Health-related Fitness

Compare and contrast the curl-up and arm hang test and explain why different tests cannot be used interchangeably.

The curlup tests the strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles, while the arm hang tests the strength and endurance of the arm muscles. Since different muscle groups are developed and tested in different ways, tests for different groups cannot be used interchangeably because the results do not pertain to the same group of muscles.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness? A. More blood is pumped through the body. B. The risk of cardiovascular disease is decreased. C. Longer durations of large muscle exercises are possible. D. The efficiency of the respiratory system increases.

A

Which of the following tests uses calipers to assess body composition? A. skinfold test B. sit-and-reach C. arm hang D. curl-up

A

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the curl-up test?

A. The curl-up only tests the endurance of the abdominal muscles, not their strength.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the curl-up test? A. The curl-up only tests the endurance of the abdominal muscles, not their strength. B. Curl-ups are performed while lying on the floor with knees slightly bent. C. The fingers are supposed to slide 3.5 inches along the floor during a curl-up. D. Curl-ups are supposed to be done at a rate of about one every three seconds.

A. The curl-up only tests the endurance of the abdominal muscles, not their strength.

Which of the following statements BEST explains why the standing long jump is a test of power? A. The distance jumped is directly related to leg power. B. The test does not require any other fitness skills. C. Most power-oriented fitness tests are focused on the legs. D. The standing long jump is the only reliable test of leg power. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A. The distance jumped is directly related to leg power

The BEST strategy for improving flexibility throughout the body is to __________.

A. perform different stretching exercises targeting multiple areas

The BEST strategy for improving flexibility throughout the body is to __________. A. perform different stretching exercises targeting multiple areas B. perform the same exercise over and over until target flexibility is reached C. perform stretching exercises in between each strength-building exercise D. perform a set routine of exercises, targeting only one area of the body

A. perform different stretching exercises targeting multiple areas

Which of the following tests uses calipers to assess body composition? A. skinfold test B. sit-and-reach C. arm hang D. curl-up Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A. skinfold test

During resistance exercise, muscles are __________.

A. working against a force

During resistance exercise, muscles are __________. A. working against a force B. repeatedly contracted C. concerted in movement D. all of the above

A. working against a force

Which of the following is a direct benefit of good flexibility? A. increased muscle strength B. increased range of motion C. improved muscle endurance D. none of the above

B

Which of the following BEST explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body? A. Push-ups don't exercise leg muscle groups. B. Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups. C. Weight lifting is more important for muscle strength than endurance. D. Not all muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

B. Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups.

It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________.

B. an individual's height-weight ratio

It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________. A. body composition B. an individual's height-weight ratio C. cardiorespiratory fitness levels D. an individual's height

B. an individual's height-weight ratio

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

B. bone density

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness? A. cardiorespiratory fitness B. bone density C. muscular strength D. flexibility

B. bone density

Which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?

B. performing the test for 1 hour

Which of the following exercises would be BEST for improving muscular strength and endurance? A. walking B. running C. push-ups D. bicycling

C

Which of the following is TRUE about assessing muscular strength and endurance? A. All muscle groups can be tested simultaneously. B. Muscle strength and endurance are always assessed together. C. Different muscle groups have to be tested separately. D. One test can determine an individual's muscle group focus area.

C

Which of the following BEST explains why using more than one assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness gives a better picture of fitness level?

C. Using more than one assessment provides a more complete picture of an individual's fitness level.

Which of the following BEST explains why using more than one assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness gives a better picture of fitness level? A. No individual cardiorespiratory fitness test is accurate. B. Heart and lung fitness must be assessed separately. C. Using more than one assessment provides a more complete picture of an individual's fitness level. D. all of the above

C. Using more than one assessment provides a more complete picture of an individual's fitness level.

Which of the following BEST explains how good body composition is attained?

C. balancing the amount of energy that is taken in with the amount of energy that is released by the body

Which of the following BEST explains how good body composition is attained? A. taking in a greater amount of energy than is released by the body B. taking in a lesser amount of energy than is released by the body C. balancing the amount of energy that is taken in with the amount of energy that is released by the body D. none of the above

C. balancing the amount of energy that is taken in with the amount of energy that is released by the body

The five components of health-related fitness include __________.

C. cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

The five components of health-related fitness include __________. A. cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition B. cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, resting heart rate, muscular endurance, and body composition C. cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition D. calisthenics, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

C. cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition?

C. increased range of movement

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition? A. increased metabolic efficiency B. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease C. increased range of movement D. improved bone and joint health

C. increased range of movement

Exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they __________.

C. release energy

Exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they __________. A. increase body fat B. increase body tissue C. release energy D. store energy

C. release energy

Muscular strength is BEST described by __________. A. the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly B. the average metabolic efficiency of muscles C. the force produced in a single maximum effort D. daily levels of physical activity and exertion Please select the best answer from the choices provided

C. the force produced in a single maximum effort

Which of the following do performance evaluation tests NOT measure?

D. sport knowledge

Explain why improving cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength and endurance are considered good strategies for improving body composition.

Exercise uses energy, and when energy expenditure exceeds energy intake, the difference is made up by burning fat. Thus, improving one's cardio respiratory fitness and muscular strength and endurance can help improve one's body composition by changing the ratio of body tissue to fat.

Muscular endurance refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle group can generate.

F

Muscular endurance refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle group can generate. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

False

Explain the relationship between muscular strength and endurance and describe their impact on health-related fitness.

Muscular strength is a measure of how much force a muscle can exert in a single effort, while muscle endurance describes the ability of muscles to contract repeatedly over time. Muscle strength and endurance develop together: that is, building muscle strength also helps build endurance and vice versa. However, some exercises and activities are best for developing muscle strength and others for muscle endurance. Both muscular strength and endurance are important components of health-related fitness.

Explain why the greatest benefits to cardiorespiratory fitness come from sustained physical activities like running, walking and cycling.

Sustained physical activity allows the body to work its muscles while providing oxygen to the muscle groups. This activity develops the muscle groups in addition to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems that deliver oxygen to the muscles via blood circulation. Sustained physical activity exercises all these systems in concert and improves cardiorespiratory fitness levels.

Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.

T

Different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health-related fitness.

T

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss.

T

Participating in physical activities can improve health-related fitness.

T

The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility.

T

Distinguish between different kinds of cardiorespiratory fitness assessments and explain why different tests provide different information about fitness levels.

There are several different kinds of assessments of cardiorespiratory fitness such as timed runs, timed walks, and step tests. The different tests assess the use of different muscle groups as well as different levels of exertion. Running is more intensive than walking, and walking for a mile at a steady pace over level ground uses different muscle groups than stepping up and down repeatedly. Using multiple, different fitness assessments gives a more complete picture of the various factors that contribute to an individual's level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health-related fitness.

True

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

True

The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility.

True

Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.

true