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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
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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.
5

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
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

The T-test is principally a test of __________.

A
balance
B
agility
C
coordination
D
all of the above
10

The President's Challenge Program is a fitness evaluation designed for __________.

A
law enforcement
B
elementary and high school students
C
firefighters
D
military personnel
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Which of the following choices BEST describes the relationship between intensity and time in a successful exercise program?

A
as intensity increases, time should increase
B
as intensity decreases, time should decrease
C
as intensity increases, time should decrease
D
intensity and time should never change
12

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
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For men taking the the Air Force Physical Fitness Test, the best possible time to run 1.5 miles is in less than __________.

A
15 minutes, 30 seconds
B
13 minutes, 36 seconds
C
9 minutes, 12 seconds
D
10 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
16

Exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they __________.

A
increase body fat
B
increase body tissue
C
release energy
D
store energy
17

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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__________ are essential components of any personal training plan.

A
Intensity and protein
B
Steroids and rest
C
Rest and recovery
D
Overload and fasting
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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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