PED 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
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PED 101 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
The human body contains hundreds of muscles, each of which belongs to one of three basic types: - Answer-cardiac, smooth, skeletal
Every muscle fiber can be categorized as either slow or fast, depending on how quickly it can contract....
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The human body contains hundreds of muscles, each of which belongs to one of three
basic types: - Answer-cardiac, smooth, skeletal
Every muscle fiber can be categorized as either slow or fast, depending on how quickly
it can contract. Which of the following is true of slow-twitch fibers? - Answer-fatigue
resistant
What type of athlete would have the highest proportion of fast-twitch fibers? - Answer-
power lifter
During what type of muscle contraction is the muscle shortening? - Answer-concentric
Conditioning exercises that do not involve equipment, but use your body weight for
resistance to maintain muscular strength & endurance are called: - Answer-calisthenic
exercises
A well-designed circuit weight-training program should have ______. - Answer-
established time or repetition limitations
It is important to let each muscle group rest before taxing it again with resistance
training. How much time should a muscle or muscle group be rested between
resistance training sessions? - Answer-48 hours
Muscle endurance refers to the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly over an
extended period of time. In order to increase muscular endurance: - Answer-increase
the number of repetitions
Regular resistance training Increases insulin sensitivity and bone mineral density -
Answer-true
The connective tissues attaching muscle to bone. - Answer-tendons
April is stretching her shoulder by extending her arm up and slowly rotating it back until
she experiences mild discomfort. She then holds that position for 30 seconds. By this
description, April is performing ________ stretching. - Answer-static
, The simplest method of stretching for people who are just starting a stretching program
is ________ stretching. - Answer-static
The sit-and-reach test measures flexibility in the - Answer-hamstrings, lower back, and
hips
The ability of the joints to move through a full range of motion - Answer-flexibility
Benefits of regular stretching include improved - Answer-balance
The best time to stretch is just before a workout. - Answer-false
Fibrous tissues that connects bone to bone are called - Answer-ligaments
If your flexibility is within "normal" levels and you simply want to maintain that level, how
many days a week should you do your stretching exercises? - Answer-2 days
The best way to gauge your overall flexibility is by performing - Answer-a series of
range of motion tests
Stretching that involves using voluntary contractions to help facilitate relaxation is
known as ________ stretching. - Answer-PNF
Gentle stretching and relaxation of muscles will - Answer-decrease stress hormones
When stretching, you should hold each stretch for at least - Answer-10 seconds
Stretching characterized by bouncing or jerky movements is known as ________
stretching. - Answer-ballistic
Which of the following is a role of sodium in the body?
help in blood clotting
regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
aid in bone development
maintain strong teeth - Answer-regulate the water contents of blood and body fluids
A measure of the amount of chemical energy that a food provides is known as -
Answer-a calorie
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