Unit Test Answers

Susan and Laura are having a disagreement over who has more muscular strength. Susan is a distance runner and Laura is a sprinter. Which girl would be more likely to have more muscular strength? A. Susan because her muscles can contract repeatedly over a longer period of time. B. Laura because her muscles can produce more force for a single event. C. Laura because her muscles can remain contracted over a longer period of time. D. Susan because her muscles work together to produce great force to take her the distance. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When comparing a well-designed muscular strength workout to a well-designed muscular endurance workout, you would conclude that __________. A. fewer repetitions with heavier weights would build muscular strength, while less weight and more repetitions would build muscular endurance B. more weight and more repetitions build strength, while less weight and fewer repetitions build endurance C. moderate weight with high repetitions builds strength, while heavy weight with low repetitions builds endurance D. less weight with low repetitions builds strength, and moderate weight with low repetitions builds endurance Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Crunches are principally a(n) __________ exercise. A. abdominal B. arm C. back D. chest Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Weight lifters often use supplements and drugs to enhance their appearance or performance. In which scenario is the weight lifter placing himself or herself at the greatest risk for harm? A. An overweight high school football player is using caffeine to combat fatigue during his workouts. B. A thin high school lacrosse player is using creatine to improve performance on the field. C. A healthy high school wrestler is using anabolic steroids to build muscle mass. D. A normal high school student is using one daily protein supplement to build muscle. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Plyometric exercises involve __________. A. eccentric muscle loading and concentric contraction B. concentric muscle loading and eccentric contraction C. repeated eccentric muscle loadings and stretching D. repeated concentric muscle contractions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Lisa is beginning a weight-training program to firm up and gain muscular strength. She has decided to do some cycling or treadmill jogging to warm up, stretch before the workout and lift weights that isolate each muscle group in her body. She'll take the time to stretch before she leaves the gym. She is so dedicated that she is going to do this workout every day. After doing this for a few months, what may be the biggest concern? A. Lisa could experience burnout from spending so much time in the gym. B. Lisa could become obsessed with how she looks. C. Lisa might lose her friends because she is devoting too much time to working out. D. Lisa might experience symptoms of overtraining, like weight loss and increased irritability. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Compare and contrast drugs and supplements. Give two ways that they are similar and two ways that they are different.

When lifting weights or spotting a weight lifter, the individual must always keep a straight back.

Sasha has been working out for a few months now. She has a schedule that requires her to go to the gym every day. Lately, she noticed that her blood pressure is up and she is feeling irritable. What action would benefit her the most?A.She should adjust her schedule so she has more time for her workouts.B.She should find a workout partner to help her through her workout.C.She should adjust her workout so she has days off to recover.D.She should change her workout to include more variety.

If you increased the amount of muscle mass in your body, what other changes would occur?

Which of the following is a leg exercise? A. lunges B. lat pull-downs C. upright rows D. dips Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

While carefully watching the lifter, the spotter stands with her feet together and her hands ready. In terms of safety, this could BEST be described as __________. A. poor technique because her feet should be positioned differently B. good technique because she is positioned properly C. poor technique because she does not have her hands on the weights D. good technique because she is standing still Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explain why it is important for a well-designed weight-training program to develop all six areas of the body.

Describe the components of health-related fitness.

In order to prevent injury from weight training, before you begin an exercise program, it would be most important to __________. A. identify your goals B. perform muscular fitness testing C. decide when you will train D. identify the resources you have available Please select the best answer from the choices provided.