Physical Fitness Concepts & Wellness Test 2

Contraction of the heart is called

Systole

Arteries carry blood

Away from the heart

Ducks fly a lot and do not walk much; this they have ____ meat in their breast, which are affected by their repetitive wing flapping, and ____ meat in their legs

Dark, White

One should always breathe in when lifting and out when lowering

True

Muscles are attached to bones by

Tendons

Which of the following exercises measures muscular power

Broad jump test

Muscular fitness can increase metabolism

True

During strenuous exercise using large muscle groups, the body can require as much as ___ liters per minute

25

In a blood pressure of 120/80, 120 is what

Systolic pressure

According to the ACSM, how many minutes of moderate intensity is recommended per day

30

Lactic acid is derived from which energy system

Anaerobic

Working out at 60-70% of 1RM with 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps will increase

Overall muscle fitness

Which of the following does not influence the intensity needed for improving cardiovascular fitness

Gender/sex

Which of the following turns food into energy for the body

ATP

Which side (chambers) of the heart receive oxygen poor blood

Right

Longer rest intervals provide greater recovery and therefore more total work capability

True

Contraction in which muscle lengthens and joint angles increase

Eccentric

Which of the following is not a resistance training principle

Time

Muscular strength is gained through high reps and high weight

False

Slow twitch fibers

Dark, aerobic, endurance, use oxidative system to gain ATP

Greater intensity of training, the greater benefit and risk of injury

True

What is the main reason people give for quitting strength training

Lack of time

What is not a function of the cardiovascular system

Helps maintain calcium levels

Muscular ____ is the ability of a muscle or group to produce a force quickly

Power

Muscle is created by a bunch of 

Fascicles

Water is an important macronutrient 

False

When blood leaves the left ventrircle, where is it going

The body

According to the ACSM, an untrained individual should start with how many sets for muscular conditioning

1

The max heart rate of a 28 year old is 194

False

Cardiovascular fitness has direct influence on your brain function and academic achievement

True

What unit of measurement for available energy in food or expended by the human body

Kilocalorie

Where is one’s target heart rate found

70-80%

Hormones such as melatonin are affected by muscular fitness

True