Deck 17: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Question 1

Using the FITT principle,the volume of exercise performed can be computed as____________.

A)exercise intensity X time
B)mean exercise heart rate X time X frequency
C)frequency x intensity x time
D)None of the above answers are correct

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The frequency of exercise can be best described in terms of

A)number of minutes of exercise.
B)number of days per week.
C)total kilocalories (kcal)expended.
D)total kcal expended per kilogram body weight.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following variables is the least sensitive to exercise (training)?

A)blood pressure
B)heart rate
C)VO₂ max
D)high-density lipoproteins (HDL)

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When compared to resistance exercise training,aerobic exercise training generally results in____________.

A)greater increases in both lean body mass and muscle mass
B)greater improvements in both mitochondrial volume and muscular power
C)greater improvements in the reduction of total body fat and muscular strength
D)None of the above answers are correct

Question 5

Epidemiological studies confirm that regular physical activity

A)reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease.
B)lowers the risk of all-cause mortality.
C)reduces the risk of heart disease in both smokers and hypertensive individuals.
D)All of the above answers are correct

Question 6

According to the FITT principle,the letter "I" signifies

A)"interval" training.
B)the "interval" or time between exercise sessions.
C)the "intensity" of exercise.
D)None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

Physical activity is defined as

A)exercise that is associated with limited health benefits.
B)daily activities below a 3 MET exercise intensity.
C)exercise designed to improve cardiovascular fitness.
D)any form of muscular activity.

Question 8

To realize health benefits of physical activity,adults should perform_____________.

A)120-140 minutes of moderate physical activity per week
B)150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity per week
C)75- 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week
D)Both B and C are correct

Question 9

A 30-year-old woman achieves her target heart rate on a cool day by jogging at 6 mph.If she were to exercise on a very hot day,she would have to ________________________.

A)maintain the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate
B)decrease the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate
C)increase the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate
D)None of the above answers are correct

Question 10

In general,the risk of orthopedic and cardiac complications associated with exercise training increases at exercise intensities above ____________.

A)50-60% VO₂ max
B)60-70% VO₂ max
C)>80% VO₂ max
D)None of the above answers are correct

Question 11

Exercise is defined as ____________.

A)planned physical activity with the goal of improving or maintaining fitness
B)any form of muscular activity
C)any form of resistance exercise
D)any form of physical activity

Question 12

Regular exercise training provides numerous health-related benefits.The two health-related benefits that are the MOST responsive to exercise are

A)blood pressure and resting heart rate
B)blood pressure and capillary number
C)blood pressure and insulin sensitivity
D)blood pressure and lipid profile

Question 13

The Karvonen (or heart rate reserve)method of calculating the "heart rate reserve" is computed as _____________.

A)maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate
B)maximal heart heart minus 60
C)maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate time 0.60
D)None of above are correct

Question 14

In general,an optimal training intensity to improve VO₂ max is______.

A)20-30% VO₂ max
B)30-45% VO₂ max
C)50-60 VO₂ max
D)60-80 VO₂ max

Question 15

The majority of epidemiological studies observe a greater reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease with an exercise training intensity ______.

A)between 1-3 mets
B)between 3-4 mets
C)between 4-5 mets
D)>6 mets

Question 16

Exercise at high altitude (e.g. ,>7,000 feet above sea level)could result in

A)reduced oxygen bound to hemoglobin.
B)a decrease in resting heart rate.
C)an increase in the heart rate response to a fixed level of exercise.
D)Both A and C are correct

Question 17

Which of the following individuals would gain the greatest health benefits from changing their level of physical activity?

A)a sedentary person who becomes moderately active
B)a moderately active person who becomes more active
C)both of these would experience the same health benefit
D)None of the above answers are correct

Question 18

Which of the following is not a method that is useful for prescribing the recommended intensity of exercise training?

A)%HRR.
B)%VO₂R.
C)RPE.
D)the onset of sweating.

Question 19

When maximal strength gain is the principal goal of the strength training program,current evidence suggests that single-set protocols are

A)not effective in promoting increases in maximal strength
B)more effective than multiple-set protocols.
C)less effective than multiple-set protocols.
D)equally effective as multiple-set protocols.

Question 20

Given: A 50-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats $\bullet$ min^-1.What is the target heart rate range as determined by the heart rate reserve method?

A)102-144 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
B)120-140 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
C)130-150 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
D)140-155 beats $\bullet$ min^-1

Question 21

As a general rule,it is recommended that a weekly increase in exercise duration not exceed 20% above the previous week.

Question 22

The recommended frequency of exercise is higher for moderate intensity exercise compared to vigorous intensity exercise.

Question 23

High intensity interval training (HIIT)is a new form (i.e. ,within last 5 years)of exercise training that has gained large popularity.

Question 24

Physical fitness is defined as a set of attributes that people have or develop that relate to the ability to perform physical activity.

Question 25

Walking is the primary physical activity recommended for individuals that have been sedentary for a long time.

Question 26

Dr.Michael Pollock's research laid the foundation for exercise prescription.

Question 27

Given: A 50-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats $\bullet$ min^-1.What is the target heart rate range as determined by the percentage of maximal heart rate method?

A)90-110 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
B)120-130 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
C)130-150 beats $\bullet$ min^-1
D)119-144 beats $\bullet$ min^-1

Question 28

An exercise dose reflects the interaction of intensity,frequency,and duration to yield the volume of exercise.