Question 1

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year. What are the long-term effects of using this substance?

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A)   It has no long-term effects for its users.
B)   It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
C)   Its long-term effects are not well-established.
D)   It can increase the risk of liver disease.

Question 2

All of the following are examples of vigorous activities, EXCEPT:

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A)   digging.
B)   swimming laps.
C)   walking briskly uphill.
D)   washing windows.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cardiorespiratory endurance?

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A)   As it improves, the heart pumps more blood per heartbeat.
B)   As it improves, resting blood pressure increases.
C)   As it improves, the body can do more exercise with less effort.
D)   As it improves, the heart can withstand the strains of everyday life.

Question 4

VO2max stands for:

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A)   target heart rate range.
B)   maximal oxygen consumption.
C)   basal metabolic rate.
D)   resting oxygen consumption.

Question 5

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

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A)   frequency of workouts.
B)   intensity of the workout.
C)   type of training.
D)   desired target heart rate.

Question 6

Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising, you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

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A)   FITT
B)   specificity
C)   reversibility
D)   progressive overload

Question 7

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance, you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is

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A)   12 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise.
B)   8 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise.
C)   8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise.
D)   4 ounces for every 10 minutes of exercise.

Question 9

Which of the following occurs when a blood vessel leading to the brain is blocked or ruptures?

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A)   heart attack
B)   stroke
C)   hypertension
D)   angina

Question 10

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

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A)   If he is inactive and over 40 years of age.
B)   If he has diabetes or asthma.
C)   If he has a history of heart disease.
D)   All these choices are correct.

Question 11

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want, you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.

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A)   two
B)   three
C)   four
D)   five

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of a vigorous physical activity program?

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A)   jogging for 45 minutes, 3 days per week
B)   weight training, 3 sets of 10 exercises, 3 days per week
C)   sprint training, 30 minutes, 3 days per week
D)   walking for 30 minutes, 5 days per week

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding athletic injuries?

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A)   If you are careful, you won't get injured.
B)   Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent.
C)   Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time.
D)   Good muscle endurance in the abdomen, hips, lower back, and legs helps prevent back injuries.

Question 14

Moderate physical activity-an amount of activity that uses about 150 calories per day-is referred to as which of the following?

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A)   lifestyle physical activity
B)   moderate exercise program
C)   vigorous exercise program
D)   sedentary behaviour

Question 15

When would be the time Jessica should perform stretching exercises to possibly become more flexible?

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A)   before she warms up
B)   after she has done her cardiorespiratory portion of the workout
C)   after she has performed ballistic movements
D)   just before she goes to bed at night

Question 16

Approximately ____ percent of overweight Canadians and _____ percent of obese Canadians get enough physical activity for health gains.

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A)   13; 14
B)   23; 24
C)   14; 13
D)   24; 23

Question 17

People with chronic health conditions or concerns should not exercise.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Physical activity helps do all the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   generate more energy
B)   increase stamina
C)   manage stress
D)   decrease immune response

Question 19

Flexibility is best described as

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A)   the ability to move without pain during exercise.
B)   the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.
C)   sustained motion without resistance.
D)   the ability to move rapidly during exercise.

Question 20

Imagine that you are shopping for (1) a piece of exercise equipment, (2) a pair of fitness shoes, OR (3) a fitness center. List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining suitable equipment or facilities.

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1. Research and compare different brands...

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

When would be the time Jessica should perform stretching exercises to possibly become more flexible?

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Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year. What are the long-term effects of using this substance?

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Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising, you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

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In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

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Which of the following occurs when a blood vessel leading to the brain is blocked or ruptures?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding athletic injuries?

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People with chronic health conditions or concerns should not exercise.

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To develop cardiorespiratory endurance, you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

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VO2max stands for:

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Physical activity helps do all the following, EXCEPT:

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Approximately ____ percent of overweight Canadians and _____ percent of obese Canadians get enough physical activity for health gains.

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The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

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After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want, you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.

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All of the following are examples of vigorous activities, EXCEPT:

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Moderate physical activity-an amount of activity that uses about 150 calories per day-is referred to as which of the following?

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Flexibility is best described as

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cardiorespiratory endurance?

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The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a vigorous physical activity program?

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Imagine that you are shopping for (1) a piece of exercise equipment, (2) a pair of fitness shoes, OR (3) a fitness center. List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining suitable equipment or facilities.

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