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Exercise & SAFETY

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

RICE stands for....

a)

REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION

b)

ROAST, ICE, CONTACT, ELONGATE

c)

RUSTY, IGLOO, COMPRESSION, EXERCISE

d)

ROUND, ICE, CONCRETE, EFFORT

2.

Instead of trying to do too much too fast with starting an exercise routine, you should use...

a)

MODERATION

b)

ANXIETY

c)

EFFORT

d)

MOTIVATION

3.

BEING FIT MEANS...

a)

Improving your overall fitness so you'll be less likely to be injured

b)

Having really big muscles so you look good in the mirror

c)

Doing every exercise harder than anybody else

d)

Being able to lose 10 pounds in one week

4.

When should you stretch?

a)

Both BEFORE and AFTER a workout

b)

NEVER BEFORE or AFTER a workout

c)

ONLY BEFORE a workout

d)

ONLY AFTER a workout

5.

Which of the following is a good strategy for preventing injuries during exercise?

a)

Use good technique and controlled motions

b)

Do everything as HARD as possible

c)

Always raise the INTENSITY level as high as possible

d)

GRIP it and RIP it!! NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!

6.

Proper breathing during exercise is best described as..

a)

erratic and shallow

b)

steady and even

c)

short and quick

d)

ALL or NOTHING

7.

A sprain is an injury to...

a)

ligaments and muscles

b)

muscles and phalanges

c)

tendons and quadriceps

d)

muscles and femur

8.

A strain is an injury to...

a)

Tendons and muscles

b)

Calcaneus and muscles

c)

Tibia and Fibia

d)

Radius and Ulna

9.

A side stitch or cramp is...

a)

a pain in the lower abdominal area while exercising that is not a serious injury

b)

can be avoided by not drinking any water during the day

c)

Is a serious injury and you should stop exercising immediately

d)

Only occurs for people who exercise regularly, not beginners.

10.

Which of the following are NOT symptoms of HEAT EXHAUSTION?

a)

dizziness and fatigue

b)

clammy and pale skin

c)

headache and possible fainting

d)

reduced sweating/perspiration

11.

What is a good definition of a concentric contraction?

a)

When the muscle length contracts (shortens), like when you lift up a dumbbell during a curl exercise.

b)

When the muscle length increases (lengthens), like when you lower a dumbbell during a curl exercise.

12.

What is the definition of an eccentric contraction?

a)

When the muscle lengthens (elongates), like when your bicep is lowering a dumbbell during a curl exercise.

b)

When the muscle contracts (shortens), like when your bicep is raising a dumbbell during a curl exercise.

13.

Which of the following is NOT a good time to exercise outside?

a)

When the air quality is poor

b)

When the air quality is good

c)

You should never exercise outside

d)

When you need to get out some energy

14.

Injuries can occur when...

a)

you do the same exercises over and over in a short period of time without rest or variety

b)

when you start exercise programs with moderation

c)

when you make sure to stretch before and after activity

d)

when you perform exercises with proper technique

15.

Which of the following would NOT be a good way to treat a person with Heat Exhaustion?

a)

Cool down the victim by loosening their clothing and applying a cold compress to their head/neck area.

b)

Move the person out of the heat and into a shady or air-conditioned place.

c)

Layer the victim with a blanket, keep them in direct sunlight, and apply a warm compress to their forehead.

d)

Have the person drink cool water or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine.