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The track coach notices that his star runner is running quicker than ever before, but quickly gets tired and shows evidence of depression after the race. The coach should suspect that the runner might be taking __________.

A
growth hormones
B
amphetamines
C
protein supplements
D
creatine
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Staying upright during vigorous physical activity is BEST described as having good __________.

A
balance
B
flexibility
C
agility
D
reaction time
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Roxy is exercising with a jump rope. Although she is standing next to Hector, she is having difficulty speaking to him due to her exertion. Therefore, it is likely that Roxy is exercising at __________.

A
low intensity
B
moderate intensity
C
vigorous intensity
D
none of the above
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If you are unhappy with your fitness evaluation results, __________.

A
evaluate the results and set improvement goals
B
accept that you have reached your full potential
C
look for scoring errors in the evaluation
D
realize that sports probably are not your thing
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Making positive lifestyle choices will __________.

A
make you the most popular person at school
B
not allow you to have friends because everyone will think you aren't cool
C
only be possible if your parents made positive lifestyle choices
D
result in a healthier life
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Resistance is a force that __________.

A
speeds objects up
B
slows objects down
C
changes an object's inertia
D
does not relate to object's motion
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Which of the following requires the action of a first class lever in the body?

A
jumping
B
push-ups
C
waving
D
nodding
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The key personal decisions that can influence your personal safety while exercising are __________.

A
making sure to replace lost fluids before, during, and after exercise
B
preparing for exercise in extreme temperatures
C
choosing when, where, and how to exercise
D
all of the above
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Health professionals can help those with health issues to __________.

A
find something other than sports or exercise in which to participate
B
match exercise programs and sports with their needs and limitations
C
get completely well before starting any sports or exercise program
D
find others with the same health issue so they can commiserate on their unfortunate situation
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Which statement BEST describes the joy and benefits of playing an individual sport?

A
Playing individual sports is more demanding, so the participant can eat more.
B
Individual sports are better because there are no teammates to have to consider.
C
Playing individual sports helps a person advance mental and physical skills and improves overall health and fitness.
D
A person who participates in an individual sport can be weak in some aspects of the sport because there is no accountability to team members.
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How does heredity affect flexibility?

A
Heredity does not affect flexibility.
B
Heredity affects which joint types a person develops.
C
Heredity affects the amount of flexibility present in joints.
D
Heredity affects how joint structure is developed.
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Body composition is BEST described as __________.

A
the amount of lean muscle in a body
B
the total amount of muscle in a body
C
the total mass of fat in the abdomen
D
the ratio of fat to other tissue in a body
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Which of these team sports affects both health-related fitness and skill-related fitness?

A
basketball
B
volleyball
C
flag football
D
all of the above
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about rest and working out?

A
You should rest as little as possible because it interferes with training.
B
You should allow muscle groups a chance to rest between workouts.
C
Training without resting can injure muscles.
D
Rest prevents overuse and fatigue.
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How does the overload principle apply to a successful fitness program?

A
The overload principle helps individuals determine when their muscles have reached failure while exercising.
B
The overload principle allows people to chart their progress during a fitness program.
C
The overload principle helps individuals achieve consistent gains in their fitness program.
D
The overload principle instructs an individual to target certain body parts while exercising for optimal results.
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Maxing out means performing the most repetitions possible with a set weight to determine your muscular endurance.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following BEST describes what it means to compete?

A
following the rules, understanding the process of sports, respecting competitors
B
celebrating wins only, criticizing teammates to help them improve, getting private lessons
C
doing whatever it takes to win, understanding that winning is all that matters, respecting officials and teammates
D
all of the above
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If you can complete more than 20 repetitions over three sets with your current weight, you should __________.

A
increase the weight until no more than 20 repetitions and three sets are possible
B
decrease the weight and increase the number of sets to 8 to 10
C
increase the weight until you can do no more than 2 to 4 repetitions in three sets
D
keep the weight the same and increase the number of repetitions and sets until you are tired
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Which of the following activities does NOT improve stability?

A
maintaining a narrow base
B
lowering your center of gravity
C
doing balancing exercises
D
leaning into oncoming forces
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In order to provide a safe workout environment, an individual should check __________.

A
the condition and location of the gym equipment and temperature and ventilation in the room
B
his or her strength and flexibility before planning a routine
C
his or her goals and abilities before planning the workout routine
D
the time, frequency, and types of exercises and equipment that he or she prefers

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