Answers25-26 Orndorff -- PE 1112 Semester 2 course 4th 9wksTopic Test

Topic Test Answers

25 verified answers2 views
1
Free Preview

Slow-twitch muscle fibers have a high resistance to fatigue.

A
T
B
F
2
Free Preview

What do barbell curls and dips have in common?

A
They are both leg exercises.
B
They both use free weights.
C
Neither exercise is isotonic.
D
They are both arm exercises.
3

Which of the following activities is most likely to improve muscular endurance?

A
high jumping
B
long distance running
C
sprinting
D
throwing a fast ball
4

When using the absolute method to assess muscular endurance, you should adjust the weight according to each individual's strength ability.

A
T
B
F
5

When comparing the proper position for spotting different exercises, you can conclude that, in spotting any exercise, it is important to __________.

A
stand with your feet together
B
keep your hand on the bar
C
keep your back upright
D
Place your hand inside the lifter's hands
6

All of the following statements concerning drugs and supplements are true EXCEPT:

A
Many drugs and supplements are ineffective and expensive.
B
Many supplements and drugs are frequently used to improve performance and appearance.
C
Supplements and drugs both undergo stringent government testing.
D
Supplements and drugs can both cause unwanted side effects.
7

Which workout schedule would be BEST suited for a weight-lifting workout that builds both strength and endurance?

A
lifting weights four days a week with 2 to 4 repetitions
B
lifting weights every day with 8 to 10 repetitions
C
lifting weights three days a week with 12 to 20 repetitions
D
lifting weights three days a week with 8 to 12 repetitions
8

Jamie and Scott did sit-ups, push-ups, and curl-ups, and then compared the information to find out who had better __________.

A
endurance, using the calisthenic method
B
strength, using the max 1 RPM method
C
strength, using the absolute method
D
endurance, using the maxing out method
9

The principal difference between isometric and isotonic exercises is the __________.

A
use of free weights and weight machines
B
rate of calories burned during exercise
C
change in muscle length during exercise
D
type of muscles exercised
10

The proper sequence of a weight-lifting workout includes a warm-up period, followed by stretching, weight lifting, and stretching again.

A
T
B
F
11

Which statement BEST describes how muscles respond to weight training?

A
Weight training stretches the muscles' limits and makes the muscles longer.
B
Weight training pushes the muscles' abilities, making the muscles gain endurance.
C
Weight training stimulates the muscles and causes the muscle fibers to sit closer together.
D
Weight training overloads muscles, which causes the body to respond by making muscle fibers larger.
12

Why is it a myth that muscle turns into fat when someone stops working out?

A
Muscle and fat are two different kinds of tissue.
B
Muscle grows with physical inactivity.
C
Fat converts into muscle but not vice versa.
D
Only a small amount of muscle turns into fat.
13

Which of the following is a myth about weight lifting?

A
Not everyone can become a bodybuilder through weight training.
B
Women who lift weights will develop large, bulky muscles.
C
People who weight train don't need protein supplements.
D
Spot training cannot help someone lose fat in a specific body area.
14

If we wanted to compare muscular endurance between a very large person and a very small person, what method would be the BEST method to use?

A
absolute method
B
maxing out
C
callisthenic method
D
fixed percentage of RM method
15

Overload is the act of exercising a muscle to fatigue. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
16

If you had a 30-pound barbell at home and you wanted to compare your muscular endurance to your younger brother's, which method would be the BEST to use?

A
absolute method
B
maxing out
C
prediction of 1 percent RM
D
fixed percentage of 1 max RM
17

When spotting a bench press, the spotter stands with a straight back, hands under the arms of the lifter, and carefully watches the bar. This demonstrates __________.

A
good technique because the form is appropriate
B
poor technique because the back should be bent
C
poor technique because the spotter should be moving up and down with the lifter as they lift the weight
D
poor technique because the spotter should have their hands underneath the bar
18

If you want to increase your muscular endurance, which workout would be BEST suited to help you reach your goals?

A
a workout that uses five sets of five reps and works out each specific muscle group three times a week, treating every other day as a rest day
B
a workout that works out each muscle group each day, using high weight and low repetitions
C
a workout that uses three sets of 15 repetitions and works each muscle group four times a week, treating every other day as a rest day
D
a workout that isolates one muscle group a day, using low weight and low repetitions
19

Strength training is beneficial because it decreases your risk of injury. Which statement BEST describes why this is true?

A
Muscular fitness training can prevent or improve diabetes and sarcopenia.
B
Muscular fitness training increases muscle mass, which increases your metabolism.
C
Muscular fitness training strengthens tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
D
Muscular fitness training improves self-image and athletic performance.
20

If you wanted to increase your muscular endurance, it would be important to participate in activities that __________.

A
increase the size of the muscle cells and the amount of blood that is delivered to the muscle
B
decrease the amount of fuel that the muscle can store and increase the time it takes for the muscle to contract
C
increase the number of muscles and decrease the size of the muscle cells
D
decrease the length of the muscle and increase the thickness of the muscle

Did you find these answers helpful?