Deck 8: The Joy of Fitness

Question 1

The ability to perform repeated muscular efforts is defined as:

A)strength
B)stamina
C)endurance
D)flexibility

Answer 1

C

Question 2

College students exercise less:

A)when their stress levels increase
B)as they progress in their college career
C)if they move into sorority or fraternity housing
D)if they are full-time students

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The amount of energy a person uses at rest is known as the ____.

A)metabolic equivalent of task
B)rate of perceived exertion
C)DXA
D)component of the specificity principle

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The ability of the heart to pump blood through the body efficiently represents:

A)endurance
B)cardiorespiratory fitness
C)aerobic output
D)stamina

Question 5

Exercise capacity is the most accurate predictor of a person's

A)strength and endurance
B)cancer risk
C)oxygen consumption
D)potential lifespan

Question 6

What is known as a component of performance-related fitness?

A)endurance
B)recovery
C)balance
D)body composition

Question 7

Agility refers to the ability to:

A)change direction rapidly
B)maintain a certain body position
C)move rapidly
D)produce fluid movements

Question 8

Physical conditioning refers to the gradual buildup of the body to enhance:

A)muscle mass
B)recovery
C)flexibility
D)stamina

Question 9

Sedentary living is most likely to increase the likelihood of:

A)cancer
B)anxiety
C)bone density
D)hypotension

Question 10

Aerobic activity:

A)decreases oxygen consumption
B)involves weight-lifting activities
C)improves endurance
D)uses oxygen

Question 11

The range of motion around specific joints refers to:

A)flexibility
B)stamina
C)endurance
D)strength

Question 12

What is a condition in which bones lose their mineral density and become more susceptible to injury?

A)arthritis
B)lupus
C)osteoporosis
D)ligament strain

Question 13

Exercise may boost the production of mood-elevating brain chemicals known as:

A)adrenaline
B)estrogens
C)lactic acid
D)endorphins

Question 14

Physical fitness is defined as the:

A)ratio of lean mass to fat mass
B)average level of fitness of individuals 20-50
C)ability to respond to routine physical demands
D)product of force and speed

Question 15

Functional fitness involves:

A)repeating specific muscular movements
B)gradually building up your body mass
C)responding to a stimulus within a certain time
D)performing the activities of daily living

Question 16

We achieve cardiorespiratory fitness through:

A)aerobic exercise
B)proper nutrition
C)lifting weights
D)stretching

Question 17

A person using maximum weight to push or lift in one effort is most focused on developing:

A)strength
B)stamina
C)endurance
D)flexibility

Question 18

Body composition refers to:

A)how we should look after losing weight
B)our body density
C)fitness levels we can hope to achieve
D)the amount of fat and lean tissue in our body

Question 19

Which factor most influences our flexibility?

A)race
B)blood type
C)gender
D)height

Question 20

Which of the following is a benefit of regular exercise?

A)better grades
B)more friends
C)improved complexion
D)better bones

Question 21

Which type of exercise involves movement, but with muscle tension remaining the same?

A)isokinetic
B)isotonic
C)isopropyl
D)isometric

Question 22

You have been sedentary and want to begin a running program.What should be your first step?

A)walking
B)distance running
C)jogging
D)interval training

Question 23

The best way to reduce your body fat is to:

A)increase your water intake
B)add muscle-strengthening exercises to your workout
C)walk at least 7,700 steps every day
D)stretch after every workout

Question 24

A single performance of a movement is called a:

A)set
B)lift
C)rep
D)max

Question 25

What would be the best weightlifting regimen for increasing your endurance?

A)fewer repetitions with heavy loads
B)fewer repetitions with lighter loads
C)many repetitions with lighter loads
D)many repetitions with heavy loads

Question 26

You are starting an aerobic workout.What should be your first step?

A)stretching
B)aerobic activity
C)warming up
D)cooling down

Question 27

In order to get the maximum benefit from cardiorespiratory training, you should work within a range called your:

A)ideal pulse rate
B)target heart rate
C)resting heart rate
D)maximum heart rate

Question 28

What is an example of isometric exercise?

A)Using your fingers to touch something
B)Benchpressing weights
C)Throwing a ball into the air
D)Tightening an abdominal muscle while sitting

Question 29

What is perhaps the biggest benefit of flexibility training?

A)endurance
B)core strength
C)relaxation
D)lowered heart rate

Question 30

A person who rates their perceived exertion at a "7" should:

A)increase the intensity of their workout
B)decrease the intensity of their workout
C)stay at their current workout level
D)decrease their workout time

Question 31

If you lift a few weight repetitions with heavy loads, you will most likely develop:

A)nerve injury
B)strength
C)endurance
D)muscle injury

Question 32

Having good core stability has been shown to improve _____.

A)stamina
B)posture
C)flexibility
D)mental health

Question 33

Exercises that use special machines to provide resistance through the entire range of motion are called:

A)isokinetic
B)isotonic
C)isopropyl
D)isometric

Question 34

According to the textbook, a(n) ____ is an affordable way to expand and enhance a home workout.

A)treadmill
B)stability ball
C)online exercise partner
D)expert DVD set

Question 35

What is a synthetic drug used by some people to increase muscle size and strength?

A)glycerol
B)estrogens
C)anabolic steroids
D)gamma hydroxybutyrate

Question 36

Performing a number of repetitions of the same movement is known as a:

A)set
B)lift
C)rep
D)max

Question 37

You currently walk 7,700 steps a day.How should you modify this?

A)Increase your number of daily steps.
B)Decrease your number of daily steps.
C)Switch to long-distance running.
D)Switch to jumping rope for 40 minutes a day.

Question 38

Which type of activity is most likely to cause an oxygen deficit?

A)stretching
B)anaerobic
C)endurance
D)aerobic

Question 39

Exercise shoes should be replaced

A)every month
B)300-500 hours of running
C)once they get wet
D)if they get too loose

Question 40

Your pulse when you are lying down is your:

A)target heart rate
B)minimum heart rate
C)resting heart rate
D)maximum heart rate

Question 41

____________________ refers to the ability of the heart to pump blood through the body efficiently.

Question 42

According to the FITT principle, ____________________ varies with the type of exercise and with personal goals.

Question 43

Appreciating the relationship between body and mind is part of the____________________ dimension of health

Question 44

Hypothermia occurs when:

A)only the outer skin is affected by cold temperature
B)the core body temperature falls below 95°F
C)the perspiration mechanism breaks down in the body
D)the body temperature rises above 105°F

Question 45

____________________ stretching involves movement.

Question 46

Gradually increasing physical challenges is known as ____________________.

Question 47

Heat cramps are caused by profuse sweating and the consequent loss of ____________________.

Question 48

In ____________________ exercise, the amount of oxygen taken in by the body cannot meet the demands of the activity.

Question 49

The range of motion around specific joints refers to ____________________.

Question 50

Which of the following is an acute injury?

A)muscle ache
B)tendonitis
C)stress fracture
D)bruise

Question 51

The ability to maintain a certain body position is known as ____________________.

Question 52

____________________ is the product of force and speed.

Question 53

Which type of frostbite affects the skin, muscles, and bone?

A)initial
B)superficial
C)acute
D)deep

Question 54

The ____________________ dimension of fitness relieves stress and promotes a positive self-image.

Question 55

____________________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue in the body.

Question 56

The time required to respond to a stimulus is called ____________________ time.

Question 57

Which condition most indicates overtraining?

A)muscle fatigue
B)unintended weight loss
C)headaches
D)dehydration

Question 58

The ____________________ principle is aptly summed up by the phrase "use it or lose it".

Question 59

Gradually moving into a hamstring stretch and holding it for a short period is known as ____________________ stretching.

Question 60

Which type of frostbite affects the tissues just below the skin?

A)initial
B)superficial
C)acute
D)deep

Question 61

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
Specific activity

Question 62

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
Low-cost fitness aid

Question 63

____________________ strengthens the core by developing pelvic and abdominal control.

Question 64

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
How hard you exercise

Question 65

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
Skinfold measurement

Question 66

Differentiate between the four types of stretching.

Question 67

____________________ occurs when the body temperature rises above 106 degrees.

Question 68

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
The product of force and speed

Question 69

Exercise shoes should be replaced after ____________________ hours of aerobic activity.

Question 70

Identify and explain the four components of physical fitness.

Question 71

Describe the treatment recommendations for minor exercise injuries.

Question 72

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
First sign of hypothermia

Question 73

A(n)____________________-shaped waist is considered a warning signal.

Question 74

The practice sometimes called "meditation in motion" is ____________________.

Question 75

Explain the impact fitness can have on the dimensions of health.

Question 76

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
How often you exercise

Question 77

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
The amount of energy used at rest

Question 78

What is meant by the four dimensions of progressive overload (the FITT principal)?

Question 79

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
Overuse injury

Question 80

Match the items below with the most appropriate description.
a.type
f.tendinitis
b.metabolic equivalent of task
g.resistance tubing
c.intensity
h.osteoporosis
d.severe shivering
i.power
e.caliper
j.frequency
Decreased bone density