PAHL Exam 2 –Peterson Questions With
Complete Solutions
5 compound lifts Correct Answers bench, row,
press, squat, deadlift
According to ACSM and the AHA, what are the
frequency recommendations for exercise? Correct
Answers ▪At least 5 days per week of moderate-
intensity aerobic activity OR
▪At least 3 days per week of vigorous-intensity
aerobic activity AND
▪At least 2 days per week of strength training AND
▪At least 2-3 days per week of flexibility/mobility
training
agonist muscle Correct Answers muscle that
contracts to produce a movement
antagonist muscle Correct Answers The muscle
opposite the agonist, which must relax and
lengthen during contraction of the agonist.
Between the ages of 30 and 65 the average
American loses ___ pound(s) of muscle and gains __
pound(s) of fat each year.1 Correct Answers 0.5
and 1
During a triceps extension exercise, identify which
muscles act as the agonist, antagonist, and
, stabilizers: Correct Answers Shoulder and back
muscles= stabilizers
Biceps brachii muscle= Antagonist
Triceps brachii muscle= Agonist
exercise economy Correct Answers the amount of
energy required to maintain a consistent pace
High level short distance sprinters will tend to have
a higher percentage of which type of muscle
fibers? Correct Answers Fast twitch
Identify the variables in the Hierarchy of Training
from most to least important Correct Answers
Identify two factors which influence mobility and
flexibility. Correct Answers Neural control, Joint
structure, Connective tissue, Gender, Age, Activity
level, Strength training with limited range of
motion, and Extreme muscle hypertrophy
Identify two 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↑ Metabolic
energy stores (e.g., ATP, CP, glycogen,
triglycerides)↓ Percent body fat↓ Resting and
Complete Solutions
5 compound lifts Correct Answers bench, row,
press, squat, deadlift
According to ACSM and the AHA, what are the
frequency recommendations for exercise? Correct
Answers ▪At least 5 days per week of moderate-
intensity aerobic activity OR
▪At least 3 days per week of vigorous-intensity
aerobic activity AND
▪At least 2 days per week of strength training AND
▪At least 2-3 days per week of flexibility/mobility
training
agonist muscle Correct Answers muscle that
contracts to produce a movement
antagonist muscle Correct Answers The muscle
opposite the agonist, which must relax and
lengthen during contraction of the agonist.
Between the ages of 30 and 65 the average
American loses ___ pound(s) of muscle and gains __
pound(s) of fat each year.1 Correct Answers 0.5
and 1
During a triceps extension exercise, identify which
muscles act as the agonist, antagonist, and
, stabilizers: Correct Answers Shoulder and back
muscles= stabilizers
Biceps brachii muscle= Antagonist
Triceps brachii muscle= Agonist
exercise economy Correct Answers the amount of
energy required to maintain a consistent pace
High level short distance sprinters will tend to have
a higher percentage of which type of muscle
fibers? Correct Answers Fast twitch
Identify the variables in the Hierarchy of Training
from most to least important Correct Answers
Identify two factors which influence mobility and
flexibility. Correct Answers Neural control, Joint
structure, Connective tissue, Gender, Age, Activity
level, Strength training with limited range of
motion, and Extreme muscle hypertrophy
Identify two 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↑ Metabolic
energy stores (e.g., ATP, CP, glycogen,
triglycerides)↓ Percent body fat↓ Resting and
