Question 1

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a workout frequency of AT LEAST _______ per week to develop strength.

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A)  1 day
B)  2 nonconsecutive days
C)  3 nonconsecutive days
D)  4 consecutive days

Question 3

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure.
B)  resistance.
C)  heart rate.
D)  running pace.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about athletic injuries is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you are careful,you won't get injured.
B)  Exercising during high heat and humidity can help prevent injuries.
C)  Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time.
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 5

Cooling down after exercise is important to

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A)  boost oxygen consumption.
B)  increase lactic acid in the muscles.
C)  restore circulation to its normal resting condition.
D)  maintain blood flow to the extremities.

Question 6

Regular exercise may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your

Accepted Answer

A)  maximum heart rate.
B)  weight.
C)  exercise duration.
D)  exercise frequency.

Question 8

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric
B)  isokinetic
C)  isotonic
D)  dynamic

Question 9

Which of the following statements about exercise programs is TRUE?

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A)  The best exercise programs promote health and are fun.
B)  Vigorous exercise should occur every day.
C)  To be successful,an exercise program should be treated as a chore.
D)  To be successful,an exercise program needs to be conducted with a trainer.

Question 10

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)  parallelism.
D)  structure.

Question 11

Exercise intensity refers to

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

Question 12

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness.For each,briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

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Question 13

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Muscular strength 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 force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds.

Question 16

In a weight training program,a heavy weight and low number of repetitions builds muscular strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Phil is 50 years old.What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  3-5
B)  10-15
C)  16-19
D)  20-25

Question 18

In a program to build flexibility,each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the effects of improved cardiorespiratory fitness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The heart pumps more blood per heartbeat.
B)  Resting blood pressure increases.
C)  The body can do more exercise with less effort.
D)  The heart can better withstand the strains of everyday life.

Question 20

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  improved self-image.
B)  improved memory.
C)  decreased insulin sensitivity.
D)  decreased stress.

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