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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Light to moderate exercise uses
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)

2. Factors that effect flexibility are...
Training
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics
Handshake down

3. evaporation is the primary mechanism of
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
Before - during and after extended bouts of exercise.

4. The two primary health goals are...
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.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
To delay death and avoid disease.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.

5. The acronym PAR-Q stands for...
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
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.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)

6. The functions of proteins are to...
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.
Low intensity and regular participation.
Carry oxygen - fight disease catalyze reactions - Allow muscle contractions - Act as a connective tissue - Clot blood - Act as a messenger.
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.

7. Cardiac output (HR-SV) increases linearly with
Work rate.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
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.

8. Joints with no movements are called
Synarthrodial joints
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.
Cardio-protective benefits.

9. Health is defined as
Endurance exercise.
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
Being alive with no major health problems
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)

10. The torque that resists limb movements can be altered by...
Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein - Vitamins - Minerals and Water.
Flexion - Extension - Hyperextension - Radial flexion and ulnar flexion.
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.

11. The acronym PAR-Q stands for...
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.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
Gains made continuously over time.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

12. 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.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
Increase in oxygen extraction.
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.

13. Adduction is...
The return back from toward the anatomical position
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Athletes.
Training

14. The health risk of an inactive lifestyle is greater than the risk associated with
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.
Leg work at the same work rate.

15. Regular physical activity helps
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.

16. Metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints - Movements are...
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.
40% Vo2 max is reached.
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
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.

17. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is supplied at a high rate by the 2 anaerobic processes...
The oxygen consumption or uptake
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.
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
Measure the hip flexor tightness

18. As exercise intensity increases
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
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.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.

19. Joints with lots of movement are called
Diarthrodial joints
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
88% of the sea level value
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.

20. The typical protein RDA for adults (0.8g. kg) may be inadequate for...
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics
Athletes.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

21. The 'Hip Joint ROM test' is performed to...
Fitness assessment
Measure the hip flexor tightness
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.
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.

22. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
Diarthrodial joints

23. Force arm (FA) is...
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.
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.

24. Vo2 max is lower at...
The oxygen consumption or uptake
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
High altitudes
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.

25. Radio-ulnar Joint movements are...
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.
More physical activity in daily life.
Bringing two bones together
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)

26. Shoulder girdle movements are...
Elevation - depression; abduction - adduction; upward rotation - downward rotation
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
40% Vo2 max is reached.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

27. Variations of Vo2 max across the population are...
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.

28. Resistance Arm (RA) is...
Fast twitch - generate high force - and easily fatigue.
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
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.

29. Sedentary individuals should include at least
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
Flexion - extension - hyperextension; abduction - adduction; medial rotation - lateral rotation
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

30. certain fitness test results or changes in health status may also necessitate
A pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.
Physician consent.
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.
The return back from toward the anatomical position

31. Ossification is...
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Benefits occur early and plateau.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.

32. Endurance training will increase Vo2 max by...
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
25%
Elevation - depression; abduction - adduction; upward rotation - downward rotation
Moderate risk participants

33. Calcium release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
Bringing two bones together
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.

34. Shoulder joint movements are...
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.
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.
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.

35. Resistance Force (R) is...
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
The opposing force that is resisting another force

36. People who are training intensely should consume
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
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.
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
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

37. Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is linked with the development of
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
Heredity and training

38. Oxygen dept is...
For a lower SV.
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Benefits occur early and plateau.
Heredity and training

39. When exercising in cold water - participants should...
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
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.

40. Diastolic BP is a...
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.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.
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.

41. The six classes of nutrients are...
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
15%
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein - Vitamins - Minerals and Water.

42. The torque that resists limb movements can be altered by...
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.
1% each year.

43. Muscle fibers differ in
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.

44. Ergogenic aids are...
High altitudes
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
Vo2 max and it binds to hemoglobin and limits oxygen transport.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.

45. Muscle fibers differ in
Type 2a muscle fibers.
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

46. Oxygen dept is...
The continuation of extension past the anatomical position
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Health Status Questionnaire

47. Carbohydrate loading benefits extended
Endurance exercise.
Bouts of exercise.
Shape of the articulating ends of bones - Length of ligaments - Elasticity of connective tissue
For a lower SV.

48. Evaluation of a pre-participation health screening questionnaire helps the fitness professional determine
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
Synarthrodial joints
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.

49. Linear responses are...
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
Gains made continuously over time.
The oxygen consumption or uptake
The sum of all cholesterol

50. Stability or the ease with which balance can be maintained is proportional to...
The front of the touchdown foot
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.
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
Measure the low back flexibility.