Question 1

Injuries such as low back pain can be prevented by properly aligning the spine and the strong muscles in which areas?

Accepted Answer

A)   abdomen and hips
B)   shoulders and chest
C)   neck and head
D)   feet and lower legs

Question 2

Describe gender differences in muscular strength and endurance and in responses to strength training. List at least two factors that help explain these differences.

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Question 3

How much can strength training boost resting metabolic rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   up to 1%
B)   up to 5%
C)   up to 10%
D)   up to 15%

Question 4

Stability balls are particularly effective for working the

Accepted Answer

A)   legs.
B)   arms.
C)   core.
D)   neck.

Question 5

What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for building muscular strength rapidly?

Accepted Answer

A)   40 to 60% RM; 15 to 20 repetitions
B)   40 to 60% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions
C)   80% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions
D)   90 to 100% RM; 10 to 15 repetitions

Question 6

Strength training can improve glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which term refers to a type of body weight exercise that specifically emphasizes control, movement flow, and breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)   isometrics
B)   plyometrics
C)   isotonics
D)   Pilates

Question 8

Which exercise program is an example of a weight-training program focused on building muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 set, 8 to 12 repetitions, 70% of 1 RM
B)   1 set, 3 to 5 repetitions, 85% of 1 RM
C)   3 sets, 4 to 6 repetitions, 80% of 1 RM
D)   3 sets, 8 to 12 repetitions, 40% to 60% of 1 RM

Question 9

The isometric side bridge exercise develops the obliques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Myofibrils are made up of groups of muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How does strength training help prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   by increasing systolic blood pressure
B)   by increasing LDL cholesterol
C)   by improving glucose metabolism
D)   by decreasing bone density

Question 12

For a strength training program to develop general fitness, it is sufficient to do just one set of each exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which activities predominantly use slow-twitch muscle fibers?

Accepted Answer

A)   walking and jogging
B)   jumping and sprinting
C)   weight training
D)   shot putting

Question 14

Which is a definition of hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in muscle fiber size
B)   a decrease in muscle fiber size
C)   an increase in muscle fiber number
D)   a decrease in muscle fiber number

Question 15

In weight training, what is the definition of a set?

Accepted Answer

A)   a group of exercises followed by a rest period
B)   a group of repetitions followed by a rest period
C)   a group of similar exercises followed by a rest period
D)   a single muscle contraction

Question 16

How long should the rest interval between sets last to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)   less than 1 minute
B)   1 to 3 minutes
C)   3 to 5 minutes
D)   more than 5 minutes

Question 17

Power activities, such as sprinting, use predominantly fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Muscular strength will increase more rapidly if you rest a day between workouts than if you train every day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A person recruits more motor units when picking up a small weight than when picking up a large weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What makes up a motor unit?

Accepted Answer

A)   one tendon and one muscle fiber
B)   fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers
C)   one motor nerve connected to muscle fibers
D)   one motor nerve connected to a tendon

Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Myofibrils are made up of groups of muscle fibers.

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Which exercise program is an example of a weight-training program focused on building muscular endurance?

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Muscular strength will increase more rapidly if you rest a day between workouts than if you train every day.

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Injuries such as low back pain can be prevented by properly aligning the spine and the strong muscles in which areas?

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What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for building muscular strength rapidly?

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For a strength training program to develop general fitness, it is sufficient to do just one set of each exercise.

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Which activities predominantly use slow-twitch muscle fibers?

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A person recruits more motor units when picking up a small weight than when picking up a large weight.

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Stability balls are particularly effective for working the

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Which is a definition of hypertrophy?

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In weight training, what is the definition of a set?

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Strength training can improve glucose metabolism.

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What makes up a motor unit?

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How does strength training help prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

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Power activities, such as sprinting, use predominantly fast-twitch muscle fibers.

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Which term refers to a type of body weight exercise that specifically emphasizes control, movement flow, and breathing?

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How long should the rest interval between sets last to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness?

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How much can strength training boost resting metabolic rate?

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Describe gender differences in muscular strength and endurance and in responses to strength training. List at least two factors that help explain these differences.

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The isometric side bridge exercise develops the obliques.

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