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Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Multiple Choice Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Which of the following is NOT an element of health-related fitness?
		A)	body composition
		B)	muscular strength
		C)	cardiorespiratory endurance
		D)	speed


2	Flexibility is best described as:
		A)	the ability to move without pain during exercise.
		B)	the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.
		C)	sustained motion without resistance.
		D)	the ability to move rapidly during exercise.


3	Healthy body composition is characterized by a:
		A)	high proportion of fat tissue and a low proportion of fat-free mass.
		B)	low proportion of fat tissue and a low proportion of fat-free mass.
		C)	low proportion of fat tissue and a high proportion of fat-free mass.
		D)	high proportion of fat tissue and a high proportion of fat-free mass.


4	Regular exercise does all the following EXCEPT:
		A)	raises metabolic rate
		B)	decreases levels of high-density lipoproteins
		C)	builds bone density
		D)	protects cells from free radicals


5	Which of the following is least beneficial for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?
		A)	jogging
		B)	cycling
		C)	weight lifting
		D)	swimming


6	Cardiorespiratory endurance exercise intensity is measured according to the:
		A)	duration of a workout.
		B)	heart rate.
		C)	distance traveled.
		D)	number of exercise sessions per week.


7	In order to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, a high-intensity exercise session should be at least ____ minutes long.
		A)	10
		B)	20
		C)	45
		D)	60


8	Muscular strength and endurance are developed best by activities that:
		A)	involve continuous rhythmic movements of large-muscle groups.
		B)	gently extend joints beyond their normal range of motion.
		C)	involve working with weights or against another type of resistance.
		D)	decrease body fat.


9	Which kind of stretching achieves the greatest range of motion?
		A)	static
		B)	ballistic
		C)	active
		D)	passive


10	Which strategy will contribute to the success of your fitness program?
		A)	Be sure to have water or commercial sports drinks on hand.
		B)	Buy one pair of shoes that you can use for all of your fitness activities.
		C)	If joining a health club, sign a long-term contract.
		D)	Add protein supplements to your diet.

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