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Savannah wants to assess and modify her weight loss plan. What would BEST help her to achieve her goal?
A. She can check her BMI and keep a fitness journal to track her progress.
B. She can check her BMI and reduce her calories to 2,000 calories per day.
C. She can use an on-line tracking program to log her calories and exercises and increase the frequency her exercise.
D. She can check her target heart rate to track her healthy heart rate zone and increase the intensity of her exercise.
C. She can use an on-line tracking program to log her calories and exercises and increase the frequency her exercise.
Decreased body temperature indicates
Hypothermia
8. After six months of lifting weights three alternating days per week and spinning three alternating days per week, what health-related benefits will Brian achieve?
A. He will achieve an increase in muscle size and a decrease of his resting heart rate.
B. He will achieve an increase in his joint range of motion and a decrease in muscle size.
C. He will be able to sustain muscle contractions and the heart will pump less blood with each beat.
D. He will see an improved response from his fast-twitch muscle fibers and an increase in his oxygen uptake.
A. He will achieve an increase in muscle size and a decrease of his resting heart rate.
Sharon is 25 years old and has joined a cycling club. She currently bikes two days a week for one hour. She reaches her training heart rate at 60% of her maximum heart rate. What are two ways that Sharon can increase the intensity of her workout to reach 75% of her maximum heart rate?
A. bike a longer distance AND ride for a longer time
B. bike every day AND ride for a longer distance in 60 minutes
C. bike three days a week for one and a half hours AND eat a nutrition bar before exercising
D. bike uphill AND go the same distance in a shorter time
D. bike uphill AND go the same distance in a shorter time
What is considered a truth regarding weight loss?
A. When you use diet pills you don't have to restrict your diet nor exercise.
B. Exercise and healthy eating is the best way to lose weight.
C. Using the latest fitness equipment will help with weight loss.
D. Eating only foods without fat will help with weight loss.
B. Exercise and healthy eating is the best way to lose weight.
Ben needs to design a personal activity plan. Which tools can BEST help Ben assess his current fitness level and design his plan?
A. the mile run test and a coach
B. a heart rate monitor and goal setting
C. target heart rate zone and the internet
D. body fat percentage and a nutrition plan
B. a heart rate monitor and goal setting
What is a precursor to heat illness that is caused by a lack of fluid intake prior to and during exercise?
Dehydration
20. There are various benefits associated with following a weight training program. What is NOT a health related benefit of weight training?
A. improved posture
B. increased muscular strength
C. increased resting heart rate
D. reduced risk of low back pain
C. increased resting heart rate
Michelle is a basketball player and shoots 100 free throws after every practice.
What training principle is she applying?
A. Frequency
B. Progression
C. Overload
D. Specificity
D. Specificity
What is the relationship between a person's pulse and the intensity of aerobic activity?
A. higher intensity reduces the pulse
B. lower intensity increases the pulse
C. higher intensity increases the pulse
D. there is no relationship between pulse and intensity
C. higher intensity increases the pulse
There are many projects that could be implemented in a HOPE class to help students understand the importance of healthy eating behaviors. Which would be the BEST project to help you understand healthy eating behaviors?
A. Visit a local fast food restaurant and assess the caloric value of your favorite foods.
B. Write down everything you eat for a week and assess good and bad choices.
C. Choose a popular diet and evaluate the nutritional pros and cons.
D. Read an article related to nutrition and evaluate the facts.
B. Write down everything you eat for a week and assess good and bad choices.
Bobby is a cyclist who made the choice to train during a hot and humid Florida day. Twenty minutes into his biking he notices the following signs: decreased blood pressure, pale and cold skin, rapid weak pulse and excessive sweating. What heat related illness BEST describes Bobby’s symptoms?
A. heat cramps
B. heat stroke
C. hypothermia
D. heat exhaustion
D. heat exhaustion
Jerry is busy with school, stressed, and lacks energy.
What would help Jerry improve his health?
A. exercise
B. read a book
C. seek counseling
D. increase his amount of sleep
A. exercise
Shawna is trying to improve the level of strength in her biceps as a part of her personal fitness plan. How can she use the principle of overload to accomplish this goal?
A. decrease weight and increase reps
B. decrease weight and decrease reps
C. increase weight and increase reps
D. increase weight and decrease reps
D. increase weight and decrease reps
Mary is designing a personal wellness plan based on her current health status. She currently has high cholesterol and is ten pounds overweight. Which plan of action would be the MOST effective to help Mary meet her health goals?
A. join a gym and hire a trainer to establish goals
B. maintain current diet and establish a new exercise routine
C. maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol in one week
D. set a goal to lose 10 pounds and lower cholesterol within two months
D. set a goal to lose 10 pounds and lower cholesterol within two months
Kassie has hit a plateau in her power weight training sessions. It has been suggested that she adjust her overload to accommodate for this. She has decided to increase the length of her daily sessions so that she can add a few more lifts to her routine. What principle should be applied to accomplish this?
A. frequency
B. intensity
C. time
D. type
C. time
This condition is dangerous and becomes a medical emergency when the core body temperature reaches 105 degrees
Heat stroke
21. Which activity would contribute the MOST to cardiorespiratory fitness?
A. running a 1 mile relay race
B. practicing softball for 30 minutes
C. playing a competitive volleyball game
D. playing a competitive basketball game
D. playing a competitive basketball game
What is your main source of fuel or energy when strength training?
A. carbohydrates
B. protein
C. supplements
D. vitamins
A. carbohydrates
Desiree is 16 years old and she is training for a 5K race. What is her target heart rate zone?
Use the formulas:
Maximum Heart rate = 220 - age
Lower end = 60% of Maximum heart rate
Higher end = 80% of Maximum heart rate
A. Desiree's maximum heart rate is 198 and her target heart rate zone is between 100 and 150.
B. Desiree's maximum heart rate is 200 and her target heart rate zone is between 150 and 175.
C. Desiree's maximum heart rate is 204 and her target heart rate zone is between 122 and 163.
D. Desiree's maximum heart rate is 208 and her target heart rate zone is between 102 and 171.
C. Desiree's maximum heart rate is 204 and her target heart rate zone is between 122 and 163.
Renaldo has included sprint training as a part of his weight training and fitness plan. What is the BEST outcome he can expect as a result of this activity?
A. anaerobic endurance
B. aerobic endurance
C. increased flexibility
D. increased power
A. anaerobic endurance
What is the correct term used to describe tissues of the body that become frozen?
A. frostbite
B. frost nip
C. hypothermia
D. hypoxia
A. frostbite
What is BEST use of the principle of overload as a guide for designing a personal fitness plan?
A. knowing the primary goal
B. decreasing the period of rest between sets
C. using your stamina to workout longer
D. increasing the amount of weight for one repetition
B. decreasing the period of rest between sets
Natasha wants to reduce her weight. What activity would BEST accomplish her goal?
A. aerobic dance three days a week
B. swimming five days a week
C. weight training four days a week
D. yoga five days a week
B. swimming five days a week
Coach DeMarco is evaluating the progress of his students' personal fitness plans. One student wants to lose one pound per week but is not succeeding. This student is progressing in aerobic activity, increasing repetitions, and increasing weight in most exercises. There is also a steady reduction of rest time between exercises. What is the problem in the weight loss plan?
A. The student should focus on anaerobic activity rather than aerobic activity.
B. The student should focus on reducing repetitions and increasing weight.
C. The student should consider calories consumed versus calories burned in the program.
D. The student should consider completing the program twice a day to burn additional calories.
C. The student should consider calories consumed versus calories burned in the program.