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1. Myocardial infraction
Diarthrodial joints
A muscle acts forcibly enough to actually shorten. This shortening pulls the bones of attachment closer to each other - causing movement at the joints.
45% to 65% of ones daily calories - with limited calories coming from simple sugars.
Is another word for heart disease or a heart attack - where parts of the heart may die.

2. The acronym PAR-Q stands for...
Fuel use during steady state exercise.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
Physician consent.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

3. Forces that can resist joint movement are...
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
Premature health problems (Such as cardiovascular disease and low back problems) and death.
Amphiarthrodial joints
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.

4. The information from the first three sections of the HSQ - coupled with the participants desired activity level will determine
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
The number of calories needed to sustain the body under normal resting conditions.
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
1% each year.

5. Stability or the ease with which balance can be maintained is proportional to...
It increases energy and promotes physical - mental and psychological well-being in addition to benefiting physical health.
Cardio-protective benefits.
The sum of all cholesterol
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.

6. For stability when standing
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
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Enhance musculoskeletal strength - power - and local muscular endurance.
The movement of a bone from an anatomical position

7. Total Fitness is...
The majority of the premature deaths in the United States.
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.
Type 1 muscle fibers -
The bodies mass and the distribution of that mass around the joint

8. Regular participation in moderate intensity physical activity
For a lower SV.
Decreases the risk of heart disease and other diseases.
110 beats per minute.
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.

9. The Passive straight leg test' is performed to...
Shape of the articulating ends of the bones - the length of the ligaments - and the elasticity of connective tissue.
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Measure the degree of extension in the lumbar spine
The sum of all cholesterol

10. Thermic effect of food is...
Vigorous exercise lasts 60 minutes or more.
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.
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.
The energy needed to digest - absorb - transport and store the food that is eaten.

11. Vertebral Column movements are...
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.
Identify risk factors and medical conditions that will be aggravated with exercise testing as well as categorizing the health risks of exercise participants.
Pharmacological or nutrient agents thought to improve athletic performance.
30 minutes of daily moderate-intensity activity.

12. Moderately active individuals can improve their overall health and fitness by...
Moving the mass of the limb closer to the axis or joints
Performance in endurance events such as 10k runs and marathons.
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
Incorporating regular aerobic - resistance and flexibility activities in an enjoyable atmosphere.

13. The 'Hip Joint ROM test' is performed to...
Flexion - Extension; Abduction and Adduction
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.
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

14. The Passive straight leg test' is performed to...
Being alive with no major health problems
Measure the hip flexor range of motion and hamstring flexibility.
Type 1 muscle fibers -
Cardiovascular disease.

15. A concentric action - which shortens the muscle and therefore pulls the bones of attachment - is necessary to...
Low intensity and regular participation.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
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.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.

16. During prolonged moderately strenuous exercise
A pollutant that can cause broncho-constriction in people with asthma.
R decreases over time - indicating that fat is being used more and carbohydrate is being spared.
Leg work at the same work rate.
Age - Gender Disease - Fitness level - Genetics

17. Men younger then 45 and women younger then 55 who meet two or more risk factors are...
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
Moderate risk participants
From the most to the least oxidative.
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints

18. Both SBP and DBP increase with
Plantar flexion - dorsiflexion
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve
Isometric and dynamic resistance training.
Fast and generate high force - and resist fatigue.

19. Radio-ulnar Joint movements are...
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
Correlate more with the total number of calories expended then with the intensity of the exercise.
1% each year.

20. Maximal oxygen uptake decreases when
The return back from toward the anatomical position
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.
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.

21. Ozone is...
Tight leg tendons - tubing - bands - resistance - machines - drag from water and air. Muscle action and gravity.
Blocks the inhibitory proteins and allows the cross bridge to bind to actin to begin moving.
An active form of Oxygen formed in reaction to UV light and as an emission from internal combustion engines; Exposure can decrease lung function
Health Status Questionnaire

22. Individuals who have known cardio vascular or cerebrovascular - pulmonary - or metabolic disease or show symptoms suggestive of these diseases. Major signs and symptoms are angina - shortness of breath at rest or with mild exertion - dizziness or los
A muscle acts forcibly enough to actually shorten. This shortening pulls the bones of attachment closer to each other - causing movement at the joints.
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
High risk participants
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.

23. Creeping obesity is...
Before - during and after extended bouts of exercise.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
Gradual accumulation of fat.
Enhances quality of life.

24. Both type 1 and type 2a favor
The aerobic metabolism of carbohydrate and fat.
Heat loss during high intensity exercise or exercise in a hot environment.
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.
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.

25. When exercising in cold water - participants should...
Physician consent.
Wear clothing in layers and remove layer to minimize sweating and to stay dry.
Essential to performance.
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.

26. Exercise prescription must consider
Shape of the articulating ends of the bones - the length of the ligaments - and the elasticity of connective tissue.
The individuals current activity status and desired outcomes.
To delay death and avoid disease.
Training stops. The initial decrease is caused by a decrease in SV and later in oxygen extraction.

27. Aerobic exercise - weight loss and low intake of saturated fat - and cholesterol effectively improve
The blood lipid profile.
The oxygen missing in the first few minutes of work.
Cardio-protective benefits.
The muscle used - Reduced SX and Vo2 max

28. Elbow joint movements are...
Flexion and extension only because of its bony arrangement
The lower hemoglobin level (and oxygen content) of the arterial blood.
Cardio-protective benefits.
Regulate temperature - protect the organs - and play a roll in the distribution of vitamins.

29. High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) helps prevent the
CP breakdown and glycolysis.
Atherosclerotic process.
Prevent premature development of a variety of major health problems.
Radiation and convection when temperature gradient exists between the skin and the environment

30. Relaxation occurs when
The distance from the line of gravity to the outer limits of the base that is farthest from a potentially upsetting force.
A muscle acts forcibly enough to actually shorten. This shortening pulls the bones of attachment closer to each other - causing movement at the joints.
A pollutant derived from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels; binds to hemoglobin to reduce oxygen transport and thus reduce maximal aerobic power.
Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum and ATP binds to the cross bridge.

31. Vo2 max is influenced by...
Heredity and training
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Measure the hip flexor tightness
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.

32. Type 1 fibers are...
7 to 12 days of training in a hot and humid environment and improves ones ability to exercise safely.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.
Low Risk participants
Maintain Vo2 max then to achieve

33. Ballistic (fast movement) occurs when
Moderate risk participants
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
Heredity and training
15%

34. An HSQ or PAR-Q is NOT a
Fitness assessment
Whether a participant requires physician consent to begin exercising.
Measurement of blood pressure taken when the heart is at rest; measurement of the constant pressure in arteries.
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.

35. Daily caloric need is...
Lower HR - lower blood lactate - do not transfer when untrained muscles are used to perform the work.
S Synarthrodial joints - A Amphiarthrodial joints - D Diarthrodial
The number of calories a person needs to sustain current body weight - assuming that activity level remains consistent.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.

36. Both SBP and DBP increase with
Endurance exercise.
Keep the knee over the foot (Not beyond) during lunging and squatting movements - Maintain foot and knee alignment
Handshake down
Synovial membrane that secretes lubricant inside the joints

37. Physical activity can reduce or eliminate risk factors of
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.
The oxygen uptake during the recovery from exercise.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)
15%

38. certain fitness test results or changes in health status may also necessitate
Physician consent.
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.
Low Risk participants
Forward pelvic tilt and backward pelvic tilt

39. Variations of Vo2 max across the population are...
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
Attributed primarily to differences in maximal SV.
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.
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

40. Vo2 is...
The oxygen consumption or uptake
For a lower SV.
Premature health problems (Such as cardiovascular disease and low back problems) and death.
Athletes.

41. The health risk of an inactive lifestyle is greater than the risk associated with
Resistance is insignificant or (No resistance present) as in throwing a ball and requires a burst of concentric actions to initiate movement.
Fasciculi - perimysia - epimysia - tendons and aponeuroses.
Fitness activities and tests recommended in this book.
Slow - generate low force and resist fatigue.

42. As exercise intensity increases
R increases indicating that carbohydrate plays a bigger role in generating ATP.
The lactate and ventilatory thresholds - respectively.
Regular exercise; proper nutrition; adequate sleep; relaxation and abstinence from tobacco - excess alcohol - and nonessential drugs.
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.

43. Torque (T) is...
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
When the bone spins around it's longitudinal axis so that it's surface faces a different direction.
Endurance exercise.
What medications the participant takes to address medical conditions and their specific level of physical activity.

44. Water is considered an essential nutrient because of its
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.
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.
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.
Increasing the number of healthy snacks or the size of meals.

45. The participant's physician or appropriate medical personnel should be contacted immediately when
Physician consent is required for exercise participation.
A nutrient composed of carbon - hydrogen and oxygen and is an essential source of energy in the body.
Health Status Questionnaire
High serum cholesterol levels - high blood pressure - glucose intolerance - high fibrinogen - obesity and high stress.

46. Components related to the primary health goals include
A general term for all diseases of the heart and blood vessels and is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Training
The sum of all cholesterol
Heredity - environment - habits - and health status.

47. Positive Caloric Balance is...
Primarily muscle or muscle shortening.
1 to 1.5g of protein per kilogram of body weight.
When more calories are being consumed then being expended resulting in weight gain.
Diarthrodial joints

48. Adequate hydration is...
Essential to performance.
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 greatest rate that 02 can be delivered to working muscles during dynamic exercise.
Physician consent.

49. Rapid 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.
Benefits occur early and plateau.
More physical activity in daily life.
Pronation and Supination (Palms down and Palm up)

50. Force arm (FA) is...
The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the direction of the application of the force causing movement.
The effect produced when a force causes rotation.
The frequency of the stimulation leading to tetanus contraction - the synchronous firing of muscle fibers - and the recruitment of muscle fibers.
Diarthrodial joints