Exercise Science 191

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Maximum strength is usually reached at what age?

20's

Calculate the BMI of a 5'5" woman who weighs 142 lbs. Selected Answer: 21 39 28 24

24

What is the target heart rate range for a 40-year-old person with low cardiorespiratory endurance who participates in some light to moderate activities with a resting of heart rate of 72? 40%-55% 50%-65% 55%-70% 30%-40%

40%-55%

Which is true regarding flexibility?

A person with adequate flexibility in the legs is also likely to have good arm flexibility. Maximum flexibility peaks during adolescence. Physical inactivity can contribute to poor flexibility. (correct) Flexibility can be assessed to determine a person's health status.

Which of the following is true? Ballistic stretching is a specific type of dynamic stretching. Ballistic stretching is considered to be safer than static stretching. Ballistic stretching causes hypermobility. Ballistic stretching is more effective than PNF stretching.

Ballistic stretching is a specific type of dynamic stretching.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), what guidelines are recommended for individuals classified as "high risk" for cardiovascular disease?

Consult a physician before beginning an exercise program.

Which of the following statements is true regarding core musculature?

Core stabilizers are deeply located muscles which provide local spinal support and stiffness.

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor? Enabling Personal Predisposing Reinforcing

Enabling

Which of the following is NOT true regarding static and dynamic flexibility?

Good static flexibility ensures good dynamic flexibility.

Are you excited for the new health outlines of 2018 to come out? Yes No Hell yeah! Yeah i guess... why do u take attendance jennifer

Heall yeah!

Sally has a total cholesterol value of 242 mg/dl. This value places her in which category?

High risk

What is a documented benefit of stretching other than increasing flexibility?

It can relieve muscle spasms or cramping.

Which of the following is true regarding the spinal column?

It includes intervertebral discs important in distributing force.

Which of the following is true of a cool down?

It prevents blood from pooling in the extremities and reduces risk of fainting.

Which of the following represents an optimal or desirable blood lipid profile? LDL < 100 and HDL > 60 2. LDL > 200 and HDL > 60 3. Total cholesterol < 240 4. LDL < 100 and total cholesterol < 300

LDL <100 and HDL > 60

Which of the following is true regarding muscular fitness?

Muscular strength is not influenced by age. Muscular endurance is developed best with heavy weights and few repetitions. Strength is more easily developed in slow-twitch fibers. Relative strength of women is similar to that of men. (correct)

When lying down, what is a safe guideline to prevent posture, back, and neck problems?

Place a pillow between your knees when lying on your side

Which of the following is a safety guideline for plyometric training?

Repeat sessions daily to promote adaptations. Progression should be gradual to avoid extreme muscle soreness. (correct) Each session should not exceed 20 minutes. It should be done no more than 3 times per week.

Sheri is 35 years old, is sedentary, and has high cholesterol but no symptoms. Which of the following is true regarding her risk during exercise?

She is in moderate risk category and is safe for moderate physical activity only

Which of the following is NOT true of skill-related fitness?

Skill-related fitness makes it easier to learn skills. Excellence in one skill-related fitness component can make up for lack of another. (correct) Skills can be improved with practice. Skill-related fitness declines faster than health-related fitness.

Which of the following is true of skill-related fitness?

Skills can't be learned without good skill-related fitness. Skill-related fitness makes it easier to learn skills. (correct) Reaction time can be learned with feedback and practice. Some people have a "high motor ability" and excel in all aspects of skill-related fitness.

Which of the following is true?

The majority of cases of back pain are caused by disc herniation. Degenerative changes in the discs cause people to get shorter as they age. (Correct answer) Risks of disc herniation increase with age. Disc herniation occurs most typically from an acute injury.

Which of the following is true when considering how to dress for physical activity?

Wear layers of clothing so that a layer can be removed if not needed.

Lack of fitness in which muscle group is typically related to poor posture and potential back problems?

abdominals

Improving performance requires more specific training than the type needed to improve health because

adaptations are specific to the activity.

Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

age (correct) race ethnicity height

HIIT training is most closely related to

anaerobic training.

Power is described as

combination of strength and speed

In which of the following contractions is the length of the muscle decreased?

concentric (correct) isometric eccentric stati

The purpose of the PAR-Q is to

determine medical readiness for exercise.

The property of muscles that causes them to return to their normal shape is known as

elasticity.

Which muscle fibers are best suited for anaerobic exercise?

fast-twitch

Which type of training typically requires movement and stabilization force production at the same time?

functional balance

Kettlebells, elastic cords, and medicine balls are common in what type of training?

functional fitness training (correct) strength training plyometric training dynamic fitness training

Individuals with a large percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers will generally

gain relative strength faster than absolute strength. increase muscle size and strength more quickly than those with a large percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers. (correct) gain muscular strength and size more slowly than those with a large percentage of slow-twitch fibers. increase muscular endurance more quickly than those with a large percentage of slow-twitch muscle fibers.

The least severe form of heat problem during exercise is

heat cramps.

When a person has hot, flushed, dry skin with a fast pulse, this could be a sign of

heat stroke.

Which of the following terms is used to describe an increase in the size of muscle cells?

hypertrophy

Which of the following should occur as a result of the warm-up phase?

increased body temperature

Which of the following exercises is primarily effective for building static strength?

isotonic isometric (correct) eccentric concentric

Physical activity in hot and humid environments challenges the body because

it produces large amounts of heat that must be dissipated.

Regular anaerobic exercise enables the body to better tolerate

lactic acid

Lumbar _______ is commonly called "swayback."

lordosis

Which should be emphasized in a workout designed to build muscular endurance?

many repetitions with lighter weights

The capacity of a muscle to continue contracting over a long period of time is called

muscular endurance

The goal of aerobic interval training is to challenge the aerobic system to train the body to work

near maximal levels for extended periods of time. (correct) at sub-maximal levels for short periods of time. at maximal levels for short periods of time. at sub-maximal levels for extended periods of time.

What is the consequence of a forward head posture?

neck pain

If a body part is out of line, there is an increased strain and stress on the muscles, ligaments, and joints because

other body parts must compensate to balance it

Athletes who train too hard and do not allow time for rest are susceptible to which hyperkinetic condition?

overload syndrome

Which of the following is considered poor standing alignment?

pelvis tipped forward

Which is least likely to lead to back problems?

poor coordination

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor? Answers: Personal Enabling Reinforcing Predisposing

predisposing

Training simultaneously for strength and cardiovascular fitness may

prevent maximum results in both.

Skill-related fitness is least likely to aid performance in which of the following?

sprinting jogging (correct) hitting weight lifting

Slow, sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

static stretches

A measure of the maximum amount of force that a muscle can exert one time is called

strength

Which term relates most closely to the concept of "functional fitness?"

strength training dynamic stretch training plyometric training neuromotor training (correct)

Which of the following resistance programs is characterized by high load and high rest?

strength/power

What is flexibility?

the range of motion at a joint or group of joints

Exercises that help correct pain-related problems by strengthening weak muscles, stretching short ones, and improving circulation are classified as

therapeutic

Why are free weights typically not recommended for beginners?

they require balance and technique, which may be difficult for beginners.

A goal of anaerobic interval training is to improve the body's ability to

tolerate and remove lactic acid from the blood.

Hyperkinetic conditions result from which of the following?

too much activity and insufficient rest

Which muscle fibers are resistant to fatigue because they rely on aerobic metabolism?

type I (correct) intermediate type IIB type IIA

In periodization, the emphasis shifts from _______ to _______ as the training progresses.

volume; intensity

What are the three components (and the recommended order) of a daily activity program?

warm-up, workout, cool down


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