Physical Fitness Exam
Blood pressure is considered high if it stays at ________ or higher.
140/90
The body utilizes ____________ that is stored in the muscles to perform anaerobic exercises
ATP
Which of the following best describes a muscle sprain.
An injury to a ligament
The________ is the major artery that supplies blood to the entire body.
Aorta
What eating disorder ___________ might be discovered by a dentist.
Bulimia
If your training program is focused on improving how well your heart and lungs work together to supply oxygen your body during exercise, what health related factor are you targeting?
Cardiovascular efficiency
The term "a smoker's cough" refers to ________________ , which is caused by a long-term inflammation of the bronchi.
Chronic bronchitis
Which of the following can act as a diuretic?
Coffee
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Consuming high sugar food right before exercising will give the body a boost of energy for your workout.
During the ______________ you should gradually decrease the pace of exercise until your pulse rate lowers to at least 120 beats per minute.
Cool down
The ___________ is a strong wall of muscle that contracts to create a suction in the chest to draw in air and expand the lungs. When the muscle relaxes, the chest cavity decreases and the air is pushed out.
Diaphragm
Slow, controlled movements through a full range of motion, best for warm up
Dynamic
Slow-twitch muscles are needed for:
Endurance activities
Which of the following statements is TRUE about protein?
Excess protein is stored by the body as fat.
Many people ______________ from starting to exercise too hard, too frequently and end up abandoning their program entirely.
Experience "burn-out"
The straightening movement of muscles at a joint is referred to as ____________.
Extension
Range of motion (R.O.M.) exercises can help to improve ________________ as well.
Flexibility
The term ________________ refers to the bending movement around a joint.
Flexion
Three important factors affect an aerobic workout:
Frequency, duration, and intensity
Which of the following statements best describes the appropriate adjustments you can make to your workout based on your working heart rate.
If your heart rate is too high, lower the level of the next session by lowering the intensity. If your heart rate is too low, increase the intensity
______________ occurs when the body burns fat and protein instead of glucose.
Ketosis
Renal circulation is responsible for waste removal via the __________, which filter much of the waste from the blood.
Kidneys
______________ is the sum of body cell mass and extracellular mass.
Lean body mass
A ____________ resting heart rate indicates a strong, high level of cardiovascular health.
Low
Select the answer below that best describes how the lungs are kept free of germs and dirt from the air.
Mucus found in the bronchial tubes collects dirt and germs that gets into your lungs. Tiny hairs called cilia work to sweep out the debris collected to keep your lungs clean.
________________is the capacity of your body's muscles to generate extreme amounts of force in a short period of time using anaerobic energy.
Muscular strength
Stretching a muscle beyond its usual maximum extension
Overload
Which of the following statements accurately describes the path of oxygenated blood?
Oxygenated blood is taken to the heart, from the lungs into the left atrium via the pulmonary veins
Blood also passes through the small intestine and liver during which type of circulation.
Portal circulation
Which statement below best describes the factors that should be considered before starting a new training program?
Present fitness level, present health, medical history, and previous fitness programs
Small but consistent increases in range of motion
Progression
Anorexia is considered a __________________ disorder because it is frequently caused by low self-esteem, poor body image, depression, feelings of inadequacy, perfectionism, physical or sexual abuse, the need to be in control, or the need to feel different or special.
Psychological
First aid measures for a sprain or strain can best be remembered by the acronym RICE:
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
_________________is the key to success when developing a fitness program.
Setting realistic goals
Please select the correct answer from the options listed below. What are the two important parts of physical fitness program?
Skill-related and health-related
Dehydration is known to:
Slow or stop efficient fat elimination and metabolism
Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Involuntary Found in internal organs Can stretch or maintain tension for long periods of time
Smooth Muscles
Each muscle must be stretched individually to improve flexibility
Specificity
Jimmy wants to improve the muscular strength in his arms. During his workout, he focuses on his biceps muscles. This is an example of which component of fitness?
Specificity
Holding stretches for 20 seconds, best for cool down
Static
The goal of _____________________ as part of the cool down is to relax the muscles and improve their maximum range of motion.
Static Stretching
___________________, which involves holding a muscle at greater than resting lengths for 20 to 30 seconds, is the best way to improve flexibility.
Static stretching
What can you do to protect your joints from injury?
Strengthen the muscles around the joints
A ______________is a bone injury that is caused by overuse.
Stress fracture
Select the answer below that best fits the following description. Voluntary Come in pairs Attach to the bones through tendons Made up of long, cylindrical fibers
Striated muscles
There are three important benefits to the warm up session:
The heart rate is gradually increased from the resting pulse, the temperature within the muscles is increased, and the chance of muscle soreness and injury is reduced
Most fad diets fail because:
They do not help the dieter change bad eating habits
Which of the following statements is not true?
Wastes are carried by the blood from the body to the heart through the left ventricle
