PED 101 Chapter 4 & 5 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a calisthenics exercise? squats with a barbells
bench press lat pull-down machine pull-ups
Answer: pull ups
Question 2: Muscles that are often weak in people who are sedentary or overweight are known as
________ muscles. trunk extensor hip flexor hip extensor trunk flexor
Answer: trunk flexor
Question 3: Which of the following are considered core muscles? neck muscles arm muscles lower leg
muscles abdominal muscles
Answer: abdominal muscles
Question 4: A muscle contraction with overall muscle shortening is concentric. isokinetic. eccentric.
isometric.
Answer: concentric
Question 5: Muscular strength is often measured by determining the maximum
a. number of push-ups that can be completed in 1 minute.
b. range of motion achieved during a sit-and-reach test.
c. weight a person can lift one time.
d. weight a person can lift 20 times consecutively.
Answer: C. weight a person can lift one time.
Question 6: The sit-and-reach test measures flexibility in the
a. knees.
b. hamstrings, lower back, and hips.
c. neck.
d. abdominal muscles.
Answer: B. hamstrings, lower back, and hips.
Question 7: Which of the following types of equipment can be used for resistance training? jump rope
elastic bands stationary bicycle running shoes
Answer: elastic bands
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, Question 8: Which of the following is a good strategy for avoiding stretching-related injuries?
a. overstretching if you are hyper flexible
b. stretching only after warming up muscles
c. holding stretches for no more than 5 seconds
d. activating stretch receptors when you want to relax
Answer: B. stretching only after warming up muscles
Question 9: The SMART guidelines are a helpful framework for setting goals to improve flexibility.
Answer: True
Question 10: Approximately ________ of all Americans report limitations due to chronic back
conditions. 70 percent 30 percent 50 percent 20 percent
Answer: 30 percent
Question 11: After 8 weeks on a resistance-training program, Nathan notices he can snowboard for a
longer period of time before tiring. This is due to improved muscular strength. muscular endurance.
muscle cross-sectional area. motor unit recruitment.
Answer: muscular endurance
Question 12: Which is an advantage of using machine weights for resistance training instead of free
weights?
a. allows your body to move through its natural range of motion
b. incorporates balance and movement patterns that are closer to sport movement patterns
c. requires and promotes development of more muscle control
d. safe and less intimidating for beginners
Answer: D. safe and less intimidating for beginners
Question 13: A measure of overall joint stiffness during movement is ________ flexibility. inactive static
passive dynamic
Answer: dynamic
Question 14: ________ flexibility is a measure of a joint's overall range of motion. Static Movement
Dynamic Active
Answer: static
Question 15: Whole body vibration platforms are not effective in increasing flexibility.
Answer: False
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Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a calisthenics exercise? squats with a barbells
bench press lat pull-down machine pull-ups
Answer: pull ups
Question 2: Muscles that are often weak in people who are sedentary or overweight are known as
________ muscles. trunk extensor hip flexor hip extensor trunk flexor
Answer: trunk flexor
Question 3: Which of the following are considered core muscles? neck muscles arm muscles lower leg
muscles abdominal muscles
Answer: abdominal muscles
Question 4: A muscle contraction with overall muscle shortening is concentric. isokinetic. eccentric.
isometric.
Answer: concentric
Question 5: Muscular strength is often measured by determining the maximum
a. number of push-ups that can be completed in 1 minute.
b. range of motion achieved during a sit-and-reach test.
c. weight a person can lift one time.
d. weight a person can lift 20 times consecutively.
Answer: C. weight a person can lift one time.
Question 6: The sit-and-reach test measures flexibility in the
a. knees.
b. hamstrings, lower back, and hips.
c. neck.
d. abdominal muscles.
Answer: B. hamstrings, lower back, and hips.
Question 7: Which of the following types of equipment can be used for resistance training? jump rope
elastic bands stationary bicycle running shoes
Answer: elastic bands
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, Question 8: Which of the following is a good strategy for avoiding stretching-related injuries?
a. overstretching if you are hyper flexible
b. stretching only after warming up muscles
c. holding stretches for no more than 5 seconds
d. activating stretch receptors when you want to relax
Answer: B. stretching only after warming up muscles
Question 9: The SMART guidelines are a helpful framework for setting goals to improve flexibility.
Answer: True
Question 10: Approximately ________ of all Americans report limitations due to chronic back
conditions. 70 percent 30 percent 50 percent 20 percent
Answer: 30 percent
Question 11: After 8 weeks on a resistance-training program, Nathan notices he can snowboard for a
longer period of time before tiring. This is due to improved muscular strength. muscular endurance.
muscle cross-sectional area. motor unit recruitment.
Answer: muscular endurance
Question 12: Which is an advantage of using machine weights for resistance training instead of free
weights?
a. allows your body to move through its natural range of motion
b. incorporates balance and movement patterns that are closer to sport movement patterns
c. requires and promotes development of more muscle control
d. safe and less intimidating for beginners
Answer: D. safe and less intimidating for beginners
Question 13: A measure of overall joint stiffness during movement is ________ flexibility. inactive static
passive dynamic
Answer: dynamic
Question 14: ________ flexibility is a measure of a joint's overall range of motion. Static Movement
Dynamic Active
Answer: static
Question 15: Whole body vibration platforms are not effective in increasing flexibility.
Answer: False
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