Question 1

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload. Provide an example of how to apply each dimension to one of the components of health-related fitness.

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Question 2

Short periods of intense activity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are all components of

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A)   body composition.
B)   specific skill activities.
C)   health-related fitness.
D)   relative strength.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

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A)   walking, climbing stairs, and yard work
B)   jogging, swimming, and bicycling
C)   weight lifting and running
D)   stretching and walkingE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Define physical activity and exercise, and describe the differences between them. Give at least three specific examples of each.

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Physical activity refers to any movement...

Question 6

What characterizes healthy body composition?

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A)   a high proportion of muscle and bone and an acceptably low proportion of fat and water
B)   a high proportion of muscle, fat, and bone and a low proportion of water
C)   a high proportion of bone, fat, and water and a low proportion of muscle
D)   a high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptably low proportion of fatE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

What is the recommended duration for a session of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

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A)   5 to 10 minutes
B)   10 to 20 minutes
C)   20 to 60 minutes
D)   60 to 120 minutesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is a dimension used to determine the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

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A)   cool-down time
B)   flexibility
C)   specificity
D)   frequencyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

When are overuse or overtraining injuries most likely to occur?

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A)   when a person trains 3 days on average per week after a period of inactivity
B)   when a person warms up prior to exercise, thus putting extra stress on the leg and arm muscles
C)   when a person increases the frequency of exercise before increasing the intensity of exercise
D)   when a person increases the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration)  of exerciseE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

What is the definition of muscular strength?

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A)   the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time
B)   the ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
C)   the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
D)   the amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 secondsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What is the best way to lose body fat?

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A)   fad diets endorsed by celebrities
B)   exercise alone
C)   diet pills and supplements
D)   sensible diet and regular exerciseE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health, but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the importance of physical activity for people with disabilities, and give two examples each of activities and competitive sports geared toward disabled individuals.

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Question 15

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

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A)   weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance
B)   doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance
C)   running to develop flexibility
D)   bicycling to develop back strengthE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Explain the differences among the guidelines for physical activity for health promotion, the guidelines for physical activity to promote weight management, and the guidelines for exercise to build physical fitness. For each set of guidelines, give an example of a program that meets the goals set by the guidelines.

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The guidelines for physical activity for...

Question 17

How does cooling down help those who exercise?

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A)   It restores circulation to its normal resting condition.
B)   It extends the duration of the cardiorespiratory endurance portion of the workout.
C)   It increases the chance of overtraining.
D)   It is most effective for workouts of less than 20 minutes in duration.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

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A)   People should avoid doing more than two hours of activity per day.
B)   Regular activity must be intense to provide health benefits.
C)   Activity must be in the form of a formal, continuous exercise program.
D)   A little physical activity is better than none.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 65% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

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A) True 
 B)False

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