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WorksheetsTest Principles of Exercise
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 41mins
What is the normal extensibility of all soft tissues that allows the full range of motion of a joint?
Flexibility
Strength
Self-Myofascial Release
Body Composition
The speed at which a repetition is performed is known as...
Repetition Intensity
Repetition Tempo
Set Speed
Set Intensity
The process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and holding the stretch for 30 seconds is known as...
Resistance Exercises
Self-Myofascial Release (Foam Rolling)
Dynamic Stretching
Static Stretching
What type of exercise is this?
Upper body push
Upper body pull
Triple extension
Hip hinge
Anaerobic exercise is
More difficult but shorter in time
Longer in time but easier to do
Difficult and long in time
Which of these is NOT a long-term benefit of exercise?
Reduction in the risk of heart disease, strokes, dementia
Decrease in bone density
Hypertrophy of the heart muscle
Bradycardia
Increased tolerance to blood lactate levels
What are the cardiovascular health benefits of physical activity?
Physical activity can actually harm the cardiovascular system.
Physical activity only benefits the muscles, not the cardiovascular system.
Physical activity has no cardiovascular health benefits.
Physical activity has several cardiovascular health benefits.
How does physical activity contribute to muscle strength and endurance?
Physical activity has no impact on muscle strength and endurance.
Physical activity only improves muscle coordination, not growth or endurance.
Muscle growth and endurance are determined solely by genetics and cannot be influenced by physical activity.
Physical activity stimulates muscle growth and improves endurance through muscle fiber damage and repair, increased blood flow, and improved muscle coordination.
What role does physical activity play in weight management?
Physical activity leads to weight gain.
Physical activity has no impact on weight management.
Physical activity helps burn calories and maintain weight.
Physical activity only helps build muscle, not in weight management.
What are the mental health benefits of participating in regular physical activity?
Participating in physical activity can worsen mental health.
Regular physical activity has no impact on mental health.
There are no proven mental health benefits of regular physical activity.
Regular physical activity has numerous mental health benefits.
How does physical activity contribute to bone health?
Physical activity stimulates the production of new bone tissue, increases bone density, and improves the strength and flexibility of bones.
Physical activity only improves muscle strength, not bone health.
Physical activity decreases bone density and weakens bones.
Physical activity has no impact on bone health.
What are some examples of cardiovascular activities?
basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball
running, swimming, cycling, brisk walking, dancing
reading, painting, cooking, gardening
yoga, weightlifting, stretching, meditation
What are some effective strategies for weight management through physical activity?
Consume a high-calorie diet
Avoid physical activity altogether
Use extreme diets to lose weight quickly
Regular exercise, incorporate physical activity into daily routines, set realistic goals, monitor progress, seek professional guidance if necessary
How does physical activity help reduce stress and improve mood?
Physical activity increases the production of stress hormones, leading to increased stress and worsened mood.
Physical activity increases the production of endorphins and reduces stress hormones, leading to improved mood and reduced stress.
Physical activity has no effect on reducing stress and improving mood.
Physical activity only helps reduce stress but has no effect on improving mood.
What are some weight-bearing exercises that promote bone health?
walking, running, dancing, hiking, weightlifting
cycling
yoga
swimming
You need at least three balanced workouts a week to maintain general fitness.
True
False
People who exercise burn calories, even at rest.
True
False
The best time to stretch is before a workout.
True
False
How long should a warm-up last?
5-10 min
1 hour
3-5 min
15 min
The ability of the muscle to perform sustained and continuous work
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Endurance
Power
Which component would be most important for a long-distance runner?
Reaction time
Cardiovascular endurance
Agility
Muscular strength
The ability of a muscle to exert a force to overcome a resistance.
Speed
Strength
Power
Agility
What is the ratio of lean body tissue to fat body tissue called?
body composition
weight
obesity quotient
preparation
What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion called?
agility
flexibility
balance
coordination
What is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen over time called?
power
reaction time
F.I.T.T.
cardiorespiratory endurance
What is the ability of muscles to exert force called?
muscular strength
coordination
H.I.I.T.
F.I.T.T
What does F.I.T.T. mean?
Frequency, Investment, Time, Type
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type
Frequency, Investment, Tension, Type
Frequency, Intensity, Terminal, Type
What is an example of your resting heart rate?
heart rate at the end of the workout
heart rate in phase 3 of H.I.I.T.
heart rate when you wake up
heart rate during F.I.T.T.
What is your target heart rate?
heart rate range between resting and maximum
heart rate range where you should be during vigorous exercise
heart rate range if you want to get fit but NOT build muscle
heart rate range when you wake up in the morning
The mental/emotional benefits of exercise are
increased self-confidence, reduced stress, better sleep
lower blood pressure
sticking more to your routine
The physical benefits of a workout are
less stress
lower heart rate, more muscle, burn more calories even at rest
make new friends
The social benefits of training are
burn calories even at rest, maintain a healthy weight
meet new friends, more energy to be social, train with a partner and achieve more goals
perform better in tests and memory tasks
Why is it important to warm up before and stretch after exercise?
prevents injuries and avoids stiffness
increases blood flow and speeds up recovery
makes ligaments and tendons stronger
increases the flow of vitamins and minerals to the tissues
Which statement is true?
Playing video games is a form of physical activity.
Physical activity is any movement that requires your large muscle groups to work.
Physical activity promotes heart disease.
Physical activity only provides physical benefits.
Which is NOT one of the 5 components of physical fitness?
body composition
flexibility
BMI
cardiorespiratory endurance
Aerobic activities are those that
raise your heart rate to your target zone
raise your heart rate above your target zone
keep your heart rate at 60-80 beats per minute
are not very fun
The ability to stay fit as you age is called
the FITT formula
target zone
lifetime fitness
cross-training
A social benefit of exercising can be having fun.
True
False
The ability to perform daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands is _______.
Exercise
Physical Fitness
One can improve their physical condition through exercise.
True
False
Running, swimming, and cycling are all examples of ________ exercise.
aerobic
anaerobic
Which of the following is a physical benefit of being physically active?
Increased metabolic rate
Improved heart efficiency
Faster recovery from injuries
All of the above
Age and ability play an important role in becoming physically fit.
True
False
Cardiorespiratory endurance should be the foundation of a physical activity program.
True
False
Browsing the internet is an example of
anaerobic activity
range of motion
sedentary behavior
aerobic behavior
To increase cardiorespiratory fitness, you should engage in _____________ activity at a certain level of intensity
anaerobic
stretching
aerobic
strengthening
Should you start an exercise program by exercising intensely right away?
true
false
Rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups over a prolonged period of time?
Strength
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Flexibility
Exercise involving short bursts of energy?
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Endurance
Flexibility
Lifting a weight of 50 pounds from the ground is an example of ____________ exercise?
Cardiovascular
Anaerobic
Aerobic
Overload
Gradually increasing the demands on your body?
Specifity
overload
Progression
taking in fluids so that the body functions properly
hypothermia
sprain
hydration
hyperdration
