Weightlifting Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Resistance Training - CORRECT ANSWER - Also known as strength training:
-A program of exercises designed to increase an individual's ability to resist or exert force
-Builds muscular endurance and strength
-Uses free weights, weight machines, or other weight bearing exercise
What are the benefits of weightlifting? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Muscular
strength/endurance
-Increase metabolism and help immune system
-Slows down aging process
-Improves posture, balance, and coordination
-Decreases chance of osteoporosis (can result in back pain)
-Energizes and contributes to positive self-esteem
-Less prone to injuries
-Decreases blood pressure
-Lowers chance for diabetes
-Reduces risk for colon cancer
What are some safety measures? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Don't enter the room without
teacher present
-Lift weight light enough to do 12-15 reps
-Put weights back in proper spot
-NO HORSEPLAY OR RUNNING
-Use proper form at all times
-Stay on task
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Resistance Training - CORRECT ANSWER - Also known as strength training:
-A program of exercises designed to increase an individual's ability to resist or exert force
-Builds muscular endurance and strength
-Uses free weights, weight machines, or other weight bearing exercise
What are the benefits of weightlifting? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Muscular
strength/endurance
-Increase metabolism and help immune system
-Slows down aging process
-Improves posture, balance, and coordination
-Decreases chance of osteoporosis (can result in back pain)
-Energizes and contributes to positive self-esteem
-Less prone to injuries
-Decreases blood pressure
-Lowers chance for diabetes
-Reduces risk for colon cancer
What are some safety measures? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Don't enter the room without
teacher present
-Lift weight light enough to do 12-15 reps
-Put weights back in proper spot
-NO HORSEPLAY OR RUNNING
-Use proper form at all times
-Stay on task
