HSS 395 Midterm Exam practice

Which of the following defines metabolism? a. sum of all anabolic reactions only b. sum of all catabolic reactions only c. sum of all anabolic and catabolic reactions d. total concentration of ATP

C

Which of the following is the thin myofilament? a. tropomyosin b. myosin c. actin d. troponin

C

True or False - If you want your client to have optimal adaptations, you should NEVER use progressive overload because it is too stressful.

False

True or False - In regards to reliability, if the person conducting the test gets the same results each time he/she/they, we would classify this as a high INTERrater reliability.

False

True or False - Skinfold measurements directly measure the thickness of subcutaneous fat tissue.

False

If a field test has been determined to be statistically comparable to a laboratory test that requires expensive equipment, it is said to have which of the following? a. criterion-referenced validity b. construct validity c. content validity d. face validity

A

Supervised exercise programs are typically directed by _________? a. Fitness professionals B. Parents/family/friends c. Clinical health professionals d. Doctors

A

Which of the following are considered to be force-related factors? I. direction II. duration III. variability a. I, II, and III b. II only c. III only d. I only

A

Which of the following components of an electrocardiogram represents atrial depolarization? a. P wave b. QRS complex c. ABC complex d. T wave

A

Which of the following is a chronic adaptation to resistance exercise? a. Increased muscle mass (hypertrophy) b. Depletion of fuel substances like muscle creatine phosphate c. Increased heart rate d. Delayed onset muscle soreness

A

Which of the following is a negative risk factor for CVD? a. high HDL b. high LDL c. high blood pressure d. high resting heart rate

A

Which of the following is the best example of an open chain exercise? a. standing barbell curl b. push-up c. pull-up d. squat

A

Persistent flu-like symptoms, mood changes, and decreased appetite are all symptoms of which of the following? a. overreaching b. overtraining c. detraining d. atrophy

B

When pyruvate enters the mitochondria, it is converted to acetyl-CoA (CoA stands for coenzyme A) and can then enter the __________ for further ATP production. a. overreaching b. overtraining c. detraining d. atrophy

B

Which neurons conduct impulses from the central nervous system to the muscles? a. afferent b. efferent c. sensory d. synapse

B

Which of the following is NOT part of a summative evaluation? a. It is made upon completion of a training period. b. It takes place before a program begins. c. At the end of the specified period, the same test is repeated under similar conditions. d. This evaluation is a summary of what was achieved during the specified training period.

B

Which of the following types of clients is best suited for a medically supervised exercise program? a. Low risk b. High risk c. Moderate risk d. Athletes

B

Glycolysis refers to the breakdown of __________________. I. phosphocreatine II. glycogen in the muscle III. glucose in the blood IV. triglycerides a. II only b. I and IV only c. II and III only d. III only

C

In regards to lever systems, bones are an example of what? a. axis b. fulcrum c. lever d. resistance

C

In regards to training load, which of the following is an example of internal load? a. Load lifted b. Number of sprints completed c. Client's RPE (rate of perceived exertion) d. Distance covered

C

What is the enzyme responsible for the rate-limiting step in glycolysis? a. hexokinase b. phosphorylase c. phosphofructokinase d. creatine kinase

C

Which of the following is NOT a neurological chronic adaptation to resistance training? a. Improved form and technique b. Increased motor unit recruitment and firing rate c. Decreased EMG amplitude d. Decreased cocontraction

C

Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting your client's initial interview? a. Complete health appraisal forms b. Evaluate for risk factors, diseases, and lifestyle c. Provide your client with potential diagnoses based on their health appraisal forms d. Refer out to health professional when necessary

C

Which of the following is NOT an identifiable positive CVD risk factor? a. Obesity - measured via BMI or waist circumference b. High blood pressure c. Unhealthy diet d. Family history of cardiac events

C

In the first few weeks of training, strength gains are a result of ________ adaptations? a. muscular b. neural c. cardiovascular d. metabolic

B

A client has a 1RM bench press of 300 lbs while weighing 200 lbs. What is their absolute strength score? a. 1.5 b. 200 lbs c. 0.66 d. 300 lbs

D

What is the name given to the sounds of the blood, heard through a stethoscope, acting against vessel walls? a. Pavlov b. Chekhov c. Selye d. Korotkoff

D

Which of the follow heart rates is classified as bradycardia? a. 84 bpm b. 101 bpm c. 64 bpm d. 58 bpm

D

Which of the following energy systems has the highest capacity of ATP production? a. phosphagen b. fast glycolysis c. slow glycolysis d. oxidation of fat and protein

D

Which of the following is an example of a performance goal? a. Be the strongest lifter in the gym b. Go to the gym 3 times/week c. Be the fastest walker in the neighborhood d. Improve squat by 1RM by 10lb

D

Which of the following refers to the amount of air left in the lungs after normal exhalation? a. tidal volume b. vital capacity c. residual volume d. functional residual capacity

D

Which phase of the transtheoretical model is described by the following: "The person is accumulating at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on five or more days of the week but has done so for less than 6 months"? a. Contemplation b. Preparation c. Precontemplation d. Action

D

True or False - When considering the sequence of assessments for athletic performance, you should conduct maximal anaerobic and maximal aerobic tests on different days, if possible.

True