Practice Question Test 1

The human heart consists of ______ chambers

4

A motor unit consists of

A single nerve fiber connected to many muscle fibers

Which of the following is an example of plyometric Exercise?

Box Jumps

Which of the following characteristics is the best evidence of a qualified personal trainer?

Certified by a nationally recognized organization

The physical activity pyramid

Consists of layers of types of physical activity and gives recommendations for each

During the ___________ phase of the heart cycle, the ventricles relax and fill with blood.

Diastolic

The components of the FITT formula are

Frequency, intensity, time, and type

Which of the following contributing factors to premature death is outside of a person's control?

Genetic Disability

Which of the following is a purpose of the exercise warm-up?

Increase muscle elasticity

Learning a second language is most likely to improve __________ wellness.

Intellectual

______ is a beneficial tool for monitoring, recording, and measuring progress on a behavior change.

Journaling

Shaping is defined as

Making a series of small changes

The "m" in the "SMART" system for setting goals stands for which of the following?

Measurable

Cellular structures where oxidative energy production takes place are known as

Mitochondria

After eight weeks on a resistance-training program, Nathan notices he can snowboard for a longer period of time before tiring, This is due to improved _________.

Muscular Endurance

Which of the following is attributed to regular physical activity?

Reduced risk of obesity

Muscular Fitness is defined as

The ability of musculoskeletal system to perform daily activities without undue fatigue

A protein that transports oxygen in blood is which of the following?

hemoglobin

Recent research has shown that most Americans are

physically inactive

Gains in muscular endurance are best developed

with lower resistance and more repetitions

The principle of recuperation is aimed at preventing

Overtraining

The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following?

Social Wellness

Damage to ligaments or joint structures due to acute injury is known as

Sprain

Mentally picturing success in reaching a goal is known as which of the following?

Visualization

The first step in making a behavior change is

Acknowledging that a problem exists

Muscular endurance is defined as

The ability to contract a muscle repeatedly over an extended period of time

When planning your fitness program, which of the following is the best question to ask yourself?

What motivates me?