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Water Aerobics

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. (blank) is a 'good' cholesterol






2. Your BMR increases as the amount of (blank) in your body increases






3. Some of the carbohydrates we eat that are not immediately needed by the cells for metabolism are stored in the muscles and the liver to be available when needed for energy. they are stored in a very easily-used from called (blank)






4. It's a good idea to breathe through your nose as much as possible - because that way you increase (blank)






5. Some of the carbohydrates we eat that are not immediately needed by the cells for metabolism are stored in the muscles and the liver to be available when needed for energy. they are stored in a very easily-used from called (blank)






6. The body composition you have is a result of the number of calories taken in and the number of (blank) used






7. The (blank) phase of a water aerobics class is designed to improve cardio-respiratory capacity






8. Complex carbohydrates - preferably whole grain - should make-up (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






9. If you have a groin injury - take it easy when we do






10. When stretching your leg muscles - be sure your knee does not extend beyond your (blank)






11. Its purpose is also to return the body to its (blank) and to prevent (blank)






12. When we calculated our training heart rate range - or zone - we subtracted .7 of our age from 198. If we were calculating our training range for land aerobics - we would use what figure instead of 198?






13. Having good flexibility helps you avoid (blank)






14. If your goal is to develop greater cardio-respiratory fitness - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






15. Minerals are also used in metabolism - and help to form (blank and blank)






16. Fats are essential to a healthy body. They insulate body from cold and they provide a protective layer around (blank)






17. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






18. Over (blank) is a good thing. it is how muscles get stronger. overuse is a bad thing. it could lead to an injury






19. Of the 20 amino acids we need - we can manufacture 11 in our bodies.The other 9 are called the (blank)






20. People in their 20's should eat (blank to blank) mg. of calcium a day






21. (blank) exercise is the best kind to do if you want to lose body fat






22. Cardio-respiratory fitness is the ability of the (blank) (blank) and (blank) to deliver enough food and oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity






23. Carbohydrates - fats - proteins - vitamins - minerals - and water






24. If there is not enough calcium in the bloodstream to do this work - our bodies will (blank) it from our bones and teeth






25. Simple carbohydrate - found in sugar - should make up no more than (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






26. Final stretches - designed to increase your flexibility - should be held for (blank) seconds






27. Simple carbohydrate - found in sugar - should make up no more than (blank) % of our daily calorie intake






28. Name 3 foods that are rich sources of calcium






29. You should stretch to the point where you feel (blank) but not pain






30. Having a full range of motion around your joints also enables you to participate in (blank) and other physical activities with more success.






31. You should land on your toes - but then roll onto your






32. How much time should we spend on this in phase 3?






33. The 4 factors that you must consider in planning a fitness program are (blank) - (blank) - (blank) - (blank)






34. You should stretch to the point where you feel (blank) but not pain






35. If your goal is to develop greater cardio-respiratory fitness - you should do aerobic fitness training (blank) times a week.






36. (blank) exercise is the best kind to do if you want to lose body fat






37. The aerobic workout should be designed to improve (blank) capacity






38. Anit-oxidants may help to prevent cancer - emphysema and heart disease by absorbing (blank) before they can cause damage






39. There are several things you can do to increase your bone bulk at your age. the 2 most important are (blank) activities and eating plenty of calcium






40. (blank) is a fat-like substance manufactured in the liver. It can not be used as fuel






41. Protein should make up about 15-30% of our calorie intake each day. That translates into (blank) servings






42. Specific activities or exercises that are especially good for developing muscle fitness include (blank) and water aerobics






43. The final - stretching - phase works on our (blank)






44. LDL stands for






45. Two indications that your cardio-respiratory system is getting stronger are blood pressure and (blank) time after exercise goes down






46. An aerobic fitness program strengthens the heart - increases the rate of oxygen delivery to the cells and reduces the risk of (blank) diseases.






47. What is your water aerobics training range for a 10-second period?






48. Eating too much protein can have harmful effects on your body. One is that it has an adverse effect on the body's absorption of (blank)






49. A poorly conditioned heart has to pump (blank) often than a fit and strong heart






50. The rest of the extra carbohydrates we eat are converted to (blank) and stored beneath the skin - around organs and in the abdominal cavity