Question 1

Which defines an antagonist muscle?

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A)   a muscle that is stretched when an agonist muscle contracts, opposing the agonist
B)   a muscle that is a contracting muscle
C)   a muscle that is a strong, powerful muscle
D)   a muscle that is a small, weak muscleE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Describe key differences between training with exercise machines and training with free weights.List at least two advantages and two disadvantages of each type of equipment.

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Question 3

How does strength training help prevent and manage chronic disease?

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A)   increasing systolic blood pressure
B)   increasing LDL cholesterol
C)   improving glucose metabolism
D)   decreasing bone densityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Strength training can lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is a result of inactivity and aging?

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A)   muscles contracting more quickly
B)   nerves connecting with more muscles
C)   increase in fat free mass
D)   loss of bone massE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

What determines training intensity for weight training?

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A)   number of sets
B)   amount of weight lifted
C)   number of repetitions
D)   amount of time liftingE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Increased muscular strength and endurance reduces one's risk of injury.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In weight training,what is the definition of a set?

Accepted Answer

A)   group of exercises followed by a rest period
B)   group of repetitions followed by a rest period
C)   group of similar exercises followed by a rest period
D)   single muscle contractionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

What is the best way to improve muscular endurance?

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A)   Use heavy resistance with few repetitions.
B)   Use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions.
C)   Use light resistance with many repetitions.
D)   Do resistance exercises for each muscle no more than 2 days per week.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Apply the FITT principle to strength training.Describe a complete weight-training program for general fitness according to the FITT guidelines.

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Question 11

How long should the rest interval between sets last to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness?

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A)   less than 1 minute
B)   1 to 3 minutes
C)   3 to 5 minutes
D)   more than 5 minutesE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which condition can cause the decrease in muscle strength often associated with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)   malnutrition
B)   inactivity
C)   strength training
D)   endurance trainingE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

How is muscular endurance assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)   by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort
B)   by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions
C)   by measuring the ability to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time
D)   by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidlyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which exercise program is an example of a weight-training program focused on building muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 set, 8 to 12 repetitions, 70% of 1 RM
B)   1 set, 3 to 5 repetitions, 85% of 1 RM
C)   3 sets, 4 to 6 repetitions, 80% of 1 RM
D)   3 sets, 8 to 12 repetitions, 40 to 60% of 1 RME) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

What characterizes slow twitch muscle fibers?

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A)   lack of endurance
B)   rapid contraction
C)   fatigue resistance
D)   a lack of oxidative energyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which advantage is associated with static exercises?

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A)   They mimic the speed of contraction needed for some sports.
B)   They require no equipment.
C)   They require special equipment.
D)   They strengthen already developed muscles.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Describe gender differences in muscular strength and endurance and in responses to strength training.List at least two factors that help explain these differences.

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Question 18

Women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body compared to men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For overall fitness,how many different exercises should a weight-training program include?

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3
B)   5-6
C)   8-10
D)   12-14E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

How long should the rest interval between sets last to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness?

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Which exercise program is an example of a weight-training program focused on building muscular endurance?

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Increased muscular strength and endurance reduces one's risk of injury.

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How does strength training help prevent and manage chronic disease?

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Apply the FITT principle to strength training.Describe a complete weight-training program for general fitness according to the FITT guidelines.

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Which is a result of inactivity and aging?

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Which defines an antagonist muscle?

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What determines training intensity for weight training?

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How is muscular endurance assessed?

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