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SEMPER FIT BASIC FITNESS COURSE (SFBFC) PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS [LATEST EDITION]
Terms in this set (54) Q & A
The term exercise physiology means the study of how
a. to become a better body builder.
b. the body strives to prepare for exercise.
c. the body prepares for and performs exercise.
d. to exercise more efficiently.
- answer- C
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of
a. muscular strength.
b. muscular endurance.
c. exercise physiology.
d. optimal fitness.
- answer- D
Which term is defined as the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing or to
maintain a contraction for an extended period of time?
a. Muscular strength
b. Muscular endurance
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c. Cardio-pulmonary endurance
d. Flexibility
- answer- B
Which is a change that occurs in the heart and blood vessels as a result of regular exercise?
a. Blood pressure decreases
b. Breathing rate increases
c. Tidal volume increases
d. Breathing rate decreases at rest
- answer- A
Which term defines a molecule that serves as the source of energy for fueling muscle
contraction?
a. Adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP)
b. Creatine Phosphate (CP)
c. Aerobic energy pathway
d. Lactic acid
- answer- A
Which energy pathway is used to fuel quick powerful movements that require a lot of energy
right away?
a. Creatine Phosphate
b. Anaerobic
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c. Aerobic
d. ATP
- answer- B
Which energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since oxygen is usually available to
the working muscle, it can provide energy for a long period of time?
a. Creatine Phosphate
b. Anaerobic
c. Aerobic
d. ATP
- answer- C
Which benefit of a warm-up results in both speed and strength enhancement during exercise?
a. Opening of blood vessels
b. Increase in body temperature
c. Improved heart and lung function
d. Improved range of motion
- answer- B
SSgt Handle is recovering from knee surgery. She was told by her doctor to refrain from
performing strenuous exercises right now, but begin using her legs more often to aid in
developing strength. She decides to take a light walk up the block. Which warm-up would
best suit SSgt Handle?
SEMPER FIT BASIC FITNESS COURSE (SFBFC) PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS [LATEST EDITION]
Terms in this set (54) Q & A
The term exercise physiology means the study of how
a. to become a better body builder.
b. the body strives to prepare for exercise.
c. the body prepares for and performs exercise.
d. to exercise more efficiently.
- answer- C
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of
a. muscular strength.
b. muscular endurance.
c. exercise physiology.
d. optimal fitness.
- answer- D
Which term is defined as the ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without fatiguing or to
maintain a contraction for an extended period of time?
a. Muscular strength
b. Muscular endurance
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c. Cardio-pulmonary endurance
d. Flexibility
- answer- B
Which is a change that occurs in the heart and blood vessels as a result of regular exercise?
a. Blood pressure decreases
b. Breathing rate increases
c. Tidal volume increases
d. Breathing rate decreases at rest
- answer- A
Which term defines a molecule that serves as the source of energy for fueling muscle
contraction?
a. Adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP)
b. Creatine Phosphate (CP)
c. Aerobic energy pathway
d. Lactic acid
- answer- A
Which energy pathway is used to fuel quick powerful movements that require a lot of energy
right away?
a. Creatine Phosphate
b. Anaerobic
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c. Aerobic
d. ATP
- answer- B
Which energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since oxygen is usually available to
the working muscle, it can provide energy for a long period of time?
a. Creatine Phosphate
b. Anaerobic
c. Aerobic
d. ATP
- answer- C
Which benefit of a warm-up results in both speed and strength enhancement during exercise?
a. Opening of blood vessels
b. Increase in body temperature
c. Improved heart and lung function
d. Improved range of motion
- answer- B
SSgt Handle is recovering from knee surgery. She was told by her doctor to refrain from
performing strenuous exercises right now, but begin using her legs more often to aid in
developing strength. She decides to take a light walk up the block. Which warm-up would
best suit SSgt Handle?
