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Which of the following statements BEST describes the stork?

A
Place one foot on the inside of the leg, raise the heel of the other foot, and remain in this position as long as possible.
B
Raise one foot to the side, raise the heel of the other foot, and remain in this position for as long as possible.
C
Raise the heels of both feet, swing the right foot back, and remain in this position as long as possible.
D
Keep both feet on the ground, bend both knees, stretch arms forward, and remain in this position as long as possible.
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cool down activities?

A
reduced muscle soreness
B
maximal lightheadedness
C
injury prevention
D
gradually reduced heart rate
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Cardiorespiratory fitness is most likely to improve due to which of the following types of exercise?

A
bicycling
B
weight lifting
C
push-ups
D
sit-ups
4

Which of the following is the main goal of fitness evaluations?

A
restrict access to certain careers
B
reward those who are in better physical shape
C
provide an objective measure of physical fitness
D
get everyone to run the mile faster
5

Professional assessments are the only reliable method for determining an individual's levels of health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
6

Setting up a circuit training program would not be a beneficial, sports-specific training method for skiers.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not for another?

A
Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.
B
Physical activity only leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.
C
Bodies adapt to increased physical demands placed upon them.
D
The same exercise programs always conform to the principle of overload.
8

When setting a fitness goal, it's best to increase frequency and intensity in the first week to avoid burn out.

A
T
B
F
9

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

A
agility
B
flexibility
C
coordination
D
reaction time
10

Which of the following is NOT a component of the FITT acronym?

A
frequency
B
type
C
fitness
D
time
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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.
12

The FITT principles of training include __________.

A
fundamental, intensity, time, and type
B
frequency, intensity, time, and type
C
frequency, individual, time, and type
D
frequency, intensity, tough, and time
13

When participating in a fitness evaluation, it's important to familiarize yourself with the events included in the evaluation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Using fitness evaluations to determine fitness levels is important to __________.

A
set fitness goals
B
track performance
C
spot areas for improvement
D
all of the above
15

To be effective, an exercise program must be __________.

A
uniquely tailored to every person
B
maintained at a constant level of difficulty
C
applied generally to whole-body fitness
D
constantly increasing in difficulty
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What makes the yardstick test a direct measurement of reaction time?

A
The further the yardstick falls, the slower the reaction time.
B
The further the yardstick falls, the faster the reaction time.
C
Yardsticks are created specifically for testing reaction time.
D
The yardstick test will give the exact same reaction time every time it is used.
17

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

A
T
B
F
18

Which of the following do performance evaluation tests NOT measure?

A
agility
B
reaction time
C
coordination
D
sport knowledge
19

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

A
T
B
F

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