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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 mo on
leisure physical ac vity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
maximal force or tension level that can be produced by a muscle group leisure physical
ac vity that is purposeful, planned, and structured
In which of the following types of exercise would crea ne phosphate (CP) be an important
source of energy?
sprin ng in a 100-meter race
running a 10-kilometer road race
playing in a football game
biking up a mountain sprin ng in a 100-meter race
Which of the following is NOT one of the physiological effects of regular physical ac vity?
enhances the ac on of insulin
decreases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
improves sleep pa1erns
enhances gastric mo lity enhances gastric mo lity
In which of the following events would carbohydrate loading NOT be beneficial?
weight li3ing
distance swimming
,marathons
cross-country skiing weight li3ing
Marco wants to improve his cardiorespiratory fitness. Which type of ac vity would be the
MOST effec ve to achieve this goal?
yoga four mes a week
swimming three mes a week
weight li3ing every other day
resistance training three mes a week swimming three mes 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 mo on
complete deple on of the body's glycogen
subjec ng the body to inappropriately high stress improving fitness by placing extra physical
demand on the body
Which of the following is NOT recommended to ensure adequate hydra on a3er comple ng 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. Drink a caffeinated carbonated beverage to
restore electrolytes.
Due to the high cost, physical educa on programs are no longer mandated in schools
throughout the United States.
, True
False False
The target intensity for flexibility is to stretch through a joint's full range of mo on.
True
False True
The amount of ATP stored in muscles is unlimited.
True
False False
The human body cannot store glycogen during the first 24 hours of recovery from intense
exercise.
True
False False
Carbohydrate loading is effec ve for most athletes and poses no disadvantages.
True
False False
Substances used to improve overall exercise and athle c performance are known as
ergogenic aids.
pantothenic aids.
ATP-enhancers.
pyruvates. ergogenic aids