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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...
Carry oxygen - fight disease catalyze reactions - Allow muscle contractions - Act as a connective tissue - Clot blood - Act as a messenger.
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Increasing the number of healthy snacks or the size of meals.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.

2. Rational Inertia also referred to as the moment of Inertia depends on
Sub-maximal exercise.
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

3. Oxygen dept is...
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Clear physical activity recommendations combined with adequate resources so that everyone can participate in quality physical activity in an enjoyable and safe atmosphere.
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.
1% each year.

4. The acronym HSQ stands for...
Health Status Questionnaire
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.
Gradual accumulation of fat.

5. Carbohydrates are divided into 3 categories...
Heredity and training
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
Low intensity and regular participation.
Synarthrodial joints

6. Light to moderate exercise uses
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Type 1 muscle fibers -
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
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)

7. In regards to blood pressure - the high number is...
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
Systolic and the low number is Diastolic
Does not increase immediately (Oxygen Deficit) - and some of the ATP must be supplied anaerobically by CP and glycolysis.

8. Heavy exercise requires
More physical activity in daily life.
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
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.
High altitudes

9. An Active lifestyle...
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.
Enhances quality of life.

10. The last two sections of the HSQ enable the fitness professional to learn
Endurance training.
Shape of the articulating ends of the bones - the length of the ligaments - and the elasticity of connective tissue.
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.
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.

11. Lumbosacral Joint Movements are...
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.

12. Resistance training is a method of exercise designed to...
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
Essential to performance.
Shape of the articulating ends of bones - Length of ligaments - Elasticity of connective tissue
The blood lipid profile.

13. The respiratory exchange ratio (R) tracks...
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
Amphiarthrodial joints
The oxygen consumption or uptake

14. The functions of proteins are to...
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Endurance training.
Carry oxygen - fight disease catalyze reactions - Allow muscle contractions - Act as a connective tissue - Clot blood - Act as a messenger.
Flexion and extension only because of its bony arrangement

15. Water is considered an essential nutrient because of its
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
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.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment

16. An exercise dose reflects
The number of liters of air inhaled and exhaled per minute
The interaction of the intensity - frequency - duration and type of exercise
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.

17. During exercises involving the vertebral column and Lumbosacral joints - participants should remember the following...
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Responses that occur with one or several exercise bouts but do not improve further.
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
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

18. For stability when standing
Speed of contraction - force - and resistance to fatigue.
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.
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
Cardiovascular disease.

19. Adduction is...
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
The return back from toward the anatomical position

20. In regards to the wrist joint - an example of Radial flexion would be a
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
High risk participants
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Handshake up

21. Relaxation occurs when
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment
Energy but are essential to the healthy functioning of the body.
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.

22. The two primary health goals are...
Cardiovascular disease.
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.
To delay death and avoid disease.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

23. For stability when standing
Reduces disease risk and also increases cardio respiratory fitness (CRF).
High risk participants
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
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

24. Factors that effect flexibility are...
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics
Very effective in causing a joint movement
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
The late teens.

25. Shoulder girdle movements are...
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.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Elevation - depression; abduction - adduction; upward rotation - downward rotation
Modifying the amount of the resistive force and changing the position of the resistance force relative to the joint to change the resistance arm.

26. HR and BP are higher during arm work compared with
Leg work at the same work rate.
The opposing force that is resisting another force
Essential to performance.
Work rate.

27. Generally - bone growth is completed by...
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Handshake up
High altitudes
The late teens.

28. 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.
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.

29. Carbohydrates are divided into 3 categories...
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
Heredity and training

30. 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.
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
Training

31. In regards to the wrist joint - an example of Ulnar flexion would be a
25%
Handshake down
Cardiovascular disease.
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.

32. Maximal oxygen uptake can be maintained by...
Doing intense exercise - even when cutting exercise duration and frequency.
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
Optimal performance.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment

33. An HSQ gives the trainer information about the individual's
Medical history - Medications - family medical history and health risk factors.
40% Vo2 max is reached.
110 beats per minute.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

34. Range of motion factors are...
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
Shape of the articulating ends of bones - Length of ligaments - Elasticity of connective tissue
Cardiovascular disease.
Amphiarthrodial joints

35. 2 things that affect O2 uptake are...
Fitness assessment
Cardiac output and Oxygen extracted from blood.
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.
Increase in oxygen extraction.

36. Physical activity can reduce or eliminate risk factors of
Low Risk participants
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.
15%
To delay death and avoid disease.

37. Vo2 max values are lower in women then in men by...
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
15%
40% Vo2 max is reached.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.

38. Four things that you can not change are...
Optimal performance.
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.
Genetics - Age - Race and Gender
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is contracting and forcing blood into the arteries.

39. Linear responses are...
The perpendicular distance form the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force resisting movement.
Gains made continuously over time.
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
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

40. Anaerobic energy is imported in
Mono-saccharides (Glucose and Fructose) - Di-saccharides (Lactose and Sucrose) - and Polysaccharides
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then two minutes.
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
Measure the hip flexor tightness

41. Positive Caloric Balance is...
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
Very effective in causing a joint movement

42. Low-Density Lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is linked with the development of
Atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries.
Endurance training.
2x fibers that favor anaerobic glycolysis - which increases the likely hood of lactate production.
The return back from toward the anatomical position

43. Endurance training will increase Vo2 max by...
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
25%
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.

44. Analyzing the first three sections of the HSQ allows the fitness professional to...
88% of the sea level value
110 beats per minute.
From the most to the least oxidative.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.

45. Shoulder joint movements are...
In all directions because of its ball and socket structure
15%
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
The greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.

46. Vo2 max is influenced by...
Myocardia and fewer capillaries per muscle which decreases oxygen enriched blood.
(disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis)
Heredity and training
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.

47. Elevated total cholesterol and LDL-C and depressed HDL-C are risk factors for...
Rotates.
Responses that occur only after weeks of training
Cardiovascular disease.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.

48. Delayed responses are...
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.
Effect joint movement in the opposite direction of another force - such as gravity as well as rapid joint movement regardless of the direction of any other force. An isometric action which does not change the length of a muscle prevents movement.
Amphiarthrodial joints
Responses that occur only after weeks of training

49. Men younger then 45 and women younger then 55 who meet two or more risk factors are...
Moderate risk participants
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Short - explosive events and in athletic competitions requiring maximal effort for less then 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.

50. 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.
The replacement of cartilage with bone.
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.
Measure the hip flexor tightness