Principles Of Exercise, Fitness And Health Quiz

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Healthy living is something that most people in this era try to achieve by whatever means necessary. The numbers of people joining the gym increase daily, and the goers have different-different reasons to be there. As a personal trainer, how much did you understand from principles of exercise fitness, and health level? Take the test to find out!

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1.

Which of the following health benefits would result from regular walking?
- A.
  
  Increased blood pressure
- B.
  
  Decreased risk of CHD
- C.
  
  Increased resting heart rate
- D.
  
  Decreased life expectancy
2.

Which of the following activities require the development of balance?
- A.
  
  Gymnastics
- B.
  
  Sprinting
- C.
  
  Swimming
- D.
  
  Running
3.

Which of the following is a long term adaptation to muscular strength training?
- A.
  
  Increased size of type II muscle fibres
- B.
  
  Decreased size of type II muscle fibres
- C.
  
  Increased number of type II muscle fibres
- D.
  
  Decreased number of type II muscle fibres
4.

Which of the following would be classified in the aerobic fitness zone?
- A.
  
  65% max heart rate
- B.
  
  75% max heart rate
- C.
  
  85% max heart rate
- D.
  
  95% max heart rate
5.

Which of the following is a long term adaptation to cardiovascular training?
- A.
  
  Increased lactic acid accumulation
- B.
  
  Decreased carbon dioxide removal
- C.
  
  Increased capillarisation
- D.
  
  Decreased oxygen delivery
6.

What body type had broad shoulders and a muscular build?
- A.
  
  Ectomorph
- B.
  
  Mesomorph
- C.
  
  Endomorph
- D.
  
  Somatotype
7.

According to the BORG 6-20 scale which of the following would represent an intensity that felt 'somewhat hard?'
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  19
8.

What is the heart rate?
- A.
  
  The number of beats / contractions per minute
- B.
  
  The number of beats / contractions per 30 secs
- C.
  
  The volume in blood pumped from the heart in one contraction
- D.
  
  The volume in blood pumped from the heart in one minute
9.

Which one of the following is defined as the volume of blood pumped from the heart in one contraction?
- A.
  
  Cardiac output
- B.
  
  Stroke volume
- C.
  
  Heart rate
- D.
  
  Cardiac arrest
10.

A long term effect of regular exercise on the heart is increased stroke volume. What effect will this have?
- A.
  
  The heart will beat less frequently
- B.
  
  The heart will contract less forcefully
- C.
  
  Blood pressure will increase
- D.
  
  CHD risk will increase
11.

Complete the text with the missing word: When someone begins exercising heart rate will ______. This will allow a greater supply of blood and therefore oxygen to reach the working muscles.
- A.
  
  Maintain
- B.
  
  Increase
- C.
  
  Decrease
- D.
  
  Regress
12.

What happens during the dilation of blood vessels?
- A.
  
  The blood vessels get wider
- B.
  
  The blood vessels get narrower
- C.
  
  The valves in the veins remain open
- D.
  
  The valves in the veins remain closed
13.

Why does blood pooling lead to an increased risk of fainting?
- A.
  
  It leads to decrease of blood sugar
- B.
  
  It leads to an increase of blood sugar
- C.
  
  It leads to an increase in the blood supply to the brain
- D.
  
  It leads to a decrease in the blood supply to the brain
14.

What happens to the synovial fluids during exercise?
- A.
  
  The amount of synovial fluid decreases
- B.
  
  The amount of synovial fluid increases
- C.
  
  The amount of oxygen in the synovial fluid decreases
- D.
  
  The amount of oxygen in the synovial fluid increases
15.

Which of the following types of muscles is most likely to cause DOMS?
- A.
  
  Isometric
- B.
  
  Isokinetic
- C.
  
  Concentric
- D.
  
  Eccentric
16.

Which of the following will primarily recruit type 2b muscle fibers in resistance training?
- A.
  
  High weight and high repetitions
- B.
  
  High weight and low repetitions
- C.
  
  Low weight and high repetitions
- D.
  
  Low weight and low repetitions
17.

Which of the following training outcomes requires speed during resistance training?
- A.
  
  Muscular endurance
- B.
  
  Muscular strength
- C.
  
  Muscular power
- D.
  
  Muscular fitness
18.

Which of the following will increase overload during a resistance training exercise?
- A.
  
  Increasing the speed of repetitions
- B.
  
  Decreasing the speed of repetitions
- C.
  
  Increasing the lever length
- D.
  
  Decreasing the level of movement
19.

An ability to cope with stressful situations in everyday life and to make good decisions is an example of which component of total fitness?
- A.
  
  Social fitness
- B.
  
  Medical fitness
- C.
  
  Mental fitness
- D.
  
  Spiritual fitness
20.

Which one of the following defines physical fitness?
- A.
  
  Maintaining an active life style that contributes to maintaining levels of cardiovascular and muscular fitness and flexibility
- B.
  
  Eating a variety of foods from major food groups and maintaining calories intake appropriate for needs and demands
- C.
  
  Being free from disease and illness and making lifestyle choices that maintaining this component
21.

Does the eqation force X speed represent which component of motor fitness/skill-related fitness?
- A.
  
  Reaction time
- B.
  
  Power
- C.
  
  Speed
- D.
  
  Agility
22.

Which of the following defines balance?
- A.
  
  The ability to change position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy
- B.
  
  The ability of the body to remain centred over a bas of support
- C.
  
  The ability to preform smooth and accurate movements
23.

Which of the following is a genetic factor influencing an individual's training potential?
- A.
  
  Diet
- B.
  
  Alcohol
- C.
  
  Body type
- D.
  
  Smoking
24.

The 100 m sprint primarily uses which of the following components of skill-related fitness?
- A.
  
  Speed
- B.
  
  Agility
- C.
  
  Balance
- D.
  
  Co-ordination
25.

What are supine exercises after the first trimester of pregnancy-contraindicated?
- A.
  
  They can cause stretching of ligaments supporting joints
- B.
  
  They can cause loss of balance
- C.
  
  They can reduce blood supply to the baby an mother