Always tell the truth
Respect yourself, others and authority
100
John is training for a competition in which he will be judged on the size and definition of his muscles. How should he train?
A. He should try to lift the heaviest object he can find.
B. John should complete several weight-lifting routines over time.
C. He should jump rope for 30 minutes every day.
D. John should work to increase his level of flexibility.
B. John should complete several weight-lifting routines over time.
100
Which statement is true regarding flexibility?
A. A joint's range of motion cannot be maintained with age.
B. A joint's range of motion will be lost if the joint is not used regularly.
C. Flexibility decreases with age because muscle strength increases.
D. Flexibility decreases at a rate predetermined at birth.
B.
A joint's range of motion will be lost if the joint is not used regularly.
200
Why should you include weight training as part of your exercise routine?
I. to increase muscle mass
II. to increase bone density
III. to increase flexibility
A. only I
B. only II
C. I and III
D. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and III
200
Why should you measure your level of flexibility?
A. to calculate your exact level of muscular strength
B. to track your improvements in flexibility over time
C. to compare your flexibility to the national standards
D. to determine your future athletic ability
B. to track your improvements in flexibility over time
300
What does muscular strength measure?
A. the length of your muscle fibers as they contract and relax over a period of time
B. the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort
C. the ability of a muscle group to perform repeated movements for extended periods of time
D. the range of motion in your body’s joints before and after flexibility exercises
B. the amount of force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single effort
300
John stretched while his muscles were cold. Which negative effect could occur?
A. Blood might not flow to his limbs.
B. His strength could decrease quickly.
C. He could injure or pull a muscle.
D. Oxygen might not reach his muscles.
C. He could injure or pull a muscle.
400
In this image, what must the students' muscles do to pull the rope?
A. twitch and tighten
B. relax and twitch
C. tighten and contract
D. contract and relax
D.
contract and relax
400
When is the best time to stretch during an exercise routine?
A. after the warm up
B. before the warm up
C. before each water break
D. after each water break
A.
after the warm up
500
Which activity is ideal for fast-twitch muscles?
A. running
B. weightlifting
C. biking
D. hiking
B.
weightlifting
500
Andrea wants to improve her flexibility. Which form of exercise would be the least beneficial?
A. yoga
B. Pilates
C. stretching
D. weightlifting
D. weightlifting