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NAFC: Fitness Assesment Exam with Complete Solutions
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Progressive resistance training Correct Ans-Gradual increase of resistance over a period of
time
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) Correct Ans-Mode of stretching that uses
reflexes and neuromuscular principles to contract and relax the muscles being stretched
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Correct Ans-Perception scale to monitor the intensity of
aerobic exercise, used with clients on Beta-blockers or other various heart medications
Recommended Body Weight Correct Ans-The recommended body weight that decreases
health risks; also known as ideal or healthy body weight
Sarcopenia Correct Ans-Age-related loss of lean body mass, strength, and function
Static stretching Correct Ans-Slow and sustained stretches; exercises in which the muscles
are lengthened gradually through a joint's full range of motion
Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demand (SAID) Correct Ans-Training principle stating for
improvements to occur in a specific activity, the exercises performed during strength training
should resemble closely to the movement patterns within that activity
Strength training program Correct Ans-designed to improve strength and/or endurance
through a series of progressive resistance training exercises to overload muscles
Stretching Correct Ans-Moving the joints beyond the accustomed range of motion
, Stroke volume Correct Ans-Amount of blood pumped by the heart in one beat
Subcutaneous fat Correct Ans-Fat that is directly under the skin
Subluxation Correct Ans-Partial dislocation of a joint
Underweight Correct Ans-Extremely low body weight, BMI of 18.5% or lower
Variable resistance Correct Ans-Training using machines and weights equipped with differing
amounts of resistance
Vigorous exercise Correct Ans-Cardio-respiratory exercise that requires intensity above 60
percent of maximal capacity
Activities of daily living Correct Ans-Behaviors that drive people to perform normal functions
in life
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Correct Ans-High energy compound the body uses for
immediate energy
Aerobic Correct Ans-Exercise that requires oxygen to produce the necessary energy (ATP) to
carry out a given activity
Alveoli Correct Ans-Air sacs in the lungs where oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide is
released from the blood
Anaerobic Correct Ans-Exercise that does not require oxygen to produce the necessary
energy (ATP) to carry out activity
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