support necessary for good posture.
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise enhances self-image.
B)  exercise improves body image.
C)  exercise creates mood swings.
D)  exercise increases energy level.

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gender and strength training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do.
B)  Women tend to lose inches and increase strength as a result of resistance training.
C)  Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women.
D)  Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men.

Question 12

After an injury,heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Treatment for muscle cramps includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  gently stretch for 15 to 30 seconds at a time.
B)  massage the cramped area.
C)  RICE.
D)  drink fluids and increase dietary salt intake if exercising in warm weather.

Question 14

Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance.List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The key to getting into shape without injury is

Accepted Answer

A)  hard work.
B)  consistency.
C)  taking it easy.
D)  having fun.

Question 17

Treatment for shin splints includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
B)  rest.
C)  apply ice to the affected area several times daily and before exercise.
D)  wrap with tape for support.

Question 18

Muscular endurance is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.
B)  ability to move the joints through a full range of motion.
C)  amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
D)  amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.

Question 19

Stretching exercises should be held for

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 seconds.
B)  15 to 30 seconds.
C)  30 to 60 seconds.
D)  1 to 2 minutes.

Question 20

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Muscular endurance is the

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All of the following are examples of vigorous activities,EXCEPT:

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After an injury,heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

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Strong muscles are important for all of the following activities,EXCEPT:

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The key to getting into shape without injury is

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There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

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Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While practicing this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

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

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Flexibility is best described as

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Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gender and strength training?

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List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance.List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

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Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.

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Stretching exercises should be held for

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Which province has the lowest percentage of children and youth meeting physical activity guidelines in Canada?

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Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising,you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

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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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Treatment for shin splints includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

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Treatment for muscle cramps includes all of the following,EXCEPT:

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All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being,EXCEPT

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Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year.What are the long term effects of using this substance?

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