PAHL Final Exam - Dr. Peterson (Cedarville
University) Questions With Complete
Solutions
According to Simmons, general physical
preparation should account for __________% of
training? Correct Answers
at what age does bone density peak? Correct
Answers 25
Between the ages of 30 and 65, the average
American loses ______ lb of muscle and gains
_________lb of fat. Correct Answers - 0.5 lb
- 1 lb
per year
Can fiber type transition of muscle fibers occur
with chronic strength training? Explain Correct
Answers
fast twitch fibers (type 2) Correct Answers muscle
fibers that contract rapidly and forcefully but
fatigue quickly
perform better at faster, shorter endurance events
give an example of how the agonist, antagonist,
and stabilizer muscles work together in a lift
Correct Answers performing a barbell curl
, - biceps are the agonist
- triceps are antagonist
- rectus abdominis and erector spinae serve as
stabilizers
how can you improve exercise economy? Correct
Answers -drills that improve running technique
lower body resistance and polymetric training
exercises that strengthen the torso
how can you increase lactate threshold? Correct
Answers high-intensity interval training 1-2
times/week as well as pace/tempo training 1-2
times/week
isotonic contraction Correct Answers muscle
length changes in anyway
pattern of pronation and shoe type Correct
Answers
physiological adaptations associated with chronic
endurance training? Correct Answers ↑ Aerobic
power (VO2max)
↑ Capillary density
↑ Mitochondrial density
↑ Increases maximal cardiac output / stroke volume
↑ Arteriovenous oxygen difference
↑ Improves connective tissue strength
↑ Metabolic enzyme number / activity
University) Questions With Complete
Solutions
According to Simmons, general physical
preparation should account for __________% of
training? Correct Answers
at what age does bone density peak? Correct
Answers 25
Between the ages of 30 and 65, the average
American loses ______ lb of muscle and gains
_________lb of fat. Correct Answers - 0.5 lb
- 1 lb
per year
Can fiber type transition of muscle fibers occur
with chronic strength training? Explain Correct
Answers
fast twitch fibers (type 2) Correct Answers muscle
fibers that contract rapidly and forcefully but
fatigue quickly
perform better at faster, shorter endurance events
give an example of how the agonist, antagonist,
and stabilizer muscles work together in a lift
Correct Answers performing a barbell curl
, - biceps are the agonist
- triceps are antagonist
- rectus abdominis and erector spinae serve as
stabilizers
how can you improve exercise economy? Correct
Answers -drills that improve running technique
lower body resistance and polymetric training
exercises that strengthen the torso
how can you increase lactate threshold? Correct
Answers high-intensity interval training 1-2
times/week as well as pace/tempo training 1-2
times/week
isotonic contraction Correct Answers muscle
length changes in anyway
pattern of pronation and shoe type Correct
Answers
physiological adaptations associated with chronic
endurance training? Correct Answers ↑ Aerobic
power (VO2max)
↑ Capillary density
↑ Mitochondrial density
↑ Increases maximal cardiac output / stroke volume
↑ Arteriovenous oxygen difference
↑ Improves connective tissue strength
↑ Metabolic enzyme number / activity
