Treatment for Common Sports Injuries — Unit test Answers

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

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in efficiency?

A
metabolism
B
type of movement
C
muscle efficiency
D
digestion
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.
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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 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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Justify the need for fitness evaluations for those wishing to become firefighters.

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8

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

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9

Which of the following exercises would be BEST for improving muscular strength and endurance?

A
walking
B
running
C
push-ups
D
bicycling
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What are the three underlying training principles of effective workout programs?

A
specificity, dedication, and enthusiasm
B
overload, dedication, and enthusiasm
C
specificity, overload, and progression
D
progression, enthusiasm, and overload
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Human muscles have an efficiency of about __________.

A
9 to 17%
B
18 to 26%
C
27 to 35%
D
36 to 44%
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Compare and contrast the curl-up and arm hang test and explain why different tests cannot be used interchangeably.

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To score in the 85th percentile at age 15 in the President's Challenge, girls must __________.

A
complete the shuttle run in 9.0 seconds
B
run a mile in 8:08
C
complete 11 pull-ups
D
perform 57 curl-ups in 60 seconds
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According to the principles of FITT, what is the relation between the intensity of an exercise and the time an exercise needs to be performed?

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
More blood is pumped through the body.
B
The risk of cardiovascular disease is decreased.
C
Longer durations of large muscle exercises are possible.
D
The efficiency of the respiratory system increases.
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Which of the following techniques should you NOT use when recording your performance on a fitness evaluation?

A
have a partner help count your reps as you work
B
confirm the score is recorded correctly
C
record your score after you have finished all of the events
D
make sure you are given credit for your score
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Which of the following influences on skill-related fitness cannot be applied or changed to improve fitness levels?

A
heredity
B
practice
C
specificity
D
none of the above
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Explain the difference between mass and weight for objects on Earth and on the Moon.

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

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Any external force that acts against movement is called __________.

A
gravity
B
efficiency
C
resistance
D
momentum

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