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1

Which of the following is NOT an element of health-related fitness?
A)body composition
B)muscular strength
C)cardiorespiratory endurance
D)speed
2

Flexibility is best described as:
A)the ability to move without pain during exercise.
B)the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.
C)sustained motion without resistance.
D)the ability to move rapidly during exercise.
3

Healthy body composition is characterized by a:
A)high proportion of fat tissue and a low proportion of fat-free mass.
B)low proportion of fat tissue and a low proportion of fat-free mass.
C)low proportion of fat tissue and a high proportion of fat-free mass.
D)high proportion of fat tissue and a high proportion of fat-free mass.
4

Regular exercise does all the following EXCEPT:
A)raise metabolic rate
B)decrease levels of high-density lipoproteins
C)build bone density
D)protect cells from free radicals
5

Which of the following is least beneficial for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?
A)jogging
B)cycling
C)weight lifting
D)swimming
6

Cardiorespiratory endurance exercise intensity is measured according to the:
A)duration of a workout.
B)heart rate.
C)distance traveled.
D)number of exercise sessions per week.
7

In order to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, a high-intensity exercise session should be at least ____ minutes long.
A)10
B)20
C)45
D)60
8

For general fitness, the recommended number of repetitions for exercises in a strength training program is
A)2-4.
B)6-8.
C)8-12.
D)15-20.
9

To build flexibility, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you hold each stretch for
A)5-10 seconds.
B)10-30 seconds.
C)30-60 seconds.
D)1-2 minutes.
10

Which strategy will contribute to the success of your fitness program?
A)Be sure to have water or commercial sports drinks on hand.
B)Buy one pair of shoes that you can use for all of your fitness activities.
C)If joining a health club, sign a long-term contract.
D)Add protein supplements to your diet.







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