Test 2
1. Which of the following is the best measure of Aerobic Fitness?
A 1 Repetition Maximum
B BMI
C Maximum Heart Rate
D Maximum Oxygen Uptake
E None of the Above
2. Aerobic fitness is also known as what?
A Cardiovascular Endurance
B Cardiorespiratory Endurance
C Cardiovascular Fitness
D Maximal Oxygen Consumption
E All the Above
3. The modified RPE scale, used to monitor exercise intensity, stands for what and follows what
range?
A Rate of Prescribed Exercise; 0-10
B Rate of Perceived Exertion; 0-10
C Rate of Perceived Exertion; 1-10
D Rate of Prescribed Exercise; 1-10
4. What is the recommended frequency of aerobic exercise for beginners?
A 3 to 5 days/week
B 30 to 60 minutes/day
C 4 to 6 days/week
D 150 minutes/week
5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding VO2max?
A It is the most valid index of aerobic fitness
B It is difficult to assess so estimation methods are often used
C It increases with age
D It is impacted by heredity
6. Anaerobic exercise produces a buildup of lactic acid that prohibits the continuation of the exercise:
A True
B False
7. Cardiovascular fitness sports and activities like bowling and golf do not provide the same health
benefits as sports and activities such as running and basketball because…
A They are too low an intensity and too intermittent.
B They are too low in excitement
C They do not work all muscle groups
D They do provide the same benefits
8. Which of the choices below is responsible for supplying oxygen to our working muscles and
becomes more efficient when aerobic fitness increases?
A Heart
B Lungs
C Blood Vessels
D All the Above
9. A sound exercise program/prescription should address and include the FITTE acronym, which
stands for what?
A Frequency, Intensity, Total Time, Enjoyment
B Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time, Exercise
C Fun, Intensity, Time, Type, Exercise
D Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type, Enjoyment
10. What are two methods to determine exercise intensity?
A Heart Rate & RPE
B Watch & Listen
C Heart Rate & Blood Pressure
D RPE & Google
11. Which of the following is the best measure of Aerobic Fitness?
A 1 Repetition Maximum
B BMI
C Maximum Heart Rate
D Maximum Oxygen Uptake
E None of the Above
12. Maximal Heart rate can be estimated by?
A 320 - Age
B Resting Heart Rate + 220
C Heart Rate Reserve X Heart Rate Zone
D 220 – Age
13. The primary and ideal measure used to calculate ideal healthy body weight is:
A BMI
B Percent Body Fat
C Both
D The correct answer is not listed
14. How many repetitions are appropriate for a goal of muscular endurance?
A 1-6
B 6-12
C 12-20
D 20+ Reps
15. Android obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with diabetes, high
cholesterol, certain cancers, etc.
A True
B False
16. Which of the following is true regarding resistance training:
A The eccentric phase of an exercise involved the shortening of muscles
B The concentric phase of an exercise involves the lengthening and shortening of the working
muscles
C One should exhale during the concentric phase of an exercise
D One should exhale and inhale during the eccentric phase of an exercise
17. Which of the following exercises is characteristic of the definition of muscular endurance?
A Completing one push-up
B Completing an abdominal curl-up fitness test protocol
C Completing one maximal effort weighted squats
D Completing the PACER fitness test protocol
18. Which of the following choices below is true regarding the principle of overtraining….
A It can be caused by the incorrect application of progressive overload
B It causes an unusual fatigue
C It causes soreness and increased risk of injury
D All the above
E None of the above, overtraining is a myth
19. Which of the following are resistance training guidelines if the primary goal is hypertrophy?
A Heavy load, 1-6 repetitions, 2-6 sets, 2-5 minutes rest
B Moderately heavy load, 6-12 repetitions, 3-6 sets, 30-90 seconds rest
C Moderate load, 12-20 repetitions, 2-3 sets, <30 seconds rest
D The guidelines for this goal are not listed
20. In general, exercise creates large caloric expenditure (burns lots of calories). Therefore, if someone
wants to lose weight, they can eat whatever they want if they exercise for 30 minutes/day.
A True
B False
21. According to ACSM, a weight loss program should NOT….
A Encourage extreme reductions in caloric intake (>1,000 calorie deduction/day)
B Have documented long-term results
C Include physical activity
D Incorporate behavioral modification techniques
22. When evaluating muscular strength, absolute strength takes the lifters body weight into
consideration while relative strength does not.
A True
B False
23. For moderate intensity it is recommended that your exercise intensity to be which of the
following?
A 60 to 85% of Heart Rate Reserve
B 40 to 60% of Heart Rate Reserve
C Greater than 80% of Heart Reserve
D None of the Above
24. Which of the following is NOT a method for measuring heart rate?
A Palpating at the radial or carotid artery
B Placing the hand over the heart
C Using a Smartphone app
D Using a Heart Rate monitor
25. According to the entries on the National Weight Control Registry, which is NOT a common success
strategy for weight loss & weight loss maintenance?
A Exercising at least 60 minutes per day
B Eating Breakfast
C Avoiding the scale (infrequent weighing)
D Watching less television
26. Which of the following are health concerns related to obesity?
A Sleep Apnea
B Various Cancers
C Hypertension
D All the Above
27. The frequency that a beginner should perform resistance training is 4 days a week.
A True
B False
28. Which of the following is a benefit of regular resistance training?
A Decreased risk of injury
B Improved self-image
C Improved body composition
D All the above are benefits
29. What are the three stages of an exercise prescription?
A Starting Stage, Progression Stage, Stabilization Stage
B Initial Stage, Progression Stage, Maintenance Stage
C Initial Stage, Improvement Stage, Maintenance Stage
D Starting Stage, Progression Stage, Lifestyle Stage
30. Progressing an aerobic workout regimen can involve changing which of the following?
A Frequency
B Intensity
C Duration
D All the Above
