VCU HPEX 310 - Fitness and Health Questions with Correct Answers
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HPEX
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HPEX
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of performing 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. Correct Answer-cardiorespiratory fitness
Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease an...
VCU HPEX 310 - Fitness and Health Questions with
Correct Answers
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of
performing 30 to 60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue.
Correct Answer-cardiorespiratory fitness
Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk
of developing cardiovascular disease and ________. Correct Answer-
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? Correct Answer-flexibility
The amount of rest recommended between vigorous bouts of exercise is
generally ________. Correct Answer-24-48 hours
Completing a written contract to record your behavior change goals and
your plan for change helps to identify ________. Correct Answer-
barriers to success and strategies you can use to overcome these barriers
A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to ________.
Correct Answer-assess your habits and select one target behavior to
change
,The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits
is called the ________. Correct Answer-threshold for health benefits
Exercise prescription should be ________. Correct Answer-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?
Correct Answer-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. Correct Answer-body composition
During exercise, bodily responses are known as ________. Correct
Answer-changes that occur during exercise to help you meet exercise
demands
Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2 max?
Correct Answer-The body experiences less fatigue during regular daily
activities
The pathway by which deoxygenated blood is circulated to the lungs is
the ________. Correct Answer-pulmonary circuit
The most commonly cited reason for why people quit their exercise
program within six months is ________. Correct Answer-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. Correct Answer-interval
Studies have shown that the key factor in maintaining cardiorespiratory
fitness is ________. Correct Answer-exercise intensity
The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform
aerobic exercise for a prolonged period of time. Correct Answer-
endurance
The best field test for estimating VO2 max for individuals with joint
problems is the ________ test. Correct Answer-cycle ergometer
Energy is stored in the muscle cells as ________. Correct Answer-
glycogen
The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients
throughout the body and remove waste products from body tissues.
Correct Answer-cardiorespiratory system
Resting metabolic rate is also known as ________. Correct Answer-
resting energy expenditure
, Which of the following is not true about motor units? Correct Answer-
they control fine motor movements only
A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is referred to as
________. Correct Answer-concentric
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is advertised to do all of the following
except ________. Correct Answer-lower cholesterol levels
The main purpose of a spotter during weight training is to ________.
Correct Answer-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 ________. Correct Answer-specificity
A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is referred
to as a(n) ________ contraction. Correct Answer-isotonic
Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body have
become popular with athletes and bodybuilders. Correct Answer-
testosterone
PNF stands for ________ neuromuscular facilitation. Correct Answer-
proprioceptive; combines stretching with alternating contraction and
relaxation of muscles
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