Deck 13: Physiological Arousal Interventions

Question 1

If exercise results in minor injuries, application of which of the following formulae is most likely to be recommended?

A) Rest, ice, compress, and elevate (RICE)
B) Rest, ice, compress, and end activities (RICE)
C) Rest, incline, compress, and end activities (RICE)
D) Rest, incline, cool, and elevate (RICE)

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Target heart rate (THR) range is sometimes referred to as the:

A) ideal heart rate.
B) exercise benefit zone (EBZ).
C) maximum heart rate.
D) maximum benefit zone (MBZ).

Answer 2

B

Question 3

For a training effect to occur, you should exercise:

A) 20 to 30 minutes, three or four days a week.
B) 20 to 30 minutes, once a week.
C) 10 to 15 minutes, two days a week.
D) 45 minutes, once a week.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a similarity between aerobic and anaerobic exercises?

A) Both are of short duration and require more oxygen than can be inhaled.
B) Both are done "all out."
C) Both are effective for managing stress and using stress products.
D) None of these are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of anaerobic exercise?

A) Jogging
B) Cycling
C) Sprinting
D) Walking

Question 6

The ability to move with quickness, speed, and balance is known as:

A) intensity.
B) durability.
C) agility.
D) flexibility.

Question 7

Products of stress that are effectively used during exercise to manage stress include:

A) muscle tension.
B) serum cholesterol.
C) increased heart rate.
D) all of these.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?

A) Helps to rebound below one's resting heart rate and catecholamine levels
B) Increases endurance
C) Helps to maintain lower blood pressure in hypertensives
D) Decreases high-density lipoproteins

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a vigorous activity?

A) Ballroom dancing
B) Horseback riding
C) Cross-country skiing
D) None of these

Question 10

Active stretching requires you to:

A) bounce while you stretch.
B) hold a position by muscular contraction.
C) hold a position in a relaxed fashion.
D) strain into the stretch.

Question 11

Which of the following is a psychological benefit of exercise?

A) Burns calories, thereby reducing excess body fat
B) Accelerates the speed and efficiency with which food is absorbed
C) Increases self-esteem
D) None of these

Question 12

Intensity refers to:

A) how hard you exercise.
B) how often you exercise.
C) how long you exercise.
D) none of these.

Question 13

The ability to do continuous muscular work-the amount of work that can be done over time-is called:

A) muscular flexibility.
B) muscular strength.
C) muscular fiber.
D) muscular endurance.

Question 14

Static stretching requires you to:

A) bounce while you stretch.
B) hold a position by muscular contraction.
C) hold a position in a relaxed fashion.
D) strain into the stretch.

Question 15

Frequency refers to:

A) how hard you exercise.
B) how often you exercise.
C) how long you exercise.
D) none of these.

Question 16

Which of the following is a sign of overtraining?

A) Inability to relax
B) Unusual loss of weight
C) Unusual soreness in muscles and joints
D) All of these

Question 17

Brain neurotransmitters that decrease pain and produce feelings of well-being are called:

A) triglycerides.
B) prostaglandins.
C) endorphins.
D) dendrites.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a sedentary activity?

A) Sleeping
B) Walking
C) Light housework
D) None of these

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of anaerobic exercises?

A) They are of short duration.
B) They are done "all out."
C) They require more oxygen than can be inhaled.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 20

Aerobic exercises include:

A) bicycling.
B) sprinting.
C) short swimming races.
D) all of these.

Question 21

How much water does the American College of Sports Medicine recommend drinking every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise?

A) 3 to 8 ounces
B) 14 to 22 ounces
C) 16 to 24 ounces
D) 24 to 32 ounces

Question 22

Pulse rate should be taken for 10 seconds and multiplied by 6 to get its 1-minute rate.

Question 23

One should make sure to exercise every day because cardiorespiratory endurance decreases after 24 hours.

Question 24

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking:

A) 15 to 20 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise.
B) 16 to 20 ounces of water two hours before exercise.
C) 3 to 8 ounces of water two hours before exercise.
D) 24 to 32 ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise.

Question 25

Duration refers to:

A) how hard you exercise.
B) how often you exercise.
C) how long you exercise.
D) none of these.

Question 26

Body composition is the proportion of lean body mass (bones and muscles) to the percentage of body fat.

Question 27

Physical fitness is the ability to do one's work and have energy remaining for recreational activities.

Question 28

When you are just starting an exercise program, it is not a good idea to exercise with a friend.

Question 29

In 2008, what percentage of older adults engaged in the recommended amount of exercise?

A) 18 percent
B) 22 percent
C) 34 percent
D) 58 percent

Question 30

There are three basic types of exercise.

Question 31

Walking is recommended for the deconditioned, overweight, or elderly person who is beginning an exercise program.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is true of dynamic stretching?

A) It consists of functional-based exercises that use sport-specific movements to prepare the body for movement.
B) It involves stretching the legs and arms in a controlled, gentle manner.
C) It involves reaching the limits of the range of motion.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 33

A race walker burns more calories per hour than a jogger does at the same pace.

Question 34

Anaerobic exercise is typically of relatively long duration, uses large muscle groups, and does not require more oxygen than can be inhaled.

Question 35

One must keep in mind that exercise trains, too much exercise strains.

Question 36

Stretching is an excellent stress reduction technique, and many of the positions found in various forms of yoga are active stretches.

Question 37

It is helpful to keep a record of where you are relative to your exercise goals at the beginning of your exercise program and as the weeks go by.

Question 38

High-intensity exercise has been shown to result in large amounts of cerebral blood flow.

Question 39

Never stretch a muscle that has not been warmed up, since the muscle may tear or strain.

Question 40

Wearing a rubberized sweat suit while exercising is a good way to keep oneself hydrated.

Question 41

Aerobic exercise builds up cardiovascular endurance.

Question 42

Rope jumping is fun, but it does not have significant fitness benefits.

Question 43

Joggers should breathe with their mouths closed.

Question 44

Research has shown that beginning exercise without a warm-up is perfectly acceptable and safe.

Question 45

One can easily compute one's target heart rate using one's age and one's resting heart rate.

Question 46

Leah is jogging in place in a swimming pool. In this case, Leah is participating in aqua dynamics.