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Pre Exam Review SFBFC Questions and
Answers
The term exercise physiology means the study of how___
Ans: The body prepares for and performs exercise
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability
in combat are all measurements of___
Ans: Optimal Fitness
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?
Ans: Muscular endurance
Which is a change that occurs in the heart and blood vessels as a
result of regular exercise?
Ans: Blood pressure decreases
Which term defines a molecule that serves as the source of energy
for fueling muscle contraction?
Ans: Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP)
Which energy pathway is used to fuel quick powerful movements
that require a lot of energy right away?
Ans: Anaerobic pathway
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?
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Ans: Aerobic pathway
Which benefit of a warm-up results in both speed and strength
enhancement during exercise?
Ans: Increase in body temperature
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?
Ans: Passive
Which guideline for warming-up best suits SSgt Handle who is
recovering from knee surgery but wants to begin conditioning the
area?
Ans: Adjust the frequency, intensity, and duration according to your
current fitness level
Match the steps for static stretch with its correct procedure.
Ans: 1. Warm-up for 5 to 15 minutes until you begin to sweat
2. Emphasize slow smooth movements and breathe normally
3. Inhale and then exhale as you stretch to the point of motion just short
of discomfort, and then ease back slightly
4. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds as you breathe normally; relax
5. Repeat the stretch two or three times, with each time through, exhale
as you slowly stretch a bit farther, making sure to stop just short of
feeling discomfort
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Pre Exam Review SFBFC Questions and
Answers
The term exercise physiology means the study of how___
Ans: The body prepares for and performs exercise
Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability
in combat are all measurements of___
Ans: Optimal Fitness
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?
Ans: Muscular endurance
Which is a change that occurs in the heart and blood vessels as a
result of regular exercise?
Ans: Blood pressure decreases
Which term defines a molecule that serves as the source of energy
for fueling muscle contraction?
Ans: Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP)
Which energy pathway is used to fuel quick powerful movements
that require a lot of energy right away?
Ans: Anaerobic pathway
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?
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Ans: Aerobic pathway
Which benefit of a warm-up results in both speed and strength
enhancement during exercise?
Ans: Increase in body temperature
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?
Ans: Passive
Which guideline for warming-up best suits SSgt Handle who is
recovering from knee surgery but wants to begin conditioning the
area?
Ans: Adjust the frequency, intensity, and duration according to your
current fitness level
Match the steps for static stretch with its correct procedure.
Ans: 1. Warm-up for 5 to 15 minutes until you begin to sweat
2. Emphasize slow smooth movements and breathe normally
3. Inhale and then exhale as you stretch to the point of motion just short
of discomfort, and then ease back slightly
4. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds as you breathe normally; relax
5. Repeat the stretch two or three times, with each time through, exhale
as you slowly stretch a bit farther, making sure to stop just short of
feeling discomfort
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