HPEX 310 MIDTERM UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The involuntary contraction of a muscle due to rapid stretching of that muscle is called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stretch reflex
A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Exercise
The ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Flexibility
The phenomenon of fat storage around the abdominal area, most common in men, is known as
the ______________ pattern of obesity. - CORRECT ANSWER - Android
_______________ are specialized receptors in muscles and tendons that provide feedback to the
brain about body position. - CORRECT ANSWER - Proprioceptors
Muscles are attached to bones by ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tendons
A very fast, bouncing type of stretch that can cause injury is _______________ stretching. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ballistic
All of the following are associated with severe underweight, except:
a. anemia, b. kidney damage, c. heart problems, d. colon cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -
Colon cancer
_______________ is fat storage in the waist, hips, and thighs. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gynoid pattern
, A type of stretching often used in the rehabilitation setting is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PNF
The following % body fat are considered obese for men and women, respectively. - CORRECT
ANSWER - > 25% men, > 35% women
Improved flexibility results in the following benefits, except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased glucose tolerance
All of the following are steps to follow in developing a personal fitness plan, except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Recuperation
All of the following are considered 'field methods' to evaluate body composition, except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - DXA
Body mass index is measured in ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Kilograms divided
by meters squared
Waist measurements greater than or equal to _________ are considered health risks. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
Fat deposited around the internal organs is known as _________ fat. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Visceral
To improve flexibility, stretching exercises are most productive when performed.. - CORRECT
ANSWER - At the end of the workout
Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further movement is limited and
holding that position for a fixed period of time is referred to as.. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Static stretching
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The involuntary contraction of a muscle due to rapid stretching of that muscle is called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Stretch reflex
A hypokinetic disease is a disease associated with a lack of? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Exercise
The ability to move joints freely through their full range of motion is referred to as: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Flexibility
The phenomenon of fat storage around the abdominal area, most common in men, is known as
the ______________ pattern of obesity. - CORRECT ANSWER - Android
_______________ are specialized receptors in muscles and tendons that provide feedback to the
brain about body position. - CORRECT ANSWER - Proprioceptors
Muscles are attached to bones by ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Tendons
A very fast, bouncing type of stretch that can cause injury is _______________ stretching. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Ballistic
All of the following are associated with severe underweight, except:
a. anemia, b. kidney damage, c. heart problems, d. colon cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -
Colon cancer
_______________ is fat storage in the waist, hips, and thighs. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Gynoid pattern
, A type of stretching often used in the rehabilitation setting is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PNF
The following % body fat are considered obese for men and women, respectively. - CORRECT
ANSWER - > 25% men, > 35% women
Improved flexibility results in the following benefits, except: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increased glucose tolerance
All of the following are steps to follow in developing a personal fitness plan, except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Recuperation
All of the following are considered 'field methods' to evaluate body composition, except: -
CORRECT ANSWER - DXA
Body mass index is measured in ________. - CORRECT ANSWER - Kilograms divided
by meters squared
Waist measurements greater than or equal to _________ are considered health risks. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
Fat deposited around the internal organs is known as _________ fat. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Visceral
To improve flexibility, stretching exercises are most productive when performed.. - CORRECT
ANSWER - At the end of the workout
Stretching by slowly lengthening the muscle to a point where further movement is limited and
holding that position for a fixed period of time is referred to as.. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Static stretching
