KIN 2504 chapter 2
according to the FITT principle, the amount a person should exercise is measured in: a. days per week b. months per year c. weeks per month
a
to incorporate exercise into everyday lives, people can divide exercise into sessions as short as a. 10 minutes b. 1 hour c. 2 minutes d. 2 hours
a
what is the term for the individual potential for improvement of the human body? a. adaptability b. endurance c. over-training d. fitness
a
which type of exercise uses sets of repetitions to denote time as identified in the FITT principle? a. muscular strength b. bike riding c. sports-specific d. cardiorespiratory
a
Jim wants to build up his muscles and increase his metabolism. which type of exercise should he add to his workout? a. resistance training b. flexibility training c. cross-training d. endurance training
a [endurance training focuses reducing body fat rather than building muscle mass]
which of the following are the type of exercises that should be performed as warm-up exercises? a. activities that mimic the exercises that will follow b. push-ups, curl-ups, or any anaerobic exercise c. low-intensity exercises d. explosive exercises
a and c
one noticeable feature of vigorous physical activity is that it considerable elevates your: a. ability to catch diseases b. heart and breathing rates c. sedentary lifestyle d. overall weight
b
cardiorespiratory fitness helps keep telomeres from getting too short, thereby helping people: a. lower their metabolic rate b. gain large amounts of weight c. maintain a healthy genetic makeup d. lower their immunity to colds
c
resting to recover from exercise can help a person a. avoid progressive overload b. develop the genetics of an olympic athlete c. train more intensely in the future d. lose their capacity for fitness
c
some of the benefits of endurance training include: a. increasing VO through the short spurts of exercise associated with endurance training b. making muscles larger, increasing the ability to life heavier objects c. making the heart stronger and improving the function of the entire cardiorespiratory system d. increasing the body's likelihood of developing certain diseases
c
the FITT principle helps people gradually become fitter in a process known as: a. pulmonary endurance b. metabolic operation c. progressive overload d. cardiovascular decline
c
the size of muscle fibers and the heart's ability to pump blood are physiological factors that determine? a. max strength b. muscular strength c. level of fitness d. flexibility
c
which of the following types of exercise is best for reducing body fat? a. calisthenic exercise b. stretching flexibility exercises c. cardiorespiratory endurance exercise d. resistance training
c
which 2 of the following are required for movement to be physical activity? a. it must be repetitive b. it must raise your heart rate well above resting levels c. it must be performed by the skeletal muscles d. it must use energy
c and d
which of the following activities are particularly suitable for helping older adults develop their skill-related fitness specifically in the area of balance? a. basketball b. jogging c. yoga d. Tai Chi
c and d
jim wants to build up his muscles and increase his metabolism. which type of exercise should he add to his workout? a. endurance training b. flexibility training c. cross-training d. resistance training
d
performing stretching exercises to improve hip flexibility and using dumbbells to increase arm strength are examples of the training principle of: a. inactivity b. endurance c. FITT d. specificity
d
what refers specifically to the nonfat portion of the human body consisting of skeletal muscle, bone, and water? a. body composition b. body mass index c. muscle d. fat-free mass
d
which of the following refers to the performance of different types of activities that cause the body to adapt and improve its level of fitness? a. muscular strength b. flexibility c. peak fitness d. physical training
d
which of the following terms refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity? a. muscular strength b. physical fitness c. cross-training exercise d. cardiorespiratory endurance
d
which of the following types of exercise is best for reducing body fat? a. resistance training b. calisthenic training c. stretching flexibility exercises d. cardiorespiratory endurance exercise
d
other benefits of muscle training sometimes include:
increased self-confidence and an ability to manage stress
which of the following types of exercise will help ensure a healthy range of motion for all major joints? a. weighlifting b. anaerobic exercises c. running d. stretching
d
how often should a person participate in flexibility training according to the FITT guidelines?
at least 2 days per week
what are the benefits of muscular endurance? a. improved flexibility b. better posture c. greater cardiorespiratory performance d. injury prevention
b and d
which of the following are common health problems associated with too much body fat? a. lower resting heart rate b. heart disease c. decreased stress d. cancer e. diabetes
b,d,e
cardiorespiratory endurance depends on which of the following factors? -slow resting heart rate and low resting blood pressure -the ability of the lungs to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream -the ability of the body to regulate blood flow -the capacity of the heart to pump blood
bottom 3
what does the acronym FITT represent?
frequency, intensity, type, and time
in a healthy person, the nonfat portion of muscle, bone, and water is ________________________.
in a high proportion to body fat
people should avoid inactivity because it decrease their bodies':
metabolic health
what does the term sedentary mean?
no exercise
why are somatotypes important to consider when beginning to exercise?
not all somatotypes are suited to all types of exercise
a typical strength or resistance training program consists of:
one or more sets of 8-2 reps of 8-10 different exercises working the major muscle groups
for which of the following groups is getting a medical exam recommended before participating in vigorous exercise?
people who are obese or have other health problems
to develop components of fitness related to skill, people:
should develop these skills through repeated practice
which of the following is the best way to add muscle mass?
strength training
which of the following are benefits of increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through exercise? - blood supply to tissues improves - blood vessels become more flexible - the amount of blood pumped per heartbeat increases - the resting heart rate increases
the first 3
people should consume enough calories to support exercise programs, but ....
they should not consume so many calories that they gain body fat
excessive body fat in which area of the body is of most concern for future health problems? a. upper arms b. hips c. abdomen d. thighs
c
in a fitness training program, which phase is characterized by an increase in fitness level? a. beginning phase b. termination phase c. the progress phase d. the maintenance phase
c
jim wants to build up his muscles and increase his metabolism. which type of exercise should he add to his workout? a. endurance training b. cross-training c. resistance training d. flexibility training
c
the idea that when the amount of exercise is increased, fitness continues to improve is called: a. systolic pressure b. metabolic building c. progressive overload d. excessive respiration
c
what are the benefits associated with warming up?
- decreases the chance of injury - prepares the body and mind for exercise - warming up elevates muscle temperature
an example of a vigorous physical activity would be: a. running b. walking c. dancing slowly d. common gardening
a
jill is having a hard time sticking with a regular exercise schedule. which of the following may help her to maintain a regular exercise program? a. finding a training partner b. taking a graded exercise test
a
performing stretching exercises to improve hip flexibility and using dumbbells to increase arm strength are examples of the training principle of: a. specificity b. inactivity c. FITT d. endurance
a
planned, structured, repetitive movement of the body intended to improve or maintain physical fitness is called: a. exercise b. education c. health d. disease
a
the increasing amount of stress that is placed on the body to bring about adaptations that improve fitness is called progressive a. overload b. endurance c. adaptation d. fitness
a
what are the benefits of muscular strength? a. help in emergency situations b. help keep the skeleton properly aligned c. greatly increase flexibility d. decrease blood pressure
a and b
which of the following are benefits of having a training partner? a. it helps in developing proper exercise techniques b. it provides mutual motivation and encouragement c. it rapidly increases muscular strength d. it eliminates the danger of overtraining
a and b
muscular endurance is an important factor that: a. helps the body deal with daily physical demands b. is less important than strength in preventing pain c. helps the body perform in sports d. causes weakness and pain in the body
a and c
which of the following are benefits of muscular strength? a. strong muscles help keep the skeleton properly aligned b. strong muscles greatly increase flexibility c. strong muscles help in emergency situations d. strong muscles decrease blood pressure
a and c
which of the following are classified as moderate physical activity? a. brisk walking b. plyometrics c. sprinting d. social dancing e. moderate cycling
a, d, e
which of the following are common health problems associated with too much body fat? a. cancer b. heart disease c. diabetes d. lower resting heart rate e. decreased stress
a,b,c
which of the following are benefits of proper nutrition? a. it helps heal injured tissues b. it provides calorie levels for optimal performance c. it increases cardiovascular capacity d. it replenishes muscle carbohydrate stores
a,b,d
which of the following are component of the skill-related fitness of a sprinter on a track team? a. speed b. reaction and movement time c. reversibility d. agility
a,b,d
which of the following exercises help develop cardiorespiratory endurance? a. walking b. aerobic dancing c. weightlifting d. jogging e. cycling
a,b,d,e
in general, which of the following are benefits related to varying your physical activities? a. developing a higher level of fitness b. replenishing muscle carbohydrate stores c. developing fitness in a variety of activities d. reducing the risk of injury
a,c,d
which of the following are benefits of increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through exercise? a. blood supply to tissue improves b. the resting heart rate increases c. the amount of blood pumped per heartbeat increases d. blood vessels become more flexible
a,c,d
what intensity level of exercise does the ACSM recommend participating in for 75 minutes per week? a. vigorous b. moderate c. anaerobic d. cross-training
a. vigorous
a condition caused by training too much or too intensely and is characterized by lack of energy, decreased physical performance, and aching muscles and joints is known as: a. regression b. overtraining c. anemia d. asthma
b
body composition refers to the: a. chemical elements that are found in the body b. proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body c. body's content of muscle, bone, and water only d. body mass index
b
flexibility exercises are important for: a. decreasing cardiorespiratory endurance b. maintaining the normal range of motion in the major joints of the body c. increasing muscular strength and cardiorespiratory endurance d. increasing motivation to exercise more
b
physical activities use the skeletal muscles and: a. can be called sedentary activities b. involve energy c. cant affect a persons health
b
sam runs for 2 hours every day and wants to run a marathon. he is having persistant pain in his shins, is constantly sick, and is tired all the time. sam could be experiencing the effects of: a. too little progressive overload b. excessive exercise
b
which of the following depends on factors such as training, experience, age, and training intensity, and is a primary consideration in determining appropriate exercise frequently? a. overload b. recovery time c. resistance amounts d. cross-training
b
which of the following depends on factors such as training, experience, age, and training intensity, and its primary consideration in determining appropriate exercise frequency? a. resistance amounts b. recovery time c. overload d. cross-training
b
which of the following is NOT a basic principle of physical training? a. reversibility b. cardiorespiratory endurance c. specificity d. progressive overload
b
steve lifts weights as his sole exercise. his muscles are strong, but he feels winded after climbing three flights of stairs to his dorm room and cant sit cross-legged on the floor. which of the following components of health related fitness should he include? a. sport-specific training b. cardiorespiratory endurance c. progressive overload d. flexibility
b and d
in a healthy person, the nonfat portion of muscle, bone, and water _____. a. is in a lower proportion to body fat b. should equal the proportion of body fat c. should be difficult to determine d. is in a high proportion to body fat
d
the part of the FITT principle that refers to how long a person spends exercising is the dimension related to a. intensity b. repetition c. type d. time
d
the training principle that refers to fitness improvements that are lost when demands on the body are lowered are called: a. muscle recovery b. endurance c. resistance d. reversibility
d
to manage weight, experts recommend: a. exercising only and not worrying about nutrition b. exercising less than usual c. starting a fasting regimen d. exercising longer than usual
d
which of the following is NOT linked to poor cardiovascular fitness? a. stroke b. heart disease c. depression d. jaundice
d
what type of training involves training intensely on one day and lightly on others to add variety and improve fitness? a. overland training b. weight training c. fitness training d. cycle training
d [increases overall physical fitness]
which of the following terms refers to the all physical capabilities that contribute to health, including cardiosrespiratory endurance, muscular stregnth, and muscular endurance? sport-specific training endurance training health-related fitness
health-related fitness
which of the following will help reduce back pain?
increased muscle endurance
What does the "I" in the abbreviation FITT?
intensity
some of the benefits of endurance training include...
making the heart stronger and improving the function of the entire cardiorespiratory system