HPEX 310 FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of performing 30 to 60
minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - CORRECT ANSWER -
cardiorespiratory fitness
Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk of developing
cardiovascular disease and ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - lower the risk of type two
diabetes while improving skeletal muscle and regulating blood sugar levels
Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely through their full range of
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER - flexibility
The amount of rest recommended between vigorous bouts of exercise is generally ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 24-48 hours
Completing a written contract to record your behavior change goals and your plan for change
helps to identify ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - barriers to success and strategies
you can use to overcome these barriers
A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - assess your habits and select one target behavior to change
The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is called the ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - threshold for health benefits
Exercise prescription should be ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - structured to meet
personal needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning period and
cool-down
,Which of the following is not involved in the principle of progression? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It includes slowed progression until the fourth week of the program.
________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue found in the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER - body composition
During exercise, bodily responses are known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
changes that occur during exercise to help you meet exercise demands
Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2 max? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities
The pathway by which deoxygenated blood is circulated to the lungs is the ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - pulmonary circuit
The most commonly cited reason for why people quit their exercise program within six months
is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of time
________ training is a type of exercise training that includes repeated sessions of high-intensity
exercise alternated with periods of lower-intensity exercise. - CORRECT ANSWER -
interval
Studies have shown that the key factor in maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness is ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - exercise intensity
The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform aerobic exercise for a
prolonged period of time. - CORRECT ANSWER - endurance
The best field test for estimating VO2 max for individuals with joint problems is the ________
test. - CORRECT ANSWER - cycle ergometer
, Energy is stored in the muscle cells as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - glycogen
The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
and remove waste products from body tissues. - CORRECT ANSWER - cardiorespiratory
system
Resting metabolic rate is also known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - resting
energy expenditure
Which of the following is not true about motor units? - CORRECT ANSWER - they
control fine motor movements only
A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is referred to as ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - concentric
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is advertised to do all of the following except ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - lower cholesterol levels
The main purpose of a spotter during weight training is to ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - help you complete a lift when you are unable to do so
The fact that muscular strength and endurance are realized only in the muscles trained is referred
to as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - specificity
A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is referred to as a(n) ________
contraction. - CORRECT ANSWER - isotonic
Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body have become popular with
athletes and bodybuilders. - CORRECT ANSWER - testosterone
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of performing 30 to 60
minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - CORRECT ANSWER -
cardiorespiratory fitness
Regular physical activity and exercise can significantly reduce your risk of developing
cardiovascular disease and ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - lower the risk of type two
diabetes while improving skeletal muscle and regulating blood sugar levels
Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely through their full range of
motion? - CORRECT ANSWER - flexibility
The amount of rest recommended between vigorous bouts of exercise is generally ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 24-48 hours
Completing a written contract to record your behavior change goals and your plan for change
helps to identify ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - barriers to success and strategies
you can use to overcome these barriers
A good first step in changing unhealthy behaviors is to ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - assess your habits and select one target behavior to change
The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is called the ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - threshold for health benefits
Exercise prescription should be ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - structured to meet
personal needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning period and
cool-down
,Which of the following is not involved in the principle of progression? - CORRECT
ANSWER - It includes slowed progression until the fourth week of the program.
________ refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean tissue found in the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER - body composition
During exercise, bodily responses are known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
changes that occur during exercise to help you meet exercise demands
Which of the following is a specific benefit of increased VO2 max? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The body experiences less fatigue during regular daily activities
The pathway by which deoxygenated blood is circulated to the lungs is the ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - pulmonary circuit
The most commonly cited reason for why people quit their exercise program within six months
is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - lack of time
________ training is a type of exercise training that includes repeated sessions of high-intensity
exercise alternated with periods of lower-intensity exercise. - CORRECT ANSWER -
interval
Studies have shown that the key factor in maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness is ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - exercise intensity
The term "cardiorespiratory ________" refers to one's ability to perform aerobic exercise for a
prolonged period of time. - CORRECT ANSWER - endurance
The best field test for estimating VO2 max for individuals with joint problems is the ________
test. - CORRECT ANSWER - cycle ergometer
, Energy is stored in the muscle cells as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - glycogen
The primary function of the ________ is to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
and remove waste products from body tissues. - CORRECT ANSWER - cardiorespiratory
system
Resting metabolic rate is also known as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - resting
energy expenditure
Which of the following is not true about motor units? - CORRECT ANSWER - they
control fine motor movements only
A muscle contraction that occurs as the muscle shortens is referred to as ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - concentric
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is advertised to do all of the following except ________. -
CORRECT ANSWER - lower cholesterol levels
The main purpose of a spotter during weight training is to ________. - CORRECT
ANSWER - help you complete a lift when you are unable to do so
The fact that muscular strength and endurance are realized only in the muscles trained is referred
to as ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - specificity
A muscle contraction that results in movement of a body part is referred to as a(n) ________
contraction. - CORRECT ANSWER - isotonic
Chemical precursors to the formation of ________ in the body have become popular with
athletes and bodybuilders. - CORRECT ANSWER - testosterone
