Chapter 11 Quiz

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Which statement best summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity? A. Long-term, heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who exercise only moderately. B. Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity. C. Regular exercise does not have any correlation to a healthy immune system. D. The most significant improvements in immunity are seen when a moderate exerciser begins a more intense exercise program.
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B. Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity.
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The least serious form of heat-related illness is A. heatstroke. B. heat exhaustion. C. heat cramps. D. hypothermia.
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C. heat cramps.
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What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recommendation for the minimum amount of moderate exercise for adults? A. 100 minutes per week B. 150 minutes per week C. 200 minutes per week D. 250 minutes per week
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B. 150 minutes per week
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Which of the following is true about target heart rate? A. It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise. B. It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate. C. It is the threshold level of exercise at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably. D. It varies by a person's body weight.
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B. It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
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Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT A. improving blood flow. B. increasing LDL levels. C. increasing heart efficiency. D. increasing the number of capillaries.
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B. increasing LDL levels.
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Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's A. blood pressure. B. heart rate. C. metabolic rate. D. resistance to infection.
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C. metabolic rate.
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The principle of fitness training that holds that the body should be gradually required to do more than it is used to doing is A. specificity. B. tension. C. overload. D. duration.
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C. overload.
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Which of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is purchasing running shoes? A. Make sure they fit properly by trying them on later in the day when feet have expanded to their largest size. B. Make sure the shoes are made specifically for running. C. Make sure the shoes have good shock absorption. D. Make sure there is no extra room in the toe box.
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D. Make sure there is no extra room in the toe box.
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In a fitness program, increasing the amount of weight you lift over time is an example of the A. specificity principle. B. overload principle. C. reversibility principle. D. intensity principle.
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B. overload principle.
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According to cancer experts, what percentage of cancers could be prevented by being physically active and eating a healthy diet? A. One-quarter B. One-third C. One-half D. Three-quarters
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B. One-third
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Which of the following statements is true about tai chi? A. Tai chi increases flexibility through the use of asanas (poses). B. Tai chi originated in India about 5,000 years ago. C. Tai chi combines stretching and movement against resistance, which is aided by devices such as tension springs or heavy rubber bands. D. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise widely practiced in the West that promotes balance, coordination, and meditation.
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D. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise widely practiced in the West that promotes balance, coordination, and meditation.
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Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness? A. Cardiorespiratory fitness B. Muscular strength and endurance C. Body composition D. Body image
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D. Body image
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Which general training principles must be considered when designing an exercise program? A. Overload and specificity B. Frequency, reversibility, and specificity C. Specificity and reversibility D. Overload, specificity, and reversibility
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D. Overload, specificity, and reversibility
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A person with strong core muscles has improved posture and A. reduced chance of injury. B. enhanced cardiovascular fitness. C. the ability to lift free weights. D. reduced training time.
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A. reduced chance of injury.
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Which of the following is the most serious form of heat-stress illness? A. Heat cramps B. Heat exhaustion C. Heat response D. Heatstroke
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D. Heatstroke
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Which of the following is not true about hypothermia? A. It is a potentially fatal condition from abnormally low body temperature. B. In early stages it causes shivering. C. It may produce poor judgment, apathy, and amnesia. D. It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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D. It can only happen in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Which type of physical activity involves planned, structured, and repetitive body movement? A. Exercise B. Strength C. Aerobic D. Fitness
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A. Exercise
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Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of A. exercise. B. physical fitness. C. physical activity. D. endurance.
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C. physical activity.
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Training for muscle endurance can be done with A. free weights or weight machines and the guidance of a personal trainer. B. weight machines or resistance bands or equipment. C. free weights or your own body weight. D. free weights, machines, resistance equipment, or your own body weight
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D. free weights, machines, resistance equipment, or your own body weight
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How long does it take for a person's body to become accustomed to exercising in the heat? A. 4-5 days B. About a week C. About 2 weeks D. At least 3 weeks
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C. About 2 weeks
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Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol known as "bad cholesterol"? A. HDLs B. LDLs C. Triglycerides D. Essential lipids
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B. LDLs
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If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue you are considered to be A. athletic. B. flexible. C. agile. D. physically fit.
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D. physically fit.
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Which of the following is an example of a test that assesses muscular endurance? A. 1-minute curl-up test B. Maximum repetition test C. Sit-and-reach test D. 1.5-mile run test
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A. 1-minute curl-up test
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Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT A. lower incidence of diabetes. B. lower incidence of hypertension. C. lower life expectancy. D. lower incidence of coronary artery disease.
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C. lower life expectancy.
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All of the following are overuse injuries EXCEPT A. shin splints. B. runner's knee. C. plantar fasciitis. D. ligament sprain.
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D. ligament sprain.
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Tasha is 20 years old and wants to find her 60 percent target heart rate. This calculation would equal A. 60 beats per minute. B. 200 beats per minute. C. 160 beats per minute. D. 120 beats per minute.
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D. 120 beats per minute.
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Women who lift weights will not develop the same bulky muscles as men due to lower levels of A. estrogen. B. steroids. C. inflammation. D. testosterone.
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D. testosterone.
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All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT A. target heart rate. B. talk test. C. blood gas analysis. D. rating of perceived exertion.
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C. blood gas analysis.
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Exercise can improve mental health by A. burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphins. B. decreasing endorphin production after exercise. C. burning off the byproducts of metabolism and improving cognitive ability. D. increasing strength and aerobic capacity.
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A. burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphins.
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A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of A. isometric training. B. specificity. C. tension training. D. isolation.
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B. specificity.
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A person practicing which of the following forms of exercise will experience improvements in coordination? A. Yoga only B. Tai chi only C. Spinning D. Both yoga and tai chi
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D. Both yoga and tai chi
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Regular aerobic exercise improves the functioning of the A. lungs, bronchi, and large vessels. B. bones and muscles. C. skeletal and cardiac muscles. D. heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
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D. heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
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In a fitness program, the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle? A. Specificity B. Overload C. Reversibility D. Flexibility
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C. Reversibility
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The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as A. muscular endurance. B. muscular strength. C. aerobic capacity. D. the overload principle.
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B. muscular strength.
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All of the following are part of the RICE formula for treating sports- and fitness-related injuries EXCEPT A. rest the injured body part. B. elevate the injured extremity. C. compress the injury with an elastic bandage. D. apply heat at the injury site.
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D. apply heat at the injury site.
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When doing some form of aerobic exercise, you are at an appropriate intensity when you are A. not able to catch your breath. B. able to sing clearly. C. able to talk to someone. D. intermittently able to talk
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C. able to talk to someone.
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What are the components of the FITT principle that apply to all types of exercise? A. Frequency, intensity, time, and type B. Fitness, intensity, tension, and time C. Frequency, information, time, and tempo D. Fitness, involvement, time, and type.
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A. Frequency, intensity, time, and type