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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Intertarsal Joint movements are...
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Eversion and Inversion

2. Maximal oxygen uptake decreases when
Bringing two bones together
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
The front of the touchdown foot

3. Rational Inertia also referred to as the moment of Inertia depends on
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint
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.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.

4. When lactic acid increases in the blood during heavy exercise
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force
Rotates.
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.

5. Carbohydrates are divided into 3 categories...
Optimal performance.
Remains elevated for some time to replenish CP stores - support the energy cost of the elevated HR and breathing - and synthesize glucose from lactic acid.
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
Essential to performance.

6. Elevated total cholesterol and LDL-C and depressed HDL-C are risk factors for...
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Essential to performance.
Endurance training.
Cardiovascular disease.

7. Total Cholesterol is...
A ATP is split to form a high energy myosin-ATP cross bridge - the myosin-ATP cross bridge binds to actin and releases energy - the cross bridge moves and pulls actin toward the center of the sarcomere - and finally ATP binds to and releases the cros
The sum of all cholesterol
Moderate risk participants
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints

8. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids also has...
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.
Cardio-protective benefits.
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

9. The female athlete triad is...
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.

10. Health is defined as
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
Being alive with no major health problems
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.

11. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is...
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
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 movement of a bone from an anatomical position
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force

12. Resistance Arm (RA) is...
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
The interaction of the intensity - frequency - duration and type of exercise

13. Both type 1 and type 2a favor
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.
Essential to performance.
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.

14. Behaviors that contribute to a healthy life are...
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
Shape of the articulating ends of the bones - the length of the ligaments - and the elasticity of connective tissue.
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial

15. The female athlete triad is...
25%
The sum of all cholesterol
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.

16. Endurance training reduces
Essential to performance.
The blood lipid profile.
HR and increases SV and rest and submaximal work; in addition - maximal cardiac output is greater - because SV increases with no change or slight decrease in maximal HR.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.

17. Generally - bone growth is completed by...
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.
The late teens.
Dynamic endurance exercise.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

18. For exercise involving the knee - participants should remember the following...
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment

19. The 'SIT and REACH test' aka Combined Trunk/Back flexion test is performed in order to...
Measure the low back flexibility.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
From the most to the least oxidative.
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.

20. Cardiovascular problems cause
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
Health Status Questionnaire
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Atherosclerotic process.

21. Cardiovascular disease
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
Flexion - extension - Hyperextension - Lateral flexion and rotation. Movements of the trunk-flexion - extension - hyperextension - lateral flexion and rotation occur at all joints of the vertebral column.
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Endurance exercise.

22. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial

23. During prolonged moderately strenuous exercise
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.

24. The six classes of nutrients are...
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.
Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein - Vitamins - Minerals and Water.

25. 50% of the increase in Vo2 max attributable to endurance training is a result of an increase in maximal SV; the other 50% is attributable to an
Increase in oxygen extraction.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
The front of the touchdown foot

26. 50% of the increase in Vo2 max attributable to endurance training is a result of an increase in maximal SV; the other 50% is attributable to an
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
Increase in oxygen extraction.
Sub-maximal exercise.

27. Positive Caloric Balance is...
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.

28. When exercising in cold water - participants should...
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.
Increase in oxygen extraction.
Heredity and training

29. carbon monoxide in the blood decreases...
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
A ATP is split to form a high energy myosin-ATP cross bridge - the myosin-ATP cross bridge binds to actin and releases energy - the cross bridge moves and pulls actin toward the center of the sarcomere - and finally ATP binds to and releases the cros
Benefits occur early and plateau.

30. The functions of proteins are to...
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.
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
Rotates.
Carry oxygen - fight disease catalyze reactions - Allow muscle contractions - Act as a connective tissue - Clot blood - Act as a messenger.

31. evaporation is the primary mechanism of
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.

32. The typical protein RDA for adults (0.8g. kg) may be inadequate for...
Athletes.
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
To delay death and avoid disease.
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.

33. Muscle fibers differ in
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
Flexion - Extension - Hyperextension - Radial flexion and ulnar flexion.
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.

34. Heat can be lost from the body by...
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)

35. Exercise recommendations for the general public emphasize
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
High risk participants
Low intensity and regular participation.
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.

36. Vitamins - Minerals and Water do NOT provide
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
The number of calories needed to sustain the body under normal resting conditions.
Type 2a muscle fibers.

37. In conditions of heat and humidity - the exerciser should...
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
Decrease the work rate to stay in the THR zone.
Low Risk participants
High risk participants

38. Type 2x fibers are...
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
Fast twitch - generate high force - and easily fatigue.
Vo2 max

39. The three types of joints are...
Injury - cardiovascular problems - and death.
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Synarthrodial joints
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial

40. In addition to determining a participants health status - a fitness professionals can asses the presence of
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
High altitudes
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.
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.

41. Resistance training is a method of exercise designed to...
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.
Moderate risk participants
Before - during and after extended bouts of exercise.
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.

42. In regards to blood pressure - the high number is...
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.
Systolic and the low number is Diastolic
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.

43. Wrist joint movements are...
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
Flexion - Extension - Hyperextension - Radial flexion and ulnar flexion.
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.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.

44. The points at which the blood lactic acid concentration and the pulmonary ventilation increase suddenly during a GXT are called...
Handshake up
Work rate.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.

45. Calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
Type 2a muscle fibers.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.

46. Exercise carries some risk of
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
A pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.
Injury - cardiovascular problems - and death.
Fuel use during steady state exercise.

47. Four things that you can not change are...
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.
Clear physical activity recommendations combined with adequate resources so that everyone can participate in quality physical activity in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

48. Resistance training is a method of exercise designed to...
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
Benefits occur early and plateau.

49. The effects of End Training are...
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.
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
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.
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction

50. Moderate to vigorous exercise requires
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
Type 2a muscle fibers.