PE Test 4 section 2

The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

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The muscular and cardiovascular systems can both be overloaded during exercise.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why exercise routines should have clearly stated goals? A. Goals allow for time to be spent more efficiently. B. Goals can make sure individuals vary their exercises. C. Goals can keep an individual motivated. D. Goals allow individuals to track their progress against others.

D. Goals allow individuals to track their progress against others.

Plyometrics can help a person maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Specificity means an exercise program should have end goals that target specific areas.

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An exercise program that lacks specific goals is failing what fitness principle? A. specificity B. progression C. overload D. none of the above

A. specificity

Which of the following BEST describes cardiovascular fitness? A. the ability of the body to do prolonged work B. the ability of the body to transport oxygenated blood efficiently C. the ability of the body to quickly shed fat D. the ability of the body to convert sugar into energy

A. the ability of the body to do prolonged work

For a typical person who leads a sedentary lifestyle, a typical maximum oxygen intake level would be __________. A. 20 ml/kg/min B. 35 ml/kg/min C. 50 ml/kg/min D. 70 ml/kg/min

B. 35 ml/kg/min

Why do people who participate in marathons tend to have smaller muscles? A. Lifting weights provides no benefits for them. B. Muscle endurance is more important for them than muscle strength. C. Continuous running burns glucose and fat. D. They participate in a sport more suited to their body type.

B. Muscle endurance is more important for them than muscle strength.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an anaerobic exercise? A. sprinting B. jumping rope C. push-ups D. none of the above

B. jumping rope

Which of the following is the BEST example of increasing the intensity of a workout? A. running one mile further than normal B. running one mile faster than normal C. running one mile more every other workout D. jogging for three miles

B. running one mile faster than normal

Which of the following is the most important reason to maintain a high level of cardiovascular health? A. A higher level of fitness makes it easier to develop larger muscles. B. A higher level of fitness makes you more attractive to other people. C. A higher level of fitness allows you to live a longer, healthier life. D. A higher level of fitness improves your IQ.

C. A higher level of fitness allows you to live a longer, healthier life.

Which of the following is the BEST reason to rest muscle groups between workouts? A. It allows the muscles to store more energy. B. It allows you to focus on other muscle groups. C. It allows the muscles time to heal. D. It allows the muscles to properly overload.

C. It allows the muscles time to heal.

During exercise, an individual's heart rate tends to increase steadily until __________. A. the athletic activity is completed and the cool down begins B. the individual begins to use advanced breathing techniques C. a level of consistent intensity has been reached D. none of the above

C. a level of consistent intensity has been reached

What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program? A. consulting the Internet for exercise plans B. asking around at a local gym C. assessing your current level of fitness D. asking a health-conscious friend

C. assessing your current level of fitness

What effect does increased blood flow have on the body when performing exercises? A. delivers more sugar to organs B. delivers more energy to muscles C. delivers more oxygen to the body D. delivers more protein to muscles

C. delivers more oxygen to the body

Why are slow-twitch muscles more beneficial than fast-twitch muscles for cardiorespiratory fitness? A. Slow-twitch muscles are longer and thicker than fast-twitch muscles. B. Slow-twitch muscles need less blood to contract than fast-twitch muscles. C. Slow-twitch muscles need more recovery time between exercise sessions than fast-twitch muscles. D. Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles.

D. Slow-twitch muscles are able to use oxygen more efficiently than fast-twitch muscles.

Anaerobic and aerobic exercises are important in developing cardiorespiratory fitness.

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Anaerobic exercise does not require the body to use any extra oxygen.

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The maximum oxygen intake level can only be measured using the multistage fitness test.

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