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A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Developing and Assessing Physical Fitness

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	A health-related fitness component is:
		A)	flexibility
		B)	agility
		C)	speed
		D)	coordination
		E)	All of these are components.


2	The main purpose of fitness testing is:
		A)	to compare your fitness level with others in the class.
		B)	To help you identify your current fitness levels.
		C)	To provide an opportunity for competition with classmates.
		D)	To determine if you need medical clearance before beginning an exercise program.
		E)	To determine your fitness potential.


3	Name three of the four prescription factors of cardiorespiratory fitness.
		A)	intensity, time and agility
		B)	balance, intensity, and agility
		C)	balance, time and intensity
		D)	frequency, time, and agility
		E)	intensity, frequency, and time


4	The best indicator for measuring the intensity of your workout is
		A)	the total time of the conditioning bout
		B)	rapid breathing
		C)	the amount of perspiration
		D)	your heart rate
		E)	fatigue level


5	Sally is 18 years old and has a resting heart rate of 72 beats per minute. What is her estimated maximum heart rate?
		A)	202
		B)	200
		C)	169
		D)	156
		E)	148


6	Which best describes F in the FITT formula?
		A)	1-3 days per week
		B)	2-3 days per week
		C)	3-5 days per week
		D)	5-7 days per week
		E)	None of these choices are correct.


7	What is the recommended intensity range for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?
		A)	50-60% HR MAX reserve
		B)	60-80% HR MAX reserve
		C)	70-80 % HR MAX reserve
		D)	80-95% HR MAX reserve
		E)	maximum heart rate


8	Which of the following is NOT considered a hypokinetic condition?
		A)	coronary heart disease
		B)	osteoporosis
		C)	pneumonia
		D)	obesity
		E)	arteriosclerosis


9	Bill was surprised that his bench press results were low, even though he had been jogging regularly. What exercise principle does this illustrate?
		A)	progressive overload
		B)	reversibility
		C)	individual differences
		D)	specificity
		E)	anaerobics


10	Terrance has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute. What is his training heart rate at 80 percent intensity?
		A)	140
		B)	150
		C)	160
		D)	180
		E)	There is not enough information to figure.


11	A laboratory exercise tolerance test is a practical method for testing large groups of people.
		A)	true
		B)	false


12	The 1.5 - mile run and the step test both measure the same fitness component.
		A)	true
		B)	false


13	A good definition of physical fitness would be the capacity to carry out everyday activities without fatigue.
		A)	true
		B)	false


14	Cross training is a method of developing all health-related fitness components.
		A)	true
		B)	false


15	Muscular strength and muscular endurance are the most important components of health-related fitness.
		A)	true
		B)	false

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