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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The additional calories needed to increase weight should come from...
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
Increasing the number of healthy snacks or the size of meals.
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.

2. At 7400 feet Vo2 max is only...
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Increase in oxygen extraction.
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
88% of the sea level value

3. Diastolic BP is a...
The late teens.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.

4. The structure of a long bone include the
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.
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
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.

5. Vo2 max values decline with age at...
High risk participants
1% each year.
Enhances quality of life.
Gains made continuously over time.

6. High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) helps prevent the
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.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
Atherosclerotic process.
High risk participants

7. The information from the first three sections of the HSQ - coupled with the participants desired activity level will determine
1% each year.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
Clear physical activity recommendations combined with adequate resources so that everyone can participate in quality physical activity in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere.

8. Positive Caloric Balance is...
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Synarthrodial joints
High altitudes
The blood lipid profile.

9. Joints with no movements are called
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
Synarthrodial joints
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion

10. Resistance training is a method of exercise designed to...
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
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.

11. Light to moderate exercise uses
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Cardiovascular disease.
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.

12. Acute responses are...
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
Responses that occur with one or several exercise bouts but do not improve further.

13. Abduction is...
88% of the sea level value
The movement of a bone from an anatomical position
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.

14. Type 2a fibers are...
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
Bouts of exercise.
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.
The blood lipid profile.

15. Aerobic exercise - weight loss and low intake of saturated fat - and cholesterol effectively improve
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.
The blood lipid profile.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.

16. Isometric exercise and heavy resistance exercise elicit high BP responses compared with
Dynamic endurance exercise.
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
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.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine

17. Regular vigorous exercise
Optimal performance.
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
Essential to performance.

18. It takes lesser exercise to...
The acid is buffered by plasma bicarbonate. This buffering produces CO2 and invalidates using R as an indicator of fuel used during exercise.
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve
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
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints

19. Carbohydrates are divided into 3 categories...
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.
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.

20. Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is...
Gradual accumulation of fat.
88% of the sea level value
Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein - Vitamins - Minerals and Water.
The number of calories needed to sustain the body under normal resting conditions.

21. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is supplied at a high rate by the 2 anaerobic processes...
Bouts of exercise.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.

22. Behaviors that contribute to a healthy life are...
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.
Bouts of exercise.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.

23. At 7400 feet Vo2 max is only...
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
88% of the sea level value
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
The continuation of extension past the anatomical position

24. Endurance training will increase Vo2 max by...
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
25%
The oxygen consumption or uptake
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve

25. Intertarsal Joint movements are...
Eversion and Inversion
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure

26. Glucose intake during exercise can be beneficial if
Vigorous exercise lasts 60 minutes or more.
To delay death and avoid disease.
Work rate.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine

27. Physical activity influences quality of life because
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints

28. During exercises involving the vertebral column and Lumbosacral joints - participants should remember the following...
The number of liters of air inhaled and exhaled per minute
The sum of all cholesterol
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
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

29. Coronary heart disease is linked to...
The build up of fatty deposits in coronary arteries and to limited oxygen delivery to the myocardium.
Cardio-protective benefits.
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.
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.

30. Men younger then 45 and women younger then 55 who are asymptomatic and meet no more then one risk factor threshold are...
Low Risk participants
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
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.

31. Vo2 max values decline with age at...
1% each year.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
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.
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.

32. The functions of fats are to...
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
The number of liters of air inhaled and exhaled per minute
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.

33. Acclimatization to heat can be achieved in
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.
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.

34. An HSQ gives the trainer information about the individual's
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
The return from flexion
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics

35. Resistance training is a method of exercise designed to...
Optimal performance.
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
The oxygen missing in the first few minutes of work.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

36. Maximal oxygen uptake decreases when
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.

37. Vo2 max values are lower in women then in men by...
Synarthrodial joints
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
15%

38. Vitamins are...
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
The front of the touchdown foot
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
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.

39. Oxygen dept is...
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Inorganic elements that serve a variety of functions in the human body. (Calcium - Phosphorus - potassium - sulfur - sodium - chloride and magnesium)
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment

40. Eccentric Action (Lowering) occurs when
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
Dynamic endurance exercise.
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
A muscle generates tension that is not great enough to cause movement but instead breaks the speed of movement caused by another force

41. In regards to blood pressure - the high number is...
Cardiovascular disease.
Rotates.
Systolic and the low number is Diastolic
Carbohydrate - Fat - Protein - Vitamins - Minerals and Water.

42. The Passive straight leg test' is performed to...
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
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.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.

43. Daily caloric need is...
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.
Flexion and extension only because of its bony arrangement
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
Type 1 muscle fibers -

44. Heat can be lost from the body by...
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.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
A participants current health status and whether it is appropriate for the participant to undergo fitness testing or begin regular fitness activity.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment

45. Moderately active individuals can improve their overall health and fitness by...
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.
High risk participants
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.

46. Regular physical activity helps
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
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.
Very effective in causing a joint movement
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine

47. Pulmonary Ventilation is...
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
The number of liters of air inhaled and exhaled per minute
Vigorous exercise lasts 60 minutes or more.
The blood lipid profile.

48. Light to moderate exercise uses
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Bouts of exercise.
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.

49. Body temperature increases proportionally during
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.
Sub-maximal exercise.
Low intensity and regular participation.
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

50. HR and BP are higher during arm work compared with
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
Leg work at the same work rate.
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.