Health-related Fitness Answers

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the curl-up test?A.The curl-up only tests the endurance of the abdominal muscles, not their strength.B.Curl-ups are performed while lying on the floor with knees slightly bent.C.The fingers are supposed to slide 3.5 inches along the floor during a curl-up.D.Curl-ups are supposed to be done at a rate of about one every three seconds.

During resistance exercise, muscles are __________.A.working against a forceB.repeatedly contractedC.concerted in movementD.all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition?A.increased metabolic efficiencyB.reduced risk of cardiovascular diseaseC.increased range of movementD.improved bone and joint health

Which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?A.taking your pulseB.performing the test for 1 hourC.comparing your results to a reference chartD.using a 12-inch step

Which of the following do performance evaluation tests NOT measure? A. agility B. reaction time C. coordination D. sport knowledge Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following BEST explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body?A.Push-ups don't exercise leg muscle groups.B.Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups.C.Weight lifting is more important for muscle strength than endurance.D.Not all muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously.

Different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health-related fitness.

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss.