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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Vo2 max is lower at...
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
High altitudes
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
1% each year.

2. The acronym PAR-Q stands for...
The oxygen consumption or uptake
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.

3. At 7400 feet Vo2 max is only...
For a lower SV.
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
88% of the sea level value
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.

4. evaporation is the primary mechanism of
Mitochondria increase - Decrease time taken to achieve steady state in sub maximal exercise - Maximal Exercise - Increases the volume of the ventricle - Increase Maximal Aerobic power.
For a lower SV.
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
Benefits occur early and plateau.

5. certain fitness test results or changes in health status may also necessitate
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
Physician consent.
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.

6. The additional calories needed to increase weight should come from...
25%
Benefits occur early and plateau.
Increasing the number of healthy snacks or the size of meals.
Premature health problems (Such as cardiovascular disease and low back problems) and death.

7. evaporation is the primary mechanism of
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
Premature health problems (Such as cardiovascular disease and low back problems) and death.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

8. In addition to determining a participants health status - a fitness professionals can asses the presence of
Relevant medical conditions - risk factors for CHD. Lifestyle behaviors and medications that will assist in the determination of the necessity of a physicians consent before beginning an exercise program.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.
The sum of all cholesterol
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.

9. Both SBP and DBP increase with
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.
To delay death and avoid disease.
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.
Organic substances that are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Although Vitamins do not contain energy for the body - they are essential in the metabolism of fat - carbohydrate and protein.

10. Regular participation in moderate intensity physical activity
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
Vital role in the normal functioning of the human body. Water contributes approximately 60% of the body weight (17) and is essential in creating the environment in which all metabolic processes occur.
Fitness assessment
Benefits occur early and plateau.

11. carbon monoxide in the blood decreases...
High altitudes
A single motor neuron and it's branches and all the muscle fibers innervated by that motor neuron. Muscular tension is increased by recruitment and summation.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.

12. Vitamins are...
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
Organic substances that are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Although Vitamins do not contain energy for the body - they are essential in the metabolism of fat - carbohydrate and protein.

13. Maximal oxygen uptake decreases when
The blood lipid profile.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.

14. The three types of joints are...
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
Enhances quality of life.
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.

15. During prolonged moderately strenuous exercise
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
A muscle to use fat as fuel and to spare carbohydrate - the time it takes to achieve a steady state during sub-maximal work - The size of the ventricle - The Vo2 max by increasing SV oxygen extraction.
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.

16. In regards to the wrist joint - an example of Radial flexion would be a
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
Handshake up
Causes movement at a joint in the direction opposite to that of the joint's agonist or (Prime Mover). The Antagonist lengthens as the agonist shortens.

17. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
Fitness assessment
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
High altitudes
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.

18. The line of gravity is...
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
The front of the touchdown foot
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
Striving for the highest level of existence - including mental - psychological - social - spiritual - and physical components. It is dynamic and multi-dimensional and is related to heredity - environment and individual interests.

19. Elevated total cholesterol and LDL-C and depressed HDL-C are risk factors for...
Cardiovascular disease.
Injury - cardiovascular problems - and death.
Handshake up
Cardio-protective benefits.

20. Concentric Action (Lifting) occurs when
Optimal performance.
Diaphysis - or shaft; the epiphyses or expanded ends; the periosteum - which covers the bone except at the articulating surfaces; and the articular cartilage - which covers the articulating surfaces to provide a frictionless and helps absorb shock.
To place the feet close to the object - Move the vertebral column to an upright position perpendicular to the floor - tilt the pelvis backward - and slowly extend the hips and the knees while activating the abdominals.
A muscle acts forcibly enough to actually shorten. This shortening pulls the bones of attachment closer to each other - causing movement at the joints.

21. Resistance Force (R) is...
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
Measure the hip flexor tightness
The opposing force that is resisting another force

22. Ossification is...
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Maintain backward pelvic tilt during the abdominal crunch or curl up. Tilt the pelvis backward before hip flexion in the curl up or leg lift. Keep the pelvis tilted backward during overhead arm movements in a standing position. Keep the lumbar spine
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.

23. Four things that you can not change are...
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
Vital role in the normal functioning of the human body. Water contributes approximately 60% of the body weight (17) and is essential in creating the environment in which all metabolic processes occur.

24. People who are training intensely should consume
Cardiovascular disease.
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

25. Thermic effect of food is...
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.
The energy needed to digest - absorb - transport and store the food that is eaten.

26. Ankle Joint movements are...
Fast twitch - generate high force - and easily fatigue.
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Dynamic endurance exercise.
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion

27. Maximal oxygen uptake - Vo2 max is...
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

28. Minerals are...
Moderate risk participants
The distance of gravity from the limits of the base - indirectly proportional to the height of the center of gravity above the base - and directly proportional to the weight of the body.
Diaphysis - or shaft; the epiphyses or expanded ends; the periosteum - which covers the bone except at the articulating surfaces; and the articular cartilage - which covers the articulating surfaces to provide a frictionless and helps absorb shock.
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)

29. Glucose intake during exercise can be beneficial if
Organic substances that are essential to the normal functioning of the human body. Although Vitamins do not contain energy for the body - they are essential in the metabolism of fat - carbohydrate and protein.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Vigorous exercise lasts 60 minutes or more.
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve

30. Sulfur Dioxide (So2) is...
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
A pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.

31. Carbohydrate is...
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
Bouts of exercise.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.

32. The functions of fats are to...
Diarthrodial joints
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.
Eversion and Inversion

33. By making some simple changes - everyone can include
More physical activity in daily life.
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
The oxygen missing in the first few minutes of work.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function

34. When lactic acid increases in the blood during heavy exercise
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.
Clear physical activity recommendations combined with adequate resources so that everyone can participate in quality physical activity in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
The return from flexion

35. Muscle tension depends on
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Shape of the articulating ends of bones - Length of ligaments - Elasticity of connective tissue
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.

36. The order of recruitment of muscle fibers is...
Dynamic endurance exercise.
Shape of the articulating ends of the bones - the length of the ligaments - and the elasticity of connective tissue.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
From the most to the least oxidative.

37. For stability when standing
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
The knees should be flexed to lower the center of gravity - the feet should be apart in the direction of an oncoming force to increase the distance between the line of gravity and the outer limits of the upsetting force - and weight of the body (Line
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.

38. Ozone is...
From the most to the least oxidative.
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
The late teens.

39. Moderate to vigorous exercise requires
For a lower SV.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Type 2a muscle fibers.

40. Exercise prescription must consider
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
Handshake down
Vital role in the normal functioning of the human body. Water contributes approximately 60% of the body weight (17) and is essential in creating the environment in which all metabolic processes occur.

41. HR and BP are higher during arm work compared with
Leg work at the same work rate.
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
Measure the low back flexibility.
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.

42. The functions of proteins are to...
Prolonged exercise by the aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat in the mitochondria of the muscle. This is the primary means of supplying energy to the muscle in maximal work lasting more than two minutes.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
Carry oxygen - fight disease catalyze reactions - Allow muscle contractions - Act as a connective tissue - Clot blood - Act as a messenger.

43. During exercises involving the vertebral column and Lumbosacral joints - participants should remember the following...
Maintain backward pelvic tilt during the abdominal crunch or curl up. Tilt the pelvis backward before hip flexion in the curl up or leg lift. Keep the pelvis tilted backward during overhead arm movements in a standing position. Keep the lumbar spine
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
High altitudes
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment

44. The line of gravity is...
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
The front of the touchdown foot
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)

45. Sedentary individuals should include at least
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
It creates a more rapid increase of Vo2 at the onset of work - allowing the steady-state of oxygen requirement to be reached more quickly.
The knees should be flexed to lower the center of gravity - the feet should be apart in the direction of an oncoming force to increase the distance between the line of gravity and the outer limits of the upsetting force - and weight of the body (Line
Benefits occur early and plateau.

46. Type 2x fibers are...
Fast twitch - generate high force - and easily fatigue.
Striving for the highest level of existence - including mental - psychological - social - spiritual - and physical components. It is dynamic and multi-dimensional and is related to heredity - environment and individual interests.
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
40% Vo2 max is reached.

47. Four things that you can not change are...
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.

48. Acclimatization to heat can be achieved in
The return from flexion
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.

49. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids also has...
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
Cardio-protective benefits.
When less energy is consumed then is expended - which decreases body weight.

50. An HSQ gives the trainer information about the individual's
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.