Question 1

The benefits of exercise extend beyond disease prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is most effective in improving flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   stretching when muscles feel tight
B)   stretching once a month
C)   stretching a few muscles each time
D)   stretching major muscle groups regularlyE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which activities best develop muscular strength and endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)   activities that involve continuous rhythmic movements of large muscle groups
B)   activities that gently extend joints beyond their normal range of motion
C)   activities that involve working with resistance, such as weights
D)   activities that focus on relaxing the muscles and quieting the mindE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which ability is a skill-related fitness component?

Accepted Answer

A)   motivation
B)   agility
C)   endurance
D)   flexibilityE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which combination of activities is most effective at developing healthy body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)   weight training and stretching
B)   a sensible diet and regular exercise
C)   a sensible diet and sedentary activities
D)   stretching and cardiorespiratory endurance exerciseE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

It is impossible to become an elite athlete if you have a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For most people, the optimal frequency for cardiorespiratory endurance exercise in a general fitness program is three to five days per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A warm-up increases blood flow to muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50% of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Training lightly during one workout and intensely during the next workout is an example of periodization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To obtain fitness benefits, one must do high-intensity endurance exercise for a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is another name for cycle training?

Accepted Answer

A)   specificity
B)   skill training
C)   periodization
D)   overloadE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The time component of the FITT-VP refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)   amount of weight lifted in one repetition.
B)   number of training days per week.
C)   type of exercise a person engages in.
D)   number of sets and repetitions of specific exercises.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The three phases of an exercise program are the beginning, progress, and maintenance phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Muscular strength is the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension for a long period of time or to contract a muscle repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Physical activity guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest which action to achieve or maintain weight loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise up to 90 minutes per day.
B)   Exercise 45 to 60 minutes per day.
C)   Exercise 10 to 20 minutes per day.
D)   Exercise for 30 minutes every other day.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

A)   The cells get smaller in size.
B)   The cells get larger in size.
C)   The cells increase in number.
D)   The cells attach to the nervous system.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Exercise and physical activity are synonyms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Principles of Physical Fitness

Muscular strength is the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension for a long period of time or to contract a muscle repeatedly.

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Training lightly during one workout and intensely during the next workout is an example of periodization.

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Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

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Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

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It is impossible to become an elite athlete if you have a disability.

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A warm-up increases blood flow to muscles.

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Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

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The time component of the FITT-VP refers to the

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What is another name for cycle training?

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Which activities best develop muscular strength and endurance?

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The benefits of exercise extend beyond disease prevention.

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Exercise and physical activity are synonyms.

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Which ability is a skill-related fitness component?

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To obtain fitness benefits, one must do high-intensity endurance exercise for a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes.

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Physical activity guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest which action to achieve or maintain weight loss?

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A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50% of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

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Which is most effective in improving flexibility?

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The three phases of an exercise program are the beginning, progress, and maintenance phases.

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For most people, the optimal frequency for cardiorespiratory endurance exercise in a general fitness program is three to five days per week.

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Which combination of activities is most effective at developing healthy body composition?

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