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Health Class spring 2014 chapter 4 test
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11. Which of the following will occur when you establish a program of regular aerobic exercise?
- AYou will lengthen your life.
- BYour heart and lungs will become stronger.
- CYour body will become more attractive.
- D Your sense of well-being will improve.
- AYou will lengthen your life.
22. The fitness dimension that is considered basic to whole-body fitness is
- Aflexibility
- B Muscular strength
- CMuscular endurance.
- DCardiorespiratory endurance
33. Which of the following, when performed regularly, can most effectively increase the efficiency of
your cardiovascular system, improve your circulation, and strengthen your resistance to disease?- ANapping
- BMeditation
- CWeight lifting
- DJogging or brisk walking
44. Physical fitness as defined in your text is
- AThe ability to engage in vigorous tasks and leisure activities
- BFull functionality of all parts of the body.
- CThe ability to exercise without pain most days of the week.
- DA set of attributes that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.
55. Which of the following is TRUE regarding cardiorespiratory endurance? It is
- AProduced by short bursts of intense movement at regular intervals.
- BThe ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the working muscles.
- CThe ability to perform repeated muscle contractions without fatigue.
- DThe body’s alternative means of energy production when there is insufficient oxygen.
66. When you exercise to the point that the oxygen demands of the muscles cannot be met, your body
is using- A The overload state.
- B Cardiorespiratory endurance.
- CAerobic energy production.
- DAnaerobic energy production.
77. After oxygen deprivation occurs, to continue the activity, your body must use energy
production.- Astatic
- BAerobic
- CAnaerobic
- DPulmonary
88. Anaerobic literally means
- AWithout strength.
- BWithout oxygen.
- CExhaustion.
- D Empty.
99. Which of the following is the BEST example of anaerobic activity?
- AJogging
- BWalking
- CSprinting
- DBicycle touring
1010. Which of the following BEST explains why a veteran distance runner can go farther and at a
faster pace than a beginning runner? The- AVeteran runner has stronger muscles.
- BBeginning runner’s cardiorespiratory system is not as developed as the veteran runner’s.
- CVeteran runner has received more specialized training.
- D beg-inning runner has a less efficient distribution of body weight.
1111. Your ability to maintain posture, lift, push, and pull are examples of
- AMuscular fitness.
- BAerobic fitness.
- Cflexibility fitness.
- DAgility fitness.
1212. Gradually increasing the resistance that muscles have become accustomed to is the basis for the
Principle.- AInertia
- BOverload
- CAnaerobic
- DSpecificity
1313. The strength-building exercise method that involves exerting force against immovable objects is
called- AIsotension.
- BIsokinetic.
- Cisometric.
- D Isotonic.
1414. Cybex, Mini-Gym, and Biodex are machines used in which form of resistance training’!
- Aisometric
- BIsotonic
- CIsostatic
- D Isokinetic
1515. Dumbbells and barbells are used in which form of strength training?
- A Isotonic
- BBallistic
- C Isokinetic
- D Isometric
1616. Muscular endurance is BEST developed by increasing
- AVariety.
- B Resistance.
- CRepetitions.
- DRange of motion.
1717. One advantage of isokinetic exercise is that
- AIt encourages the user to work at maintaining balance while exercising.
- BThe sound and feel of the exercise projects a “tough” image
- CMuscles are overloaded through the entire range of motion.
- DIt is inexpensive and many individuals can participate
1818. Carolina can move her shoulder joint through her natural range of motion. She has
- AA highly developed cardiorespiratory system.
- B flexibility at that particular joint.
- CGood muscular strength.
- DMuscular endurance at that joint.
1919. The BEST combination of effectiveness and low risk for maintaining flexibility is a regular
program of- A Static stretching.
- BBallistic stretching.
- CRunning and walking.
- DTai chi chuan or similar discipline.
2020. Body composition is an important concern because
- A The information helps to identify people who do not exercise.
- BOf the high incidence of obesity in the United States.
- CWithout body composition data, certain exercises may do more harm than good.
- D A body composition assessment should accompany all exercise programs.
2121. Cardiorespiratory endurance can best be achieved through all of the following EXCEPT
- ARollerblading.
- BCross-country skiing.
- CSkating.
- DGolf
2222. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for achieving
cardiorespiratory fitness, the mode of activity should be- A Intermittent and use mostly small muscles.
- BAnaerobic in nature and regular intervals.
- CActivities that develop flexibility.
- DAny continuous physical activity that uses large muscles
2323. According to the ACSM, which activity would NOT meet the requirement for developing cardiorespiratory fitness?
- ACycling
- BSoftball
- CDancing
- DStep training
2424. One of the recommendations for helping you to continue with an exercise program is to
- AMake all components as consistent as possible.
- BTrain in silence to help you concentrate.
- CMake it enjoyable.
- DTrain alone.
2525. To improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, you should exercise at least _ times per week.
- Atwo to four
- BThree to five
- Cfour to seven
- DOne to five
2626. Twenty-year-old Roger wants to begin an exercise program. As a young adult in good health
With no weight problems, to achieve significant aerobic conditioning benefits he should try to bring his
Heart rate during exercise to a sustained level of about beats per minute.- A220
- B200
- C160
- D130
2727. The ACSM recommends that a healthy adult exercise at an intensity level of
- A50 percent of his maximum heart rate.
- BBetween 55 and 80 percent of his maximum heart rate.
- CBetween 40 and 75 percent of his maximum heart rate.
- DBetween 64 and 91 percent of his maximum heart rate.
2828. The phenomenon by which aerobic exercise strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels is
Called- AMaximum heart rate.
- BThe training effect.
- CThe target heart rate.
- DCardiorespiratory fitness.
2929. To achieve a training effect, one must exercise at which one of the following intensity levels?
- ATarget heart rate
- BMaximum heart rate
- CMinimum heart rate
- D50 percent of maximum heart rate
3030. Training at a level above your target heart rate will probably
- AEndanger your health.
- BSignificantly raise your maximum heart rate
- CProduce fatigue before much cardiorespiratory benefit occurs.
- DReduce the time needed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness.
3131. Which of the following statements about training at a level below your target heart rate is MOST
Accurate? It will- ABurn some extra calories.
- BProduce no health benefits.
- C Lower your target heart rate.
- DLengthen the time needed to achieve a training effect.
3232. Sean is exercising aerobically and wants to determine if he is training in his target heart rate
Range. Which of the following statements is FALSE?- AHe should find an easily accessible artery, such as the carotid, to determine heart rate.
- BHe should feel for his pulse on the inside of his wrist, just above the base of his pinky.
- CHe should count the number of beats he feels in a fifteen—second period.
- DHe should wear a heart rate monitor.
3333. The ACSM recommends that exercise periods should last at least minutes.
- A20-90
- B15-30
- C10-45
- D40-60
3434. The American College of Sports Medicine recognizes resistance training in its fitness guidelines As
- A Not being recommended for most people.
- BImportant for strengthening the limbs.
- CNot being important to overall fitness.
- DImportant to achieving overall fitness.
3535. According to the ACSM, the goal of resistance training is to
- A Improve cardiorespiratory endurance.
- B Improve overall muscle strength and muscle endurance.
- CAllow an individual to become a competitive lifter.
- D Improve overall joint flexibility.
3636. Robyn wants to increase her flexibility. What recommendation should she follow during stretching? She should
- ABounce during each stretch to increase her range of motion.
- BHold her breath, then exhale slowly through the stretch.
- CWarm up with slow, rhythmic movements prior to stretching.
- DStretch beyond the point of pain to allow for greater flexibility.
3737. Stretching should occur
- ABefore warming up.
- BBefore cooling down.
- CAfter warming up and after cooling down.
- DBefore warming up and before cooling down.
3838. One of the main benefits of a cool down period after exercise is to
- APermit the heart to return to a resting state more rapidly.
- BReduce the risk of sore muscles.
- CReduce the risk of heart attack.
- DReduce sweating.
3939. Which of the following is TRUE regarding low back pain?
- AIt tends to happen to many adults.
- BIt is usually caused by postural problems.
- CIt usually requires medical intervention.
- DIt usually is an uncommon occurrence among adults.
4040. People between the ages of 45 and 64 most commonly experience which of the following
Physical changes?- ASignificant immune suppression issues
- BLoss of some cognitive functions
- CGradual degeneration in joint cartilage
- DAn inability to maintain an activity at one's target heart rate
4141. Which of the following conditions should Sue, who is postmenopausal, be most concerned about?
- AA decrease in adipose tissue
- BLoss of calcium from the bone
- CAn unsatisfying sexual relationship with her partner
- DTrouble remembering what day it is
4242. Which of the following is TRUE regarding women and calcium
- AWomen tend to consume a sufficient amount of calcium.
- BPremenopausal women should take the recommended amount of 1,000-1,300 mg of calcium per
Day. - CPostmenopausal women need to take between 800 and 1,000 mg of calcium per day.
- DAlong with calcium, women need adequate vitamin E to aid in the absorption of calcium.
4343. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, osteoporosis occurs when
- AThe bones lose calcium.
- BWomen experience menopause.
- CUndetected fractures spread to other sites in the bone.
- DVitamin D is drawn from the bones for use elsewhere in the body.
4444. How does exercise help to prevent osteoporosis? It
- AMaintains flexibility, the loss of which leads to osteoporosis.
- BTriggers the appetite for calcium-containing foods.
- CIncreases the body’s output of estrogen
- DHelps to increase calcium deposition in bone.
4545. Women who exercise regularly and whose diets include the recommended amounts of calcium
And vitamin D will have fewer problems with BLANK- AArthritis
- BMenopause
- COsteoporosis
- DJoint Degeneration
4646. Osteoarthritis
- A Is a form of arthritis that develops as we age
- BIs a form of osteoporosis that occurs mainly in men.
- COccurs most often in the shoulder and wrist.
- DHas no genetic predisposition.
4747. Scientists now believe that most people’s problems with osteoarthritis are caused by
- A Improper stretching and warm-up prior to exercise.
- B Injuries that were never allowed to heal properly.
- CCongenital joint defects.
- DInherited tendencies.
4848. Your knee begins to ache periodically from arthritis. If you seek medical treatment for it, the
doctor‘s main goal will be to- AMake you more comfortable.
- BEliminate the cause of the knee pain.
- CRepair any damage the arthritis has caused.
- DPrevent the arthritis from spreading to other joints.
4949. A lifelong jogger has developed osteoarthritis in his hips. Which of the following is his doctor
MOST likely to recommend as initial treatment?- A Hip replacement surgery
- BAnti-inflammatory drugs and continued activity
- CPainkillers and immobilizing the legs for one to two weeks
- Danti-inflammatory drugs and stopping all running and most walking
5050. A reduction in the size of muscle fibers, related to the aging process is called
- AIsokinetic.
- BRegression.
- CSarcopenia
- D isometric.
5151. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services‘policy on physical
Activity, which of the following statements is the most true?- AAt least 100 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can produce major health
Benefits. - BAn equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous physical activity can be used to achieve
Significant health benefits. - CFifty minutes of vigorous physical activity per week can produce major health benefits.
- DThere is no such thing as too much physical activity.
- AAt least 100 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can produce major health
5252. What recommendation should Tom, who is 56 years old, follow when beginning an exercise
Program?- AHe should train at the higher end of his target heart rate.
- BHe should have a complete physical exam that includes a stress test.
- CHe should begin to exercise by himself after reading a “how to” exercise book.
- DHis exercise program should focus on physical conditioning.
5353. Which of the following fitness programs would be LEAST appropriate for older adults?
- ABicycling
- BWater aerobics
- CGolf
- Dfull-court basketball
5454. You should always see a doctor before starting a new exercise program if you
- AHave a chronic disease.
- BAre over 35.
- CHave not exercised in two years.
- DPreviously suffered an exercise—induced injury.
5555. Max enjoys jogging five days per week, but now he often has pain in his knees, despite several
Shoe changes. He wants to reduce the pain and still stay in good shape. Which of the following is the
BEST option for Max now?- ARest for one week and then continue as before.
- BEliminate the jogging and take up new forms of exercise.
- CCut the number of weekly runs from five to three.
- D Replace some of his runs with low—impact activities.
5656. Sports drinks might be preferred to water for fluid replacement during a prolonged and intense
fitness activity because they- AAre absorbed by the system more quickly than water.
- BAlso supply electrolytes and carbohydrates.
- CSatisfy thirst more effectively than water.
- DStay fresh longer than water.
5757. The improvement of your aerobic fitness capacity has been associated with a decreased risk of
Developing which types of cancer?- APancreatic and lung
- BBreast and lung
- CBreast and colon
- DBreast and bone marrow
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