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Beginning An Exercise Program — Unit test Answers

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

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Muscular strength is BEST described by __________.

A
the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly
B
the average metabolic efficiency of muscles
C
the force produced in a single maximum effort
D
daily levels of physical activity and exertion
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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.
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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.
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In general, the type of sports and exercise programs in which you can participate is determined by factors out of your control.

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Which of the following is NOT a clear example of the application of the principle of specificity?

A
lifting weights to build muscle strength
B
running to become a better runner
C
bicycling to build leg strength
D
swimming to improve coordination
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Yasmin creates a brochure about sun safety. What information should she include in it?

A
Wear sunglasses to the beach only if they are on trend.
B
Always use a sunscreen that has an SPF of 30 or higher.
C
Apply sunscreen only to the face to reduce application time.
D
Head out during midday hours to get tan more quickly.
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Two types of physical activities are exercise programs and sports activities.

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Explain the tangible physical benefits of warming up for and cooling down from a workout activity.

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Why should a good warm-up include stretching and activity-specific warm-up actions?

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The __________ of exercise determines the health and fitness benefit of the exercise.

A
frequency
B
intensity
C
time
D
type
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Which health consequence is most likely to result from air pollution?

A
cholera
B
asbestosis
C
decreased intelligence
D
typhoid
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Which of the following statements BEST describes the sprint test?

A
It is conducted over a specified short distance.
B
The sprint test begins at a slow pace that increases as the runner continues.
C
The runner should sprint as fast as possible to the finish line.
D
Sprinting is running at a moderate, sustainable pace.
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Discuss the role of the medical professional in beginning an exercise program.

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