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Senior Fitness
PRE-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which principle of senior fitness emphasizes
the importance of regular, structured physical activity to mitigate
the effects of aging?
a) Reversibility
b) Overload
c) Progression
d) Individuality
Correct Answer: b) Overload
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ______ principle states that exercise
should be increased gradually in order to improve fitness without
causing injury.
Correct Answer: Progression
3. True/False: Balance exercises are not beneficial for fall
prevention in older adults.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are key components of a functional fitness assessment for seniors?
a) Flexibility tests
b) Aerobic endurance tests
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, c) Balance assessments
d) Reaction time measurements
Correct Answers: a), b), c), and d)
5. Multiple Choice: When designing an exercise program for a
senior with osteoarthritis, which type of exercise should be
prioritized?
a) High-impact aerobics
b) Strength training
c) Flexibility exercises
d) Balance exercises
Correct Answer: c) Flexibility exercises
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: An exercise program for seniors should always
start with a ______ to prepare the body for activity and reduce the
risk of injury.
Correct Answer: Warm-up
7. True/False: Chronic conditions such as hypertension and
diabetes contraindicate all forms of physical activity for seniors.
Correct Answer: False
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Senior Fitness
PRE-ASSESSMENT GUIDE
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which principle of senior fitness emphasizes
the importance of regular, structured physical activity to mitigate
the effects of aging?
a) Reversibility
b) Overload
c) Progression
d) Individuality
Correct Answer: b) Overload
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ______ principle states that exercise
should be increased gradually in order to improve fitness without
causing injury.
Correct Answer: Progression
3. True/False: Balance exercises are not beneficial for fall
prevention in older adults.
Correct Answer: False
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are key components of a functional fitness assessment for seniors?
a) Flexibility tests
b) Aerobic endurance tests
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, c) Balance assessments
d) Reaction time measurements
Correct Answers: a), b), c), and d)
5. Multiple Choice: When designing an exercise program for a
senior with osteoarthritis, which type of exercise should be
prioritized?
a) High-impact aerobics
b) Strength training
c) Flexibility exercises
d) Balance exercises
Correct Answer: c) Flexibility exercises
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: An exercise program for seniors should always
start with a ______ to prepare the body for activity and reduce the
risk of injury.
Correct Answer: Warm-up
7. True/False: Chronic conditions such as hypertension and
diabetes contraindicate all forms of physical activity for seniors.
Correct Answer: False
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