Safe Weight Training — Unit test Answers

Lisa and Rachel want to determine their muscular endurance, but they don't have access to a gym or any weight-lifting equipment. What can they use? A.maxing out methodB.percent of 1 RM methodC.calisthenic methodD.absolute method

Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance? A. high jumping B. long distance running C. sprinting D. throwing a fast ball Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance? A. lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions B. lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions C. lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions D. lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When using the absolute method to assess muscular endurance, you should adjust the weight according to each individual's strength ability.

Which of the following BEST describes what alveoli are?A.They are the smallest tubes in the respiratory system.B.They have a small amount of surface area. C.They are found on the end of bronchioles.D.They are comprised of millions of cells.

One reason the skeletal system is important is because __________. A. without the skeletal system, an individual would not have enough calcium to live B. the skeletal system creates the connective tissue and tendons that allow the body to move C. the skeletal system is solely responsible for housing the body's immune system D. the skeletal system is responsible for controlling functions of the entire body Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?A.In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best. B.Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.C.Exercising one hour before eating is best. D.Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.

When comparing the proper position for spotting different exercises, you can conclude that, in spotting any exercise, it is important to __________. A. stand with your feet together B. keep your hand on the bar C. keep your back upright D. Place your hand inside the lifter's hands Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

In activities involving special needs, rules do not have to be the same for everyone to be considered fair.

Improvements in muscular strength will not affect muscular endurance.

Which of the following is an example of improved functioning as related to the benefits of muscular strength and endurance training? A. having stronger bones B. easier to do household chores C. lower blood pressure D. larger lung capacity Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

The overriding problem with both theories of muscle growth, hypertrophy and hyperplasia, is that __________. A. neither can be accepted as correct because muscles growth is difficult to study in humans B. neither one is theoretically possible C. neither has been studied by reputable scientists D. neither has been accepted by member of the fitness community Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When spotting an overhead press, the spotter would need to __________. A. keep his or her hands off the lifter and weights and make sure the lifter did not fall back B. keep his or her hands beneath the bar and watch the bar carefully C. hold the lifter under his or her shoulders and move with the lifter as the weight is lifted D. place his or her hands outside the lifter's hands and stand with a straight back Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It is best to eat within an hour of exercising.

With age, muscles can become weaker. This is due to __________. A. connections between nerves, which cause more pain and therefore less use B. damage from everyday use and injuries that accumulate over time C. disconnections between motor nerves and muscle fibers D. difficulties that occur during muscle growth and repair Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As a person ages, his or her levels of cardiorespiratory fitness tend to __________.A.improveB.declineC.stay the sameD.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

As exercise levels increase, which of the following physiological changes occurs in the respiratory system? A. The respiratory muscles shrink. B. The lungs expand in size. C. The trachea widens. D. The airways narrow. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you had a 30-pound barbell at home and you wanted to compare your muscular endurance to your younger brother's, which method would be the BEST to use?A.absolute methodB.maxing outC.prediction of 1 percent RMD.fixed percentage of 1 max RM