Question 1

Lack of fitness in which muscle group is typically related to poor posture and potential back problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdominals
B)  hamstrings
C)  biceps
D)  trapeziusE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Good muscle fitness is associated with

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A)  looking one's best.
B)  improved athletic performance.
C)  wellness.
D)  all the aboveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following forms of training may make use of the BOSU and Swiss balls?

Accepted Answer

A)  plyometrics
B)  isometric training
C)  functional balance training
D)  isokinetic trainingE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following are primarily effective for building static strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  isotonics
B)  isometrics
C)  concentric
D)  eccentricE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is true about resistance exercise?

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A)  soreness is a part of the normal adaptive response
B)  older adults need to use a higher percentage of their 1 RM
C)  one set can produce up to 50% of the total possible gain in strength
D)  the specific prescription for strength is typically between 40 and 50% of 1 RME) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Men and women can compete on a fairly equal basis against each other on a test of ________ muscular endurance.

Accepted Answer

A)  absolute
B)  static
C)  isometric
D)  relativeE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding muscular fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  strength is more easily developed in slow-twitch fibers
B)  muscular endurance is developed best with heavy weights and few repetitions
C)  muscular strength is not influenced by age
D)  relative strength of women is similar to that of menE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which is true regarding anabolic steroids and supplements?

Accepted Answer

A)  human growth hormone is a safe alternative to steroids
B)  creatine works by enhancing energy production and delaying fatigue
C)  andostrenedione is approved as an anabolic supplement by the FDA
D)  health problems from steroid use are reversibleE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Pushing against a brick wall is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  isotonic workout.
B)  isokinetic workout.
C)  dynamic workout.
D)  none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The capacity of a muscle to continue contracting over a long period of time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  power.
B)  muscular strength.
C)  muscular endurance.
D)  cardiovascular endurance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

What is the key consideration for muscle endurance training?

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy weights and short rests
B)  light weights and high repetitions
C)  alternating bouts of heavy weights and light weights
D)  daily calisthenicsE) None of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 12

Individuals with a large percentage of fast twitch muscle fibers will generally

Accepted Answer

A)  increase muscle size and strength more quickly than those with a large percentage of slow twitch muscle fibers.
B)  increase muscular endurance more quickly than those with a large percentage of slow twitch muscle fibers.
C)  gain muscular strength and size more slowly than those with a large percentage of slow twitch fibers.
D)  gain relative strength faster than absolute strength.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following terms describes the plank exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  concentric
B)  eccentric
C)  isometric
D)  isokineticE) B) and C)
F) All of the above C

Question 14

Plyometric exercises are an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  isotonic exercise.
B)  isometric exercise.
C)  isokinetic exercise.
D)  myotatic reflex.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

To increase strength,it is recommended to take ________ seconds on the lifting phase (concentric) and ______ seconds on the lowering (eccentric) phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  3,2
B)  2,4
C)  5,2
D)  6,8E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 16

The 1 repetition maximum (1 RM) refers to the maximum amount of resistance you can move

Accepted Answer

A)  in one set.
B)  in one day.
C)  one time.
D)  none of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

In which of the following contractions is the length of the muscle decreased?

Accepted Answer

A)  eccentric
B)  concentric
C)  static
D)  isometricE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which form of training is focused on improving movements used in real life?

Accepted Answer

A)  isokinetic training
B)  cross training
C)  functional fitness training
D)  plyometric trainingE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Muscular endurance depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  the efficiency of the heart muscle and circulatory system.
B)  the efficiency of the local skeletal muscles and the nerves that control them.
C)  the effectiveness of the heart and skeletal muscles to work together.
D)  the effectiveness of the central nervous system to send fast signals to the muscles being moved.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of free weights over weight machines?

Accepted Answer

A)  no spotters required
B)  easier to change weights
C)  does not cause soreness
D)  more related to real-life activities and movementsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise

Lack of fitness in which muscle group is typically related to poor posture and potential back problems?

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Good muscle fitness is associated with

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Which of the following forms of training may make use of the BOSU and Swiss balls?

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Which of the following are primarily effective for building static strength?

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Which of the following is true about resistance exercise?

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Men and women can compete on a fairly equal basis against each other on a test of ________ muscular endurance.

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Which of the following is true regarding muscular fitness?

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Which is true regarding anabolic steroids and supplements?

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Pushing against a brick wall is an example of a(n)

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The capacity of a muscle to continue contracting over a long period of time is called

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What is the key consideration for muscle endurance training?

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Individuals with a large percentage of fast twitch muscle fibers will generally

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Which of the following terms describes the plank exercise?

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Plyometric exercises are an example of a(n)

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To increase strength,it is recommended to take ________ seconds on the lifting phase (concentric) and ______ seconds on the lowering (eccentric) phase.

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The 1 repetition maximum (1 RM) refers to the maximum amount of resistance you can move

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In which of the following contractions is the length of the muscle decreased?

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Which form of training is focused on improving movements used in real life?

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Muscular endurance depends on

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Which of the following is an advantage of free weights over weight machines?

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