Aerobic Mid-Term Exam

What does the systolic number in blood pressure measurement represent?

• The pressure when the heart is resting

• The pressure within the arterial system after the heart contracts

• The amount of force a muscle can exert

• The percentage of body fat

What is Body Mass Index (BMI) a measure of?

• Muscular strength

• Body fat based on height and weight

• Flexibility

• Blood pressure

Which term refers to the ability to move muscles and joints through their full range of motion?

• Cardiorespiratory fitness

• Flexibility

• Pulse

• Muscular endurance

What does aerobic exercise involve?

• Producing energy with the use of oxygen

• A state of lost physical fitness

• Producing energy without oxygen

• Excessive training resulting in fatigue

What is the main role of the Transversus Abdominis muscle?

• To flex and bend the trunk

• To stabilize the spine and pelvis

• To assist in forced expiration

• To increase the range of motion

What does the term 'isometric muscle actions' refer to?

• Muscle shortening at a constant speed

• Muscle exerting force greater than the resistive force

• Muscle exerting force equal to the force placed on it

• Muscle developing tension while lengthening

What is the definition of 'overtraining'?

• The process of moving towards a more advanced state

• The type of exercise performed

• The number of training sessions in a given timeframe

• Excessive training resulting in fatigue

What does 'unsaturated fat' refer to?

• Fats most often solid at room temperature

• Fats considered beneficial because they can improve blood cholesterol levels

• The worst type of fat for your health

• The building blocks of the fat in our bodies

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• To serve as the building blocks of proteins

• To act as an energy source

• To improve blood cholesterol levels

• To build and repair muscles and bones

What does the term 'eccentric muscle action' describe?

• A muscle exerting force greater than the resistive force

• A muscle developing tension while lengthening

• A muscle exerting force equal to the force being placed on it

• A muscle shortening at a constant speed