HUN 2201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following BEST describes exercise?
any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure
ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion
leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group - Answer -
leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP) be an
important source of energy?
sprinting in a 100-meter race
running a 10-kilometer road race
playing in a football game
biking up a mountain - Answer -sprinting in a 100-meter race
Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological effects of regular physical
activity?
enhances the action of insulin
decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
improves sleep patterns
enhances gastric motility - Answer -enhances gastric motility
In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?
weight lifting
distance swimming
marathons
cross-country skiing - Answer -weight lifting
Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which type of activity would be the
MOST effective to achieve this goal?
yoga four times a week
swimming three times a week
weight lifting every other day
resistance training three times a week - Answer -swimming three times a week
What is meant by the overload principle?
improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on the body
stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range of motion
complete depletion of the body's glycogen
subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress - Answer -improving fitness by
placing extra physical demand on the body
Which of the following is NOT recommended to ensure adequate hydration after
completing an exercise session?
, Consume fluids with a mix of water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.
Drink a caffeinated carbonated beverage to restore electrolytes.
Drink at least 3 cups of fluid per pound of body weight lost.
Consume 125-150% of fluid lost during exercise. - Answer -Drink a caffeinated
carbonated beverage to restore electrolytes.
Due to the high cost, physical education programs are no longer mandated in schools
throughout the United States.
True
False - Answer -False
The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of motion.
True
False - Answer -True
The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited.
True
False - Answer -False
The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from
intense exercise.
True
False - Answer -False
Carbohydrate loading is effective for most athletes and poses no disadvantages.
True
False - Answer -False
Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as
ergogenic aids.
pantothenic aids.
ATP-enhancers.
pyruvates. - Answer -ergogenic aids
Which of the following ergogenic aids is illegal in the United States?
anabolic steroids
creatine
chromium
carnitine - Answer -anabolic steroids
Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has
been shown to
increase the use of fat as a fuel source.
increase muscle flexibility and strength.
increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle.
regenerate ATP for energy. - Answer -increase the use of fat as a fuel source
Which of the following BEST describes exercise?
any movement produced by muscles that increases energy expenditure
ability to move a joint fluidly through the complete range of motion
leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group - Answer -
leisure physical activity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
In which of the following types of exercise would creatine phosphate (CP) be an
important source of energy?
sprinting in a 100-meter race
running a 10-kilometer road race
playing in a football game
biking up a mountain - Answer -sprinting in a 100-meter race
Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological effects of regular physical
activity?
enhances the action of insulin
decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
improves sleep patterns
enhances gastric motility - Answer -enhances gastric motility
In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?
weight lifting
distance swimming
marathons
cross-country skiing - Answer -weight lifting
Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which type of activity would be the
MOST effective to achieve this goal?
yoga four times a week
swimming three times a week
weight lifting every other day
resistance training three times a week - Answer -swimming three times a week
What is meant by the overload principle?
improving fitness by placing extra physical demand on the body
stretching a muscle group beyond the joint's healthy range of motion
complete depletion of the body's glycogen
subjecting the body to inappropriately high stress - Answer -improving fitness by
placing extra physical demand on the body
Which of the following is NOT recommended to ensure adequate hydration after
completing an exercise session?
, Consume fluids with a mix of water, carbohydrates, and electrolytes.
Drink a caffeinated carbonated beverage to restore electrolytes.
Drink at least 3 cups of fluid per pound of body weight lost.
Consume 125-150% of fluid lost during exercise. - Answer -Drink a caffeinated
carbonated beverage to restore electrolytes.
Due to the high cost, physical education programs are no longer mandated in schools
throughout the United States.
True
False - Answer -False
The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of motion.
True
False - Answer -True
The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited.
True
False - Answer -False
The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from
intense exercise.
True
False - Answer -False
Carbohydrate loading is effective for most athletes and poses no disadvantages.
True
False - Answer -False
Substances used to improve overall exercise and athletic performance are known as
ergogenic aids.
pantothenic aids.
ATP-enhancers.
pyruvates. - Answer -ergogenic aids
Which of the following ergogenic aids is illegal in the United States?
anabolic steroids
creatine
chromium
carnitine - Answer -anabolic steroids
Some athletes believe that caffeine can enhance athletic performance because it has
been shown to
increase the use of fat as a fuel source.
increase muscle flexibility and strength.
increase the transport of amino acids to exercising muscle.
regenerate ATP for energy. - Answer -increase the use of fat as a fuel source
