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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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Different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
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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.
4

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
5

It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________.

A
body composition
B
an individual's height-weight ratio
C
cardiorespiratory fitness levels
D
an individual's height
6

Which of the following BEST explains how good body composition is attained?

A
taking in a greater amount of energy than is released by the body
B
taking in a lesser amount of energy than is released by the body
C
balancing the amount of energy that is taken in with the amount of energy that is released by the body
D
none of the above
7

Muscular endurance refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle group can generate.

A
T
B
F
8

Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body.

A
T
B
F
9

The five components of health-related fitness include __________.

A
cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
B
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, resting heart rate, muscular endurance, and body composition
C
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
D
calisthenics, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
10

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss.

A
T
B
F
11

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.
12

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
13

During resistance exercise, muscles are __________.

A
working against a force
B
repeatedly contracted
C
concerted in movement
D
all of the above
14

The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility.

A
T
B
F
15

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
16

Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

A
cardiorespiratory fitness
B
bone density
C
muscular strength
D
flexibility
17

Participating in physical activities can improve health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
18

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
20

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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