Question 1

Muscular strength is the

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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 2

Phil is 50 years old.What recommendation should he follow,regarding the number of repetitions per exercise,in his weight training program?

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

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high intensity is

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A)  anaerobic capacity.
B)  adaptive capacity.
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance.
D)  cardiorespiratory capacity.

Question 5

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effect of endurance exercise on lipids?

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A)  It has no effect on triglycerides.
B)  It decreases HDL and increases LDL.
C)  It increases HDL and decreases LDL.
D)  It has no effect on lipids.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

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A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important.
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink.
C)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration.
D)  After a workout,you should restore body fluids before exercising again.

Question 7

Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

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A)  with a swinging,bouncing motion.
B)  within a 5-minute time period.
C)  to the point of moderate pain.
D)  5 to 7 days a week.

Question 8

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

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Question 9

Flexibility is best described as

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

Question 10

An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that

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A)  supplements can help change an untrained person into a fit person.
B)  anabolic steroids are a safe way to increase strength.
C)  supplements are usually inexpensive ways to build strength.
D)  the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown.

Question 11

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

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

Question 12

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

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

Question 13

A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are part of the physical activity pyramid EXCEPT

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A)  flexibility training.
B)  strength training.
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance.
D)  agility training.

Question 15

Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat more likely to experience than a person with a healthy body composition?

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A)  diabetes
B)  joint problems
C)  back pain
D)  all of these

Question 16

The five components of fitness that are most important to health are muscular endurance,muscular strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Larry wants to increase his strength level further.Larry needs to

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A)  use free weights instead of weight machines.
B)  increase the amount of resistance when weight training.
C)  increase his daily run to 3 miles.
D)  increase his warm-up and stretching time to make his muscles more flexible.

Question 18

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

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

Question 19

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)  overload.
B)  specificity.
C)  parallelism.
D)  structure.

Question 20

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 needs to 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.

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