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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

Exploring Special Exercise Considerations

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	Although men's and women's performance levels differ, with exercise, they show similar
		A)	levels of body fat increase.
		B)	lean muscle mass decrease.
		C)	maximal oxygen uptake decrease.
		D)	fitness improvement.
		E)	levels of strength and flexibility decrease.


2	Capacity for muscular development is determined by levels of the male sex hormone
		A)	estrogen
		B)	progesterone
		C)	androgen
		D)	andorphin
		E)	testosterone


3	Vigorous exercise may delay menarche, reducing lifetime exposure to
		A)	estrogen
		B)	epinephrine
		C)	adrenaline
		D)	progesterone
		E)	endorphin


4	Stress incontinence may be alleviated by practicing _______________ exercises.
		A)	aerobic
		B)	relaxation
		C)	Kegel
		D)	Paffenbarger
		E)	Valsalva


5	What is the significant factor contributing to declines in physiological capacity at any age?
		A)	inadequate calcium intake
		B)	overwork
		C)	poor relationships
		D)	inactivity
		E)	decreased metabolic rate


6	Which of the following is a wise recommendation for exercise in the heat?
		A)	restrict water intake to prevent cramps
		B)	take salt tablets to inhibit sweating
		C)	exercise at noon to force body to adapt to the heat
		D)	wear heavy clothing to sweat the weight off
		E)	drink water before, during, and after exercise


7	Incontinence refers to
		A)	involuntary leakage of urine.
		B)	overheating during pregnancy.
		C)	females with more than normal amount of testosterone.
		D)	delayed menstrual cycle.
		E)	excessive alcohol consumption.


8	As much as 50% of the functional decline seen in aging is related to:
		A)	inactivity
		B)	overuse
		C)	obesity
		D)	stress
		E)	disease


9	Identify the false statement concerning aging and exercise.
		A)	The aging process can be slowed by exercise.
		B)	Benefits are proportional to type, intensity, and frequency of exercise.
		C)	Osteoporosis can be reduced by exercise.
		D)	A pulse of 140 bpm or higher is needed to produce fitness increases in the elderly.


10	Identify the correct exercise from the list below:
		A)	Yoga plow
		B)	sitting hamstring stretch
		C)	full head rolls
		D)	hurdler's stretch
		E)	swan arch


11	With exercise, women (as compared to men) show a lower rate of fitness improvement.
		A)	True
		B)	False


12	Hypothermia is the life-threatening condition in which the body's temperature drops to a dangerously low level.
		A)	True
		B)	False


13	The body can acclimatize to heat, but cannot adapt to dehydration.
		A)	True
		B)	False


14	Drinking water is the recommended way to rehydrate the body when exercise duration is less than one hour.
		A)	True
		B)	False


15	Profuse sweating generally produces an electrolyte deficiency in the body.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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