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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. In regards to blood pressure - the high number is...
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
From the most to the least oxidative.
Systolic and the low number is Diastolic
Being alive with no major health problems

2. The lactate and ventilatory thresholds are good predictors of
Cardio-protective benefits.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.

3. The 'Spine ROM Passive back test' is performed to...
Physician consent.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.

4. An Active lifestyle...
More physical activity in daily life.
Enhances quality of life.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
When less energy is consumed then is expended - which decreases body weight.

5. Four things that you can not change are...
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
The continuation of extension past the anatomical position
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics

6. An exercise dose reflects
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Atherosclerotic process.
The interaction of the intensity - frequency - duration and type of exercise

7. Forces that cause movement are...
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.

8. As exercise intensity increases
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Amphiarthrodial joints

9. The lactate and ventilatory thresholds are good predictors of
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.
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.

10. 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.
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.
The return back from toward the anatomical position
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion

11. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
Being alive with no major health problems
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.

12. Vitamins - Minerals and Water do NOT provide
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
The muscle used - Reduced SX and Vo2 max
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.

13. Water is considered an essential nutrient because of its
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure
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.
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.

14. The 'Hip Joint ROM test' is performed to...
Handshake up
Measure the hip flexor tightness
Handshake up
Physician consent.

15. 2 things that affect O2 uptake are...
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
A pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.
Shape of the articulating ends of bones - Length of ligaments - Elasticity of connective tissue

16. Negative Caloric Balance is...
Type 1 muscle fibers -
When less energy is consumed then is expended - which decreases body weight.
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 opposing force that is resisting another force

17. Sulfur Dioxide (So2) is...
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 pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.
Sub-maximal exercise.
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.

18. Joints with some movement are called
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Bringing two bones together
Amphiarthrodial joints

19. Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is linked with the development of
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
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.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Very effective in causing a joint movement

20. The cardiac output is slightly higher to compensate for...
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Training
Rotates.

21. Vitamins are...
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.
The front of the touchdown foot
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment

22. Factors that effect flexibility are...
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.
Dynamic endurance exercise.
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.

23. Evaluation of a pre-participation health screening questionnaire helps the fitness professional determine
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.
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides

24. The three types of joints are...
The number of liters of air inhaled and exhaled per minute
Work rate.
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
Rotates.

25. Adequate glycogen is necessary for...
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
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.
Dynamic endurance exercise.
Optimal performance.

26. Linear responses are...
Health Status Questionnaire
Flexion and extension only because of its bony arrangement
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Gains made continuously over time.

27. Endurance training reduces
Rotates.
Injury - cardiovascular problems - and death.
Amphiarthrodial joints
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.

28. Systolic BP is a...
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)
The interaction of the intensity - frequency - duration and type of exercise
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.
Gains made continuously over time.

29. Carbohydrate is...
Elevation - depression; abduction - adduction; upward rotation - downward rotation
Bringing two bones together
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.

30. Cardiovascular problems cause
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Rotates.

31. The basis for the public health physical activity is that the health related benefits of physical activity...
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.

32. The structure of a long bone include the
Being alive with no major health problems
1% each year.
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.
Responses that occur with one or several exercise bouts but do not improve further.

33. Heat can be lost from the body by...
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
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.
Temporary or chronic conditions that alter a participant's health status and warrant medical clearance - additional supervision or changes in exercise recommendations. These conditions can be identified with periodic re-administration of the HSQ and

34. Exercise prescription must consider
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
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 individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.

35. Physical activity influences quality of life because
The blood lipid profile.
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.

36. Water should be consumed
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Before - during and after extended bouts of exercise.
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
Gains made continuously over time.

37. The points at which the blood lactic acid concentration and the pulmonary ventilation increase suddenly during a GXT are called...
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.
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
Endurance exercise.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.

38. The 'SIT and REACH test' aka Combined Trunk/Back flexion test is performed in order to...
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Measure the low back flexibility.
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
Atherosclerotic process.

39. Ankle Joint movements are...
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
From the most to the least oxidative.
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.
Clear physical activity recommendations combined with adequate resources so that everyone can participate in quality physical activity in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere.

40. Ossification is...
The number of calories needed to sustain the body under normal resting conditions.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.

41. Type 1 fibers are...
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.

42. Vo2 max values are lower in women then in men by...
15%
Eversion and Inversion
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.
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.

43. Vitamins - Minerals and Water do NOT provide
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints

44. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
Handshake down
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.

45. Coronary heart disease is linked to...
The continuation of extension past the anatomical position
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
The sum of all cholesterol

46. High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) helps prevent the
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.
Atherosclerotic process.

47. Abduction is...
Flexion - Extension - Hyperextension - Radial flexion and ulnar flexion.
The movement of a bone from an anatomical position
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.

48. The cardiac output is slightly higher to compensate for...
Eversion and Inversion
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Flexion - extension - hyperextension; abduction - adduction; medial rotation - lateral rotation
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.

49. Torque (T) is...
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
Leg work at the same work rate.
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
Diarthrodial joints

50. Vo2 is...
The oxygen consumption or uptake
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
For a lower SV.