AnswersFL-3026010-HOPE-Physical Education Core Sem 1 - FlexPhysical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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The cardiovascular system helps move hormones throughout the body during exercise.

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What is the impact of arteriosclerosis?

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inefficient blood flow
B
increased artery elasticity
C
arterial plaque deposition
D
reduced blood clotting
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Making it a point to work out with a friend is an example of a fitness goal.

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In regard to exercise, which of the following statements about safety consideration is correct?

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In hot weather, exercising between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is best.
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Exercising at 100% of your maximum heart rate is best.
C
Exercising one hour before eating is best.
D
Remaining well-hydrated while exercising is best.
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When it comes to cholesterol, it is better to have __________.

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more cholesterol
B
more LDL
C
a high ratio of LDL to HDL
D
more HDL
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Two hours of moderate exercise every week can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30%.

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Plyometrics can help a person maintain cardiorespiratory fitness.

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The most important step for preventing cardiovascular disease is to live a healthy lifestyle.

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As exercise levels increase, which of the following physiological changes occurs in the respiratory system?

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The respiratory muscles shrink.
B
The lungs expand in size.
C
The trachea widens.
D
The airways narrow.
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During exercise, the oxygen concentration in the blood increases to twice that of resting levels. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Taking a group fitness class or cycling with others motivates many individuals to continue exercising.

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Which of the following physiological effects occurs as a result of increased exercise?

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the body's blood pressure decreases throughout the body
B
the blood flow is directed towards the large organs
C
the levels of oxygen in the body decreases
D
the volume of blood pumped by the heart increases
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Optimal cardiorespiratory fitness requires a BMI of __________.

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18.5 to 24.9
B
25.0 to 29.9
C
30.0 to 39.9
D
40.0 to 49.9
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The best way to prepare for a workout is to stretch key muscles first and follow the stretching with a jog to get the blood flowing to the muscles. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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An exercise program that lacks specific goals is failing what fitness principle?

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specificity
B
progression
C
overload
D
none of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of swimming?

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joints supported in water
B
full-body exercise
C
good exercise for cross-training
D
burn less than 400 calories per hour
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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a type of cardiovascular disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an anaerobic exercise?

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sprinting
B
long distance running
C
push-ups
D
none of the above
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What's the first step one should take when determining the amount of overload to include in an exercise program?

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consulting the Internet for exercise plans
B
asking around at a local gym
C
assessing your current level of fitness
D
asking a health-conscious friend
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As a person ages, his or her levels of cardiorespiratory fitness tend to __________.

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improve
B
decline
C
stay the same
D
none of the above

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