Chapter 10 Quiz: Exercise For Health And Fitness

1. The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes A. physical fitness. B. physical activity. C. peak workload. D. anaerobic capacity.

2.All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness EXCEPT A. cardiorespiratory endurance. B. flexibility. C. coordination. D. muscular strength.

3. The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is A. anaerobic capacity. B. adaptive capacity. C. cardiorespiratory endurance. D. cardiorespiratory capacity.

4.Which of the following statements about the effects of improved cardiorespiratory fitness is FALSE? A. The heart pumps more blood per heartbeat. B. Resting blood pressure increases. C. The body can do more exercise with less effort. D. The heart can better withstand the strains of everyday life.

5. All of the following are cardiorespiratory endurance activities EXCEPT A. weight training. B. cycling. C. aerobic dancing. D. walking.

6.Muscular strength is the A. ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. B. ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. C. amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. D. amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds.

7.Muscular endurance is the A. ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. B. ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. C. amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. D. amount of time required to contract a muscle completely.

8. Flexibility is best described as A. the ability to move without pain during strenuous exercise. B. the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion. C. sustained motion without resistance. D. the ability to move rapidly during exercise.

9. Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat more likely to experience than a person with a healthy body composition? A. diabetes B. joint problems C. back pain D. all of these

10.Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is A. discontinuous and unplanned. B. planned, structured, and repetitive. C. not a contributor to physical fitness. D. random or unstructured.

11. Endurance exercise significantly increases A. body fat. B. daily calorie expenditure. C. cancer risk. D. all of these.

12. Which of the following statements about the effects of cardiovascular exercise on metabolism and body composition is FALSE? A. It slightly raises the metabolic rate for several hours after exercise. B. The increase in muscle mass raises the metabolic rate. C. It increases caloric expenditure and thus helps regulate body weight. D. It can result in substantial weight gain due to increase in muscle mass.

13. Which of the following statements about exercise and disease prevention is TRUE? A. Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. B. Weight-bearing exercises protects women against osteoporosis. C. Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. D. All of these statements are true.

14. Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT A. improved self-image. B. improved memory. C. decreased insulin sensitivity. D. decreased stress.

15. Regular physical activity is linked to all of the following EXCEPT A. reduced self-esteem. B. reduced anxiety. C. improved sleep. D. improved mood.

16. Which of the following statements about the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being is FALSE? A. Exercise enhances self-image. B. Exercise improves body image. C. Exercise creates mood swings. D. Exercise increases energy level.

17. Which of the following statements about exercise programs is TRUE? A. The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. B. Vigorous exercise should occur every day. C. To be successful, an exercise program should be treated as a chore. D. To be successful, an exercise program needs to be conducted with a trainer

18. Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser who has been sedentary until then? A. racquetball B. walking C. basketball D. tennis

19. The physical activity pyramid includes all of the following EXCEPT A. flexibility training. B. strength training. C. cardiorespiratory endurance. D. agility training.

20. In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program? A. if he is inactive and over 40 years of age B. if he has diabetes or asthma C. if he has a history of heart disease D. all of these