HED 100 Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Clarisse wants to start a moderate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise program, but she has
been sedentary for the past 5 years. Which of the following activities would be the best for
her to incorporate to meet her goal of increasing her cardiorespiratory endurance? -
CORRECT ANSWER water aerobics
The primary difference between dynamic and static muscular endurance is: - CORRECT
ANSWER dynamic endurance requires movement
Jason has been exercising for four weeks and is ready to increase his intensity. Which of the
following best describes the benefit he'll gain by increasing from light to moderate activity? -
CORRECT ANSWER increased cardiorespiratory endurance
Karen has been working out in the heat and is beginning to feel fatigued and nauseated. It is
likely that Karen is developing: - CORRECT ANSWER heat exhaustion
Which of the following would be an indicator of static muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER the amount of time you can hold your body weight suspended from a pull-
up bar
Stretching performed with a partner who increases the intensity of the stretch by gently
applying pressure to your body as it stretches is called___stretching. - CORRECT
ANSWER passive
All of the following are examples of opposing muscle group pairs except: - CORRECT
ANSWER triceps and chest
Moderate intensity activity is defined as activity that will raise your heart to: - CORRECT
ANSWER 50-70% of your maximum heart rate
, Physical activity is bodily movement that substantially increases: - CORRECT
ANSWER energy expenditure
The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is: - CORRECT
ANSWER weight lifting
Which of the following activity levels would adhere to the Physical Activity Guideline for
Americans from the Department of Health and Human service? - CORRECT
ANSWER At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week
The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical
demands is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER physical fitness
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER dynamic flexibility
The best program for building muscular endurance would be one that consists of: -
CORRECT ANSWER exercises performed in sets of 20 repetitions with low amounts
of resistance
When stretching you should: - CORRECT ANSWER stretch to the point that the
muscle feels tight but not to the point of discomfort
All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except: -
CORRECT ANSWER jogging
The movements involved in dynamic stretching are: - CORRECT ANSWER rehearsal
moves that mimic the movement to follow
Which of the following types of exercises is has been clinically identified as most effective in
reducing stress, improving sleep and increasing productivity: - CORRECT
ANSWER cardiorespiratory endurance
CORRECT ANSWERS
Clarisse wants to start a moderate cardiorespiratory endurance exercise program, but she has
been sedentary for the past 5 years. Which of the following activities would be the best for
her to incorporate to meet her goal of increasing her cardiorespiratory endurance? -
CORRECT ANSWER water aerobics
The primary difference between dynamic and static muscular endurance is: - CORRECT
ANSWER dynamic endurance requires movement
Jason has been exercising for four weeks and is ready to increase his intensity. Which of the
following best describes the benefit he'll gain by increasing from light to moderate activity? -
CORRECT ANSWER increased cardiorespiratory endurance
Karen has been working out in the heat and is beginning to feel fatigued and nauseated. It is
likely that Karen is developing: - CORRECT ANSWER heat exhaustion
Which of the following would be an indicator of static muscular endurance? - CORRECT
ANSWER the amount of time you can hold your body weight suspended from a pull-
up bar
Stretching performed with a partner who increases the intensity of the stretch by gently
applying pressure to your body as it stretches is called___stretching. - CORRECT
ANSWER passive
All of the following are examples of opposing muscle group pairs except: - CORRECT
ANSWER triceps and chest
Moderate intensity activity is defined as activity that will raise your heart to: - CORRECT
ANSWER 50-70% of your maximum heart rate
, Physical activity is bodily movement that substantially increases: - CORRECT
ANSWER energy expenditure
The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is: - CORRECT
ANSWER weight lifting
Which of the following activity levels would adhere to the Physical Activity Guideline for
Americans from the Department of Health and Human service? - CORRECT
ANSWER At least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity per week
The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical
demands is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER physical fitness
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER dynamic flexibility
The best program for building muscular endurance would be one that consists of: -
CORRECT ANSWER exercises performed in sets of 20 repetitions with low amounts
of resistance
When stretching you should: - CORRECT ANSWER stretch to the point that the
muscle feels tight but not to the point of discomfort
All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except: -
CORRECT ANSWER jogging
The movements involved in dynamic stretching are: - CORRECT ANSWER rehearsal
moves that mimic the movement to follow
Which of the following types of exercises is has been clinically identified as most effective in
reducing stress, improving sleep and increasing productivity: - CORRECT
ANSWER cardiorespiratory endurance
