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Which of the following is NOT true concerning the curl-up test?

A
The curl-up only tests the endurance of the abdominal muscles, not their strength.
B
Curl-ups are performed while lying on the floor with knees slightly bent.
C
The fingers are supposed to slide 3.5 inches along the floor during a curl-up.
D
Curl-ups are supposed to be done at a rate of about one every three seconds.
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During resistance exercise, muscles are __________.

A
working against a force
B
repeatedly contracted
C
concerted in movement
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition?

A
increased metabolic efficiency
B
reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
C
increased range of movement
D
improved bone and joint health
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Which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
taking your pulse
B
performing the test for 1 hour
C
comparing your results to a reference chart
D
using a 12-inch step
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Which of the following do performance evaluation tests NOT measure?

A
agility
B
reaction time
C
coordination
D
sport knowledge
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Which of the following BEST explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body?

A
Push-ups don't exercise leg muscle groups.
B
Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups.
C
Weight lifting is more important for muscle strength than endurance.
D
Not all muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously.
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The BEST strategy for improving flexibility throughout the body is to __________.

A
perform different stretching exercises targeting multiple areas
B
perform the same exercise over and over until target flexibility is reached
C
perform stretching exercises in between each strength-building exercise
D
perform a set routine of exercises, targeting only one area of the body
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The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?

A
taking your pulse
B
performing the test for 1 hour
C
comparing your results to a reference chart
D
using a 12-inch step
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Which of the following BEST explains why using more than one assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness gives a better picture of fitness level?

A
No individual cardiorespiratory fitness test is accurate.
B
Heart and lung fitness must be assessed separately.
C
Using more than one assessment provides a more complete picture of an individual's fitness level.
D
all of the above

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