UNIT 2 EXAM REVIEW KINE 2115
FITNESS FOR LIVING DUE 16TH
SEPTEMBER
Muscular Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-The greatest force that can be produced by a
muscle
Muscular Endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-How long a muscle can sustain a submaximal contraction
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER-manipulating the frequency, intensity, and volume
of training
Overload Principle - CORRECT ANSWER-exposure of the body to a stress that it is not
accustomed to
Fast Twitch Fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle fibers that contract rapidly and
forcefully but fatigue quickly
Slow Twitch Fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle fibers that contract at a slow rate
and have very good endurance
Functional Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-Addresses the specificity to an even greater
extent than modification of mode, volume, and frequency
Isotonic Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle contraction against a variable
resistance and speeds
Isometric Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscular contraction with little or no
movement
Eccentric Phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle Lengthens
Concentric Phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Contracts while shortening
When does our strength begin to decline naturally? - CORRECT ANSWER-between 20-
30 years
What are the functions of muscle tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement, Posture,
Generate heat, Return blood to the heart, Metabolism
How does muscle mass affect metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-extra pound of
muscle can increase resting metabolism by about 35 calories per day
What percent of our body weight is muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER-40%
What are optimal training conditions to achieve gains in strength training in terms of
frequency per week? - CORRECT ANSWER-4-6 per week
What are the 3 components of a sound strength training program? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mode, Volume, and Frequency
What percent of a one-rep maximum is a good level to start a weight training program? -
CORRECT ANSWER-50-60%
What is the required time frame to see significant strength improvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Minimum of 8 weeks
How does reduced strength affect the aging person? - CORRECT ANSWER-lessons
the quality of his/her mobility and can lead to musculoskeletal injury
Is walking sufficient for sustaining muscle mass in the lower body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No
How does strength training affect the female's muscle(s)? - CORRECT ANSWERDecrease body fat and improved muscle
Do men and women have the same quality of muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWERYes
What assessments are used to determine muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bench Jump, Abdominal Crunch, Push-ups, Modified Dip
When is a spotter recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-Free Weights
Daily total fat should be what % of daily total caloric intake? - CORRECT ANSWER-20-
35%
Cholesterol consumption should be kept below ____ mg per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-180 mg
General daily sodium intake should be less than _____mg per day. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2300 mg
Vegetarianism - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumption of a diet consisting predominantly
of plant foods.
Nutrient Density - CORRECT ANSWER-Contains alot of significant nutrients with low
calories
Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-Body's preferred energy source
simple carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-Sugars, hold them to a minimum. They
increase your risk of CVD and obesity
Complex Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER-High in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Low in fat, calories and are cholesterol free. Has longer chains of sugars.
Fats - CORRECT ANSWER-Contains 9 calories per gram, Avenue for transportation of
Vitamins (A,D,E, & K). Important for cell regulation.
Saturated Fats - CORRECT ANSWER-Solid at room temperature, comes from animals,
and elevates your LDL cholesterol (builds up in blood vessel wall)
Polyunsaturated Fats & Monunsaturated fats - CORRECT ANSWER-Must consist of
10% of fat within an American's diet, can help lower LDL, and doesn't raise LDL
cholesterol
Complete Protein - CORRECT ANSWER-contains all 9 essential amino acids
Incomplete Protein - CORRECT ANSWER-a food that lacks one or more essential
amino acids (vegetables)
Dispensible amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER-These 11 nonessential of these, they
are already produced by the body
Indispensable amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER-These 9 are essential, they come
from the individuals diet
Added sugars - CORRECT ANSWER-sugars and syrups that are added to food during
processing or preparation. They provide no nutrients. Found in 47% of beverages and
75% of snacks and sweets
Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-Organic compounds that help convert food into energy
there are two types:
Fat-soluble:
Dissolved/stored in fat
A,D,E,K
Can reach toxic levels if supplements are taken
Water-soluble
Dissolve in water, removed daily
B-Complex, C
Must be consumed on a daily basis
Minerals - CORRECT ANSWER-Inorganic compounds needed in small amounts. They
provide structure and regulation to of body processes such as:
Muscle contraction
Blood Clotting
Protein synthesis
Component of enzymes
What are the major minerals we need? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Iron (used to make
hemoglobin)
- Calcium (used for bone formation
Iron - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to make hemoglobin, part of the red blood cells.
Insufficiency of this causes Anemia
Calcium - CORRECT ANSWER-Used for bone formation and a lack of this leads to
osteoporosis
Soluble Fiber - CORRECT ANSWER-It dissolves or forms a gel in water, is thought to
be helpful in lowering blood cholesterol levels. Is also valuable in stabilizing blood
glucose levels.
Good sources include: citrus fruits, oats, barely, kidney beans, and apples
Insoluble Fiber - CORRECT ANSWER-It does not dissolve in water, is found in
numerous fruits, grains, and vegetables. Helps waste flow through the digestive tract
Phytochemicals - CORRECT ANSWER-Chemicals in plant-based foods that are not
nutrients but that have effects on the body.
omega-3 fatty acids - CORRECT ANSWER-polyunsaturated fatty acids commonly
found in fish oils that are beneficial to cardiovascular health
DASH diet - CORRECT ANSWER-Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
Consistent with the Dietary Guidelines and ChooseMyPlate
Mediterranean Diet - CORRECT ANSWER-A dietary pattern associated with cultures
bordering the Mediterranean Sea; the pattern emphasizes whole grains, fruits,
vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, fish, and olive oil and limits meat, saturated fat, and
full-fat dairy products.
ChooseMyPlate - CORRECT ANSWER-USDA food grouping system that guides
nutrition and health.
The section representations:
1 - Grains
2 - Vegetables
3 - Fruits
4 - Meat and Beans
5 - Dairy Food
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UNIT 2 EXAM REVIEW KINE 2115
FITNESS FOR LIVING DUE 16TH
SEPTEMBER
Muscular Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-The greatest force that can be produced by a
muscle
Muscular Endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-How long a muscle can sustain a sub-
maximal contraction
Periodization - CORRECT ANSWER-manipulating the frequency, intensity, and volume
of training
Overload Principle - CORRECT ANSWER-exposure of the body to a stress that it is not
accustomed to
Fast Twitch Fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle fibers that contract rapidly and
forcefully but fatigue quickly
Slow Twitch Fibers - CORRECT ANSWER-muscle fibers that contract at a slow rate
and have very good endurance
Functional Strength - CORRECT ANSWER-Addresses the specificity to an even greater
extent than modification of mode, volume, and frequency
Isotonic Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle contraction against a variable
resistance and speeds
Isometric Contraction - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscular contraction with little or no
movement
Eccentric Phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle Lengthens
Concentric Phase - CORRECT ANSWER-Contracts while shortening
When does our strength begin to decline naturally? - CORRECT ANSWER-between 20-
30 years
What are the functions of muscle tissue? - CORRECT ANSWER-Movement, Posture,
Generate heat, Return blood to the heart, Metabolism
, How does muscle mass affect metabolism? - CORRECT ANSWER-extra pound of
muscle can increase resting metabolism by about 35 calories per day
What percent of our body weight is muscle? - CORRECT ANSWER-40%
What are optimal training conditions to achieve gains in strength training in terms of
frequency per week? - CORRECT ANSWER-4-6 per week
What are the 3 components of a sound strength training program? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mode, Volume, and Frequency
What percent of a one-rep maximum is a good level to start a weight training program? -
CORRECT ANSWER-50-60%
What is the required time frame to see significant strength improvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Minimum of 8 weeks
How does reduced strength affect the aging person? - CORRECT ANSWER-lessons
the quality of his/her mobility and can lead to musculoskeletal injury
Is walking sufficient for sustaining muscle mass in the lower body? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No
How does strength training affect the female's muscle(s)? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decrease body fat and improved muscle
Do men and women have the same quality of muscle fibers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Yes
What assessments are used to determine muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Bench Jump, Abdominal Crunch, Push-ups, Modified Dip
When is a spotter recommended? - CORRECT ANSWER-Free Weights
Daily total fat should be what % of daily total caloric intake? - CORRECT ANSWER-20-
35%
Cholesterol consumption should be kept below ____ mg per day - CORRECT
ANSWER-180 mg
General daily sodium intake should be less than _____mg per day. - CORRECT
ANSWER-2300 mg
Vegetarianism - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumption of a diet consisting predominantly
of plant foods.