Deck 13: Physiological Arousal Interventions

Question 1

There are three basic types of exercise.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

Aerobic exercise builds up cardiovascular endurance.

Question 6

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

Question 7

The pulse rate should be taken for 10 seconds and multiplied by 6 to get its one-minute rate.

Question 8

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

Question 9

Active stretches are usually quite difficult to hold for more than 10 seconds and rarely should be held longer than 15 seconds.

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

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

Question 14

Anaerobic exercise is typically of relatively long duration, uses large muscle groups, and requires less oxygen than can be inhaled.

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

Active stretching involves holding a position in a relaxed fashion without muscular contraction.

Question 18

A race walker burns about the same number of calories as does a jogger.

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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)All of the answers are correct.

Question 22

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 23

Intensity refers to:

A)how hard you exercise.
B)how often you exercise.
C)how long you exercise.
D)None of the answer is correct.

Question 24

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

A)Playing recreational volleyball
B)Horseback riding
C)Cross-country skiing
D)Cleaning

Question 25

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 the answers are correct.

Question 26

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 27

Which of the following is a psychological benefit of exercise?

A)It burns calories, thereby reducing excess body fat.
B)It accelerates the speed and efficiency with which food is absorbed.
C)It increases self-esteem.
D)None of the answer is correct.

Question 28

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 the answers are correct.

Question 29

Which of the following is a product of stress that is effectively used during exercise to manage stress?

A)Muscle tension
B)Serum cholesterol
C)Increased heart rate
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 30

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).

Question 31

If exercise results in minor injuries, the 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)

Question 32

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

A)Canoeing
B)Circuit weight training
C)Roller skating
D)Scrubbing floors

Question 33

Frequency refers to:

A)how hard you exercise.
B)how often you exercise.
C)how long you exercise.
D)None of the answer is correct.

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

Which of the following is a benefit of regular aerobic exercise?

A)It increases low-density lipoproteins.
B)It decreases high-density lipoproteins.
C)It results in a higher pulse rate, indicating that the heart is working more efficiently.
D)It increases the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

Question 36

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.

Question 37

Which of the following is a type of anaerobic exercise?

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

Question 38

Research has shown that beginning exercise without a warm-up is not hazardous like some claims suggest.

Question 39

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 40

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

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

Question 41

Duration refers to:

A)how hard you exercise.
B)how often you exercise.
C)how long you exercise.
D)None of the answer is correct.

Question 42

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

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

Question 43

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 the answers are correct.

Question 44

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends drinking:

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

Question 45

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