Topic Test

Question 1

Muscular strength is BEST described by __________.A.the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedlyB.the average metabolic efficiency of musclesC.the force produced in a single maximum effortD.daily levels of physical activity and exertion

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

In general, fitness evaluations are meant to help you measure your physical fitness against those of similar age and gender

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 3

Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not for another?A.Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.B.Physical activity only leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.C.Bodies adapt to increased physical demands placed upon them.D.The same exercise programs always conform to the principle of overload.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements BEST explains why the standing long jump is a test of power?A.The distance jumped is directly related to leg power.B.The test does not require any other fitness skills.C.Most power-oriented fitness tests are focused on the legs.D.The standing long jump is the only reliable test of leg power.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 5

Explain the relationship between muscular strength and endurance and describe their impact on health-related fitness.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muscular strength is the maximum force a muscle can produce in one contraction; muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly over time. Both contribute to health-related fitness by supporting daily activities, improving posture, reducing injury risk, increasing lean body mass, and enhancing overall physical function and metabolic health.

Question 6

List the principles of exercise.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

specificity, overload, progression

Question 7

Explain how specificity plays a role in high-performance sports.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

While the various components of skill-related fitness are interrelated, specific training can target particular skills for improvement. General levels of skill-related fitness are important for all sports, but some high-performance sports require a high level of fitness with a specific skill. By targeting the improvement of the particular skill required, specificity can be used to improve performance in the desired sport.

Question 8

Explain why the wall test is best considered a coordination test.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The wall test involves throwing a ball against a wall with one hand and catching it with the opposite hand as it bounces back. It measures the ability of using different body parts in conjunction with one another. While reaction time is somewhat a factor, it is a repetitive, pattern behavior test that makes good coordination a more important factor than agility, power, or speed.

Question 9

Which of the following influences on skill-related fitness cannot be applied or changed to improve fitness levels?A.heredityB.practiceC.specificityD.none of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 10

Which of the following tests uses calipers to assess body composition?A.skinfold testB.sit-and-reachC.arm hangD.curl-up

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

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