HPEX 310 FINAL EXAM |233 QUESTIONS & Answers
(VCU HPEX 310 - Fitness and Health ; Matthew
Scott)
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of
performing 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - -
cardiorespiratory fitness
- Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk of
developing cardiovascular disease and ________. - -lower the risk of type two
diabetes while improving skeletal muscle and regulating blood sugar levels
- Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely
through their full range of motion? - -flexibility
- The amount of rest recommended between vigorous bouts of exercise is
generally ________. - -24-48 hours
- Completing a written contract to record your behavior change goals and
your plan for change helps to identify ________. - -barriers to success and
strategies you can use to overcome these barriers
- A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to ________. - -assess
your habits and select one target behavior to change
- The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is
called the ________. - -threshold for health benefits
- Exercise prescription should be ________. - -structured to meet personal
needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning
period and cool-down
- Which of the following is not involved in the principle of progression? - -It
includes slowed progression until the fourth week of the program.
- ________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue found in the
body. - -body composition
- During exercise, bodily responses are known as ________. - -changes that
occur during exercise to help you meet exercise demands
- Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2 max? - -The
body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities
, - The pathway by which deoxygenated blood is circulated to the lungs is the
________. - -pulmonary circuit
- The most commonly cited reason for why people quit their exercise
program within six months is ________. - -lack of time
- ________ training is a type of exercise training that includes repeated
sessions of high-intensity exercise alternated with periods of lower-intensity
exercise. - -interval
- Studies have shown that the key factor in maintaining cardiorespiratory
fitness is ________. - -exercise intensity
- The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform
aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time. - -endurance
- The best field test for estimating VO2 max for individuals with joint
problems is the ________ test. - -cycle ergometer
- Energy is stored in the muscle cells as ________. - -glycogen
- The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients
throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues. - -
cardiorespiratory system
- Resting metabolic rate is also known as ________. - -resting energy
expenditure
- Which of the following is not true about motor units? - -they control fine
motor movements only
- A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is referred to as
________. - -concentric
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is advertised to do all of the following
except ________. - -lower cholesterol levels
- The main purpose of a spotter during weight training is to ________. - -help
you complete a lift when you are unable to do so
- The fact that muscular strength and endurance are realized only in the
muscles trained is referred to as ________. - -specificity
- A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is referred to
as a(n) ________ contraction. - -isotonic
, - Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body have become
popular with athletes and bodybuilders. - -testosterone
- PNF stands for ________ neuromuscular facilitation. - -proprioceptive;
combines stretching with alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles
- Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased
flexibility? - -improved joint mobility
- Flexibility is ________. - -joint specific
- Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further
movement is limited and holding that position for a fixed period of time is
referred to as ________. - -static stretching
- While performing static stretches, one should hold a stretch for ________. -
-20 - 30 seconds
- Which of the following is not a benefit to good posture? - -may cause
nerve strain
- Stretching that involves moving the joints through the full range of motion
to mimic movements used in a sport is known as ________. - -dynamic
stretching
- Low back pain that lasts for longer than ________ is considered chronic. - -6
months
- A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of ________. - -
exercise; weak abdominal muscles due to a lack of flexibility in hip flexors
- Special muscle receptors that sense stretch are referred to as ________. - -
muscle spindles
- Which of the following is associated with losing weight? - -Weight loss
includes a combination of loss of fat, water, and possibly lean mass.
- In women, measurements for the skinfold test are taken at the suprailium,
the thigh, and the ________. - -triceps
- How often should body composition assessments be made when trying to
lose or gain weight to ensure the healthiest changes? - -regularly
- The phenomenon of fat storage around the waist, most common in men, is
known as the ________ pattern of obesity. - -android
(VCU HPEX 310 - Fitness and Health ; Matthew
Scott)
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of
performing 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - -
cardiorespiratory fitness
- Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk of
developing cardiovascular disease and ________. - -lower the risk of type two
diabetes while improving skeletal muscle and regulating blood sugar levels
- Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely
through their full range of motion? - -flexibility
- The amount of rest recommended between vigorous bouts of exercise is
generally ________. - -24-48 hours
- Completing a written contract to record your behavior change goals and
your plan for change helps to identify ________. - -barriers to success and
strategies you can use to overcome these barriers
- A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to ________. - -assess
your habits and select one target behavior to change
- The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is
called the ________. - -threshold for health benefits
- Exercise prescription should be ________. - -structured to meet personal
needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning
period and cool-down
- Which of the following is not involved in the principle of progression? - -It
includes slowed progression until the fourth week of the program.
- ________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue found in the
body. - -body composition
- During exercise, bodily responses are known as ________. - -changes that
occur during exercise to help you meet exercise demands
- Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2 max? - -The
body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities
, - The pathway by which deoxygenated blood is circulated to the lungs is the
________. - -pulmonary circuit
- The most commonly cited reason for why people quit their exercise
program within six months is ________. - -lack of time
- ________ training is a type of exercise training that includes repeated
sessions of high-intensity exercise alternated with periods of lower-intensity
exercise. - -interval
- Studies have shown that the key factor in maintaining cardiorespiratory
fitness is ________. - -exercise intensity
- The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform
aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time. - -endurance
- The best field test for estimating VO2 max for individuals with joint
problems is the ________ test. - -cycle ergometer
- Energy is stored in the muscle cells as ________. - -glycogen
- The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients
throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues. - -
cardiorespiratory system
- Resting metabolic rate is also known as ________. - -resting energy
expenditure
- Which of the following is not true about motor units? - -they control fine
motor movements only
- A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is referred to as
________. - -concentric
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is advertised to do all of the following
except ________. - -lower cholesterol levels
- The main purpose of a spotter during weight training is to ________. - -help
you complete a lift when you are unable to do so
- The fact that muscular strength and endurance are realized only in the
muscles trained is referred to as ________. - -specificity
- A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is referred to
as a(n) ________ contraction. - -isotonic
, - Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body have become
popular with athletes and bodybuilders. - -testosterone
- PNF stands for ________ neuromuscular facilitation. - -proprioceptive;
combines stretching with alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles
- Which of the following would be considered a benefit of increased
flexibility? - -improved joint mobility
- Flexibility is ________. - -joint specific
- Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further
movement is limited and holding that position for a fixed period of time is
referred to as ________. - -static stretching
- While performing static stretches, one should hold a stretch for ________. -
-20 - 30 seconds
- Which of the following is not a benefit to good posture? - -may cause
nerve strain
- Stretching that involves moving the joints through the full range of motion
to mimic movements used in a sport is known as ________. - -dynamic
stretching
- Low back pain that lasts for longer than ________ is considered chronic. - -6
months
- A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of ________. - -
exercise; weak abdominal muscles due to a lack of flexibility in hip flexors
- Special muscle receptors that sense stretch are referred to as ________. - -
muscle spindles
- Which of the following is associated with losing weight? - -Weight loss
includes a combination of loss of fat, water, and possibly lean mass.
- In women, measurements for the skinfold test are taken at the suprailium,
the thigh, and the ________. - -triceps
- How often should body composition assessments be made when trying to
lose or gain weight to ensure the healthiest changes? - -regularly
- The phenomenon of fat storage around the waist, most common in men, is
known as the ________ pattern of obesity. - -android
