chapter 3 WKSHT 3

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True or False? A track athlete specializing in the marathon would be better served by a higher proportion of Type IIb fibers.

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True or False? In performing a flexibility exercise the appropriate intensity is reached when a feeling of slight tension or burn is felt.

cardiovascular endurance

____________________ refers to the ability to sustain prolonged exercise A. Anaerobic capacity B. Cardiovascular endurance C. Muscular endurance D. VO2 max

decrease in TOTAL cholesterol

each of the following is a physiological benefit of cardiovascular endurance except for A. Increase in the size (i.e., volume and weight) of the heart B. Improved circulatory efficiency C. Reduced blood pressure resulting in a more efficient cardiovascular system D. Decrease in total cholesterol

golgi tendon organs

in a static stretch, the action of the _______ enables a safer, more effective stretch. A. Golgi tendon organs B. muscle spindles C. Ruffini's corpuscles D. Pacinian corpuscles

intensity of the overload

strength gains depend primarily on A. the specific training method B. intensity of the overload C. duration of the exercise session D. frequency of the exercise session

specificity

the _________________ principle states that the body responds to a given demand with a specific and predictable adaptation. A. overload B. individuality C. specificity D. progression

with normal healthy tissues followed by a brief warm up period

vigorous stretching of tissues should be avoided in each of the following conditions except A. After a recent fracture B. After prolonged immobilization C. With normal healthy tissues followed by a brief warm-up period D. With a bony block that limits motion

the average individual has a vo2 max range of 50-60

which of the following is a true statement? A. VO2 max is not a genetic trait. B. The average individual has VO2 max range of 50-60 ml/kg/min. C. Elite runners typically have a VO2 max range of 40-50 ml/kg/min. D. An individual can reach the higher level of their VO2 max range through participation in an appropriate anaerobic training program.

the strength of a skeletal muscle is determined by the cross sectional diameter of the muscle fibers

which of the following statements is true? A. An exercise program can increase the number of muscles fibers. B. The strength of a skeletal muscle is determined by the cross sectional diameter of the muscle fibers. C. There are no gender difference with regard to the absolute strength of males and females D. Muscle atrophy is influenced by gender.