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Exploring Exercises for Muscular Fitness — Unit test Answers

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

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T
B
F
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An expert is someone who __________.

A
expends the least amount of effort for the greatest skills
B
expends the least amount of efficiency for the greatest practice
C
expends the least amount of energy for the greatest result
D
expends the least amount of experience for the greatest movements
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According to the exercise principle of balance, a workout should __________.

A
address all components of fitness
B
focus on balance and coordination
C
target specific areas for improvement
D
vary exercise activities over time
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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.
5

Which of the following does NOT limit range of motion?

A
weak muscles
B
age
C
disease
D
bone structure
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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
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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
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An individual center of gravity can usually be found __________.

A
just above the belly button
B
just above the knees
C
just below the neck
D
just below the hips
9

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

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T
B
F
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When the force on an object increases, so does its __________.

A
acceleration
B
velocity
C
mass
D
inertia
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Which of the following is TRUE concerning stretching techniques?

A
Ballistic stretching exercises never involve bouncing.
B
You should always stretch before warming up.
C
Ballistic stretching exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly.
D
Not all ballistic stretches require supervision.
13

Which factor influencing flexibility is dependent upon individual behaviors?

A
joint structure
B
muscle and fat
C
age
D
gender
14

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
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Why is it important to keep your back and neck straight while performing a hamstring stretch?

A
You can't touch your toes with your neck and back bent.
B
Arching the neck and back puts stress on the spine.
C
Bending the back turns this into a spine stretch.
D
The hamstring is only stretched when the back is straight.
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Why is it important to assess flexibility both before AND during a workout regimen?

A
to assess flexibility progress
B
to keep muscles warm
C
to establish flexibility baselines
D
none of the above
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Two individuals start the same training program at the same time, but one is able to grow muscle faster and larger than the other. What is the least likely explanation for this?

A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
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Participating in __________ can improve flexibility.

A
yoga
B
pilates
C
swimming
D
all of the above
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Which of the following methods is the most effective in determining muscular strength if you do not want to worry about selecting the wrong weight?

A
maxing out
B
absolute method
C
predicting 1 RM
D
calisthenic method
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Second and third class levers both have __________.

A
the fulcrum between the effort and load
B
effort applied in the same place
C
two loads and fulcrums
D
the fulcrum at one end of the lever

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