Question 1

Which of the following statements about physical activity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical activity often improves the quality of sleep.
B)  Short-term exercise has been shown to significantly improve cognitive functioning.
C)  Physical activity decreases the risk of depression and anxiety.
D)  Stress tension declines significantly with physical activity.

Question 2

The ability to perform daily living activities with vigor is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise.
B)  skill-related fitness.
C)  health-related fitness.
D)  physical fitness.

Question 3

The American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for physical activity include a minimum of

Accepted Answer

A)  100 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week.
B)  75 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week.
C)  100 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise a week.
D)  75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise a week.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding warm-ups and cool-downs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A minimum of 5 to 10 minutes should be devoted to cool-down.
B)  Suggested warm-up exercises include a low-intensity version of the exercise you are about to engage in.
C)  When you continue in light activity for a cool-down, blood vessels gradually return to their normal smaller diameter.
D)  Taking a hot shower immediately after a main exercise program effectively aids in cool-down and blood flow return to the heart.
E)  Muscles contract more efficiently and more safely when they have been properly warmed up.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the frequency of cardiorespiratory training is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ideal frequency for training is three times per week.
B)  In general, it is necessary to exercise at least five times a week to obtain adaptation changes in the cardiorespiratory system.
C)  To control weight, strong consideration should be given to exercising five or six times per week.
D)  By following the recommended frequency for cardiovascular exercise, your resting heart rate and blood pressure will decrease.

Question 6

Biking is the most popular physical activity in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The range of motion a person can obtain at any joint through any particular movement is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The range of motion a person can...

Question 8

Ability to perform specific skills associated with various sports and leisure activities

Accepted Answer

A)  Core-strength training
B)  Cross training
C)  Health-related fitness
D)  Skill-related fitness
E)  Target heart rate zoneF) Heart rate reserveG) Cardiorespiratory fitness

Question 9

Krista is a softball catcher in Texas.Which of the following is NOT one of the key strategies Krista would use to prevent excessive increases in body temperature and heat disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking plenty of fluids before exercise
B)  skin wetting
C)  dressing in several thin layers of clothes
D)  drinking plenty of fluids during exercise

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding flexibility programs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  To maintain flexibility, stretching a minimum of two or three times a week is recommended.
B)  You will experience the greatest improvement in flexibility if you do your stretching exercises before aerobic exercise.
C)  Stretch to a point of mild discomfort (not pain) .
D)  Stretches should be gentle, slow, and steady as part of your warm-up.

Question 11

Activity that requires any type of movement is ________ activity.

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The answer of Activity that requires any type of movement...

Question 12

Participation in one sport to improve performance in another

Accepted Answer

A)  Core-strength training
B)  Cross training
C)  Health-related fitness
D)  Skill-related fitness
E)  Target heart rate zoneF) Heart rate reserveG) Cardiorespiratory fitness

Question 13

The warning signs of ________ include pain or pressure in the left or mid-chest area, jaw, neck, left shoulder, or left arm during or just after exercise; sudden nausea, dizziness, cold sweat, fainting, or pallor; and abnormal heartbeats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The warning signs of ________ include pain...

Question 14

Your heart rate ________ is the difference between your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your heart rate ________ is the difference...

Question 15

The in-between point at which you are stressing your cardiovascular system for optimal benefit but not overloading it

Accepted Answer

A)  Core-strength training
B)  Cross training
C)  Health-related fitness
D)  Skill-related fitness
E)  Target heart rate zoneF) Heart rate reserveG) Cardiorespiratory fitness

Question 16

Participation in one sport to improve performance in another, or use of several different types of training for a specific fitness goal, is referred to as ________ training.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Participation in one sport to improve performance...

Question 17

Which of the following statements about flexibility and flexibility training is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexibility declines steadily once a person reaches adulthood.
B)  Flexibility is highest in the teenage years.
C)  Stretching programs can reduce the flexibility loss associated with aging.
D)  Aging is accompanied by a shortening of tendons and increased rigidity in muscles and joints, thus reducing flexibility.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a vigorous-intensity exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  canoeing
B)  walking the dog
C)  jogging
D)  golfing with no cart

Question 19

Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, feelings of euphoria, and disorientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals with a(n)  ________ body type gain muscle more easily than other body types.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatotype
B)  mesomorphic
C)  endomorphic
D)  ectomorphic

Exam 6: Fitness

The range of motion a person can obtain at any joint through any particular movement is referred to as ________.

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Which of the following statements regarding flexibility programs is FALSE?

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Participation in one sport to improve performance in another

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Which of the following statements regarding warm-ups and cool-downs is FALSE?

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Your heart rate ________ is the difference between your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate.

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The ability to perform daily living activities with vigor is known as

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Participation in one sport to improve performance in another, or use of several different types of training for a specific fitness goal, is referred to as ________ training.

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The warning signs of ________ include pain or pressure in the left or mid-chest area, jaw, neck, left shoulder, or left arm during or just after exercise; sudden nausea, dizziness, cold sweat, fainting, or pallor; and abnormal heartbeats.

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Ability to perform specific skills associated with various sports and leisure activities

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Activity that requires any type of movement is ________ activity.

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Which of the following statements about physical activity is FALSE?

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The American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for physical activity include a minimum of

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The in-between point at which you are stressing your cardiovascular system for optimal benefit but not overloading it

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Biking is the most popular physical activity in North America.

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Which of the following statements about flexibility and flexibility training is FALSE?

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Which of the following is an example of a vigorous-intensity exercise?

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Individuals with a(n) ________ body type gain muscle more easily than other body types.

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Krista is a softball catcher in Texas.Which of the following is NOT one of the key strategies Krista would use to prevent excessive increases in body temperature and heat disorders?

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Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, feelings of euphoria, and disorientation.

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Which of the following statements about the frequency of cardiorespiratory training is FALSE?

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