Question 1

According to ACSM guidelines,resistance or strength exercise should be incorporated on _______ per week.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 4 nonconsecutive days 
B)   5 to 7 nonconsecutive days 
C)   1 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
D)   2 to 3 nonconsecutive days 
E)   3 to 5 nonconsecutive daysF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

All of the following are benefits associated with resistance training except

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased risk of back injury 
B)   enhanced psychological well-being 
C)   decreased muscle endurance 
D)   increased bone density 
E)   Improved performance in other activitiesF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

________ signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids during physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Leptin 
B)   Glucagon 
C)   Epinephrine 
D)   Neuropeptide Y 
E)   NorepinephrineF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Ready-to-eat-or-drink supplements can be ideal when

Accepted Answer

A)   the athlete only has 30 minutes before competition. 
B)   the athlete can't eat solid food due to a nervous stomach. 
C)   the athlete wants a meal that provides "complete nutrition." 
D)   substituted for regular meals. 
E)   the athlete wants a low-carbohydrate pregame meal.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

MATCHING
-A stimulant used to enhance performance during exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  VO2max
B)  Cardiac output
C)  Hypertrophy
D)  Muscle endurance
E)  MyokinesF) OverloadG) OxygenH) FitnessI) AlcoholJ) CaffeineK) GlucoseL) CreatineM) GlycogenN) HydrationO) FlexibilityP) LactateQ) AtrophyR) HypothermiaS) HyperthermiaT) Sports anemiaU) B) and C)
V) F) and T)

Question 6

Low blood levels of _____ is referred to as hyponatremia.

Accepted Answer

A)   water 
B)   sodium 
C)   glucose 
D)   potassium 
E)   calciumF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Heat stroke shares all of the following symptoms with hypothermia except _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   mental changes 
B)   confusion 
C)   loss of consciousness 
D)   clumsiness 
E)   slow heart rateF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is not usually a factor that puts an athlete at higher risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Being female 
B)   Practicing an endurance sport 
C)   Being vegetarian 
D)   Drinking orange juice when consuming iron-rich foods 
E)   MenstruationF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Supplementation of _______ may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters,but the safety of large doses and long-term use has not been confirmed.

Accepted Answer

A)   caffeine 
B)   carnitine 
C)   creatine 
D)   steroids 
E)   human growth hormoneF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

A minimum of ____ minutes of aerobic physical activity,moderate or vigorous,is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)   5 
B)   10 
C)   15 
D)   30 
E)   45F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance,activities that use most of the large-muscle groups of the body and elevate heart rate should be sustained for at least _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   20 minutes 
B)   40 minutes 
C)   1 hour 
D)    1½ hours 
E)   2 hoursF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Untrained or beginner athletes lose greater amounts of electrolytes. 
B)   Sports drinks that contain sodium polymers can more quickly replace sodium losses from severe sweating. 
C)   The sodium lost through heavy sweating can be easily replaced by consuming any of the common sports drinks. 
D)   Hyponatremia is more likely to develop when water intake during intense exercise in hot weather is withheld and salted snacks are consumed. 
E)   Salt tablets can aid in rehydration to enhance performance.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine,which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The body's need for _____ surpasses the need for any other nutrient.

Accepted Answer

A)   iron 
B)   water 
C)   glucose 
D)   glycogen 
E)   sodiumF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 16

MATCHING
-Stored form of fuel in the muscles and liver

Accepted Answer

A)  VO2max
B)  Cardiac output
C)  Hypertrophy
D)  Muscle endurance
E)  MyokinesF) OverloadG) OxygenH) FitnessI) AlcoholJ) CaffeineK) GlucoseL) CreatineM) GlycogenN) HydrationO) FlexibilityP) LactateQ) AtrophyR) HypothermiaS) HyperthermiaT) Sports anemiaU) A) and Q)
V) L) and P)

Question 17

Larry is 50 years old and his BMI is within the "healthy" range.He eats a pretty healthy diet,but his doctor has been telling him that he needs to incorporate regular physical activity into his daily life.Larry doesn't understand why the doctor wants him to do this since he is at a healthy weight.Describe for Larry at least five benefits that physically fit individuals enjoy,other than improved body composition.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can store more glycogen. 
B)   Glycogen breakdown occurs more slowly. 
C)   They contain more mitochondria. 
D)   They rely less on glucose and more on fat breakdown for energy. 
E)   They are resistant to lactate build-up.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

What is an easy way to quickly estimate water loss and fluid needs following physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   Multiply body weight (kg)  by 1 percent to determine liters of water loss 
B)   Multiply duration of activity (min)  by body weight (kg)  to determine mL of water loss 
C)   Subtract air temperature (°F)  from body weight (lbs)  and then multiply by 5 to determine mL of water loss 
D)   Take the difference in body weight (lbs)  before and after the event and multiply by 2 to determine cups of water loss 
E)   Take the difference in body weight (lbs)  before and after the event and divide by the relative humidity.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

______ is an ergogenic aids that increases the risk for acromegaly.

Accepted Answer

A)   HMB 
B)   Creatine 
C)   Octacosanol 
D)   Growth hormone 
E)   DHEAF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Low blood levels of _____ is referred to as hyponatremia.

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Walking at a pace of 4.0 mph that requires some increase in breathing and heart rate would be classified as a _______-intensity activity.

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What is an easy way to quickly estimate water loss and fluid needs following physical activity?

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____________________ is a nonessential amino acid that has been shown to raise the concentration of muscle carnosine,which enhances the muscles' buffering capacity.

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Which of the following is not usually a factor that puts an athlete at higher risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia?

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______ is an ergogenic aids that increases the risk for acromegaly.

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________ signals the fat cells to begin releasing their fatty acids during physical activity.

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Ready-to-eat-or-drink supplements can be ideal when

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Heat stroke shares all of the following symptoms with hypothermia except _______.

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A minimum of ____ minutes of aerobic physical activity,moderate or vigorous,is recommended.

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Which of the following is a correct statement about athletes and hydration?

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To improve cardiorespiratory endurance,activities that use most of the large-muscle groups of the body and elevate heart rate should be sustained for at least _____.

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The body's need for _____ surpasses the need for any other nutrient.

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According to ACSM guidelines,resistance or strength exercise should be incorporated on _______ per week.

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All of the following are benefits associated with resistance training except

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Supplementation of _______ may enhance performance of weight lifters and sprinters,but the safety of large doses and long-term use has not been confirmed.

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MATCHING -Stored form of fuel in the muscles and liver

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Which of the following is not a property of conditioned muscles?

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