Question 1

Strength training can improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the factors one should consider prior to consuming a natural health product? Describe each in brief.

Accepted Answer

Do you really need an NHP at all?
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Question 3

An eccentric contraction occurs during this part of a bicep curl.

Accepted Answer

A)   Holding the weight to start the exercise
B)   The lifting phase
C)   The lowering phase
D)   The entire duration of the exercise.

Question 4

In addition to heavier resistance, an advanced weight training program focusing on strength development would use _____ than a program focusing on general fitness.

Accepted Answer

A)   fewer sets and more reps
B)   more sets and fewer reps
C)   more sets and more reps
D)   fewer sets and fewer reps

Question 5

Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift during one repetition (1 RM).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Protein consumption in those participating in weight training programs should be based on their body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A personal trainer notes that a strength training program for a soccer varsity athlete should focus on lifting weights that are at 90% of 1 RM. This would be a suitable program for this athlete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Muscular endurance is best defined as the:

Accepted Answer

A)   maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort.
B)   maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions.
C)   ability to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time.
D)   maximum amount of speed a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort

Question 9

Which energy system is most closely linked to providing the energy to fuel fast-twitch muscle fibres?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nonoxidative
B)   Oxidative
C)   Aerobic
D)   Non-intermediate

Question 10

The number of different exercises in a complete weight training program for general fitness is usually about:

Accepted Answer

A)   2-3.
B)   5-6.
C)   8-10.
D)   12-14.

Question 11

The deltoid is a muscle found in the lower leg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When making progress in a strength training program, you should increase resistance for a particular exercise when you:

Accepted Answer

A)   can complete 3 sets of an exercise.
B)   can complete 12 or more repetitions of an exercise.
C)   need less than 1 minute of rest between sets.
D)   can train every day without developing muscle soreness.

Question 13

Calf muscles generally need more repetitions to respond to strength and endurance improvements and 8-12 repetitions may not provide the necessary improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person can have a high degree of muscular strength but a low rating on a muscular endurance test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following supplements is a synthetic derivative of testosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insulin
B)   Anabolic steroids
C)   Creatine monohydrate
D)   Chromium picolinate

Question 16

Stronger muscles increase the demand on the heart during ordinary daily activities such as lifting and carrying objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Squats are a great exercise for working both the thigh agonist and antagonist muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular strength is:

Accepted Answer

A)   40-60% of 1 RM and 15-20 repetitions.
B)   40-60% of 1 RM and 1-5 repetitions.
C)   70-80% of 1 RM and 1-5 repetitions.
D)   90-100% of 1 RM and 10-15 repetitions.

Question 19

An exercise in which the individual jumps from a platform to the ground and then back up on the platform is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Plyometrics
B)   Isokinetic
C)   Speed loading
D)   Eccentrics

Question 20

To build individual muscle strength and muscle size, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

A)   use heavy resistance with low repetitions.
B)   use medium resistance with a high number of repetitions.
C)   use light resistance with low repetitions.
D)   do resistance exercises for each muscle at least 5 days per week.

Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

The number of different exercises in a complete weight training program for general fitness is usually about:

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Strength training can improve glucose metabolism and reduce the risk of diabetes.

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A recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular strength is:

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Which of the following supplements is a synthetic derivative of testosterone?

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A person can have a high degree of muscular strength but a low rating on a muscular endurance test.

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Stronger muscles increase the demand on the heart during ordinary daily activities such as lifting and carrying objects.

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An eccentric contraction occurs during this part of a bicep curl.

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Squats are a great exercise for working both the thigh agonist and antagonist muscles.

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Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift during one repetition (1 RM).

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To build individual muscle strength and muscle size, it is best to:

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The deltoid is a muscle found in the lower leg.

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When making progress in a strength training program, you should increase resistance for a particular exercise when you:

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What are the factors one should consider prior to consuming a natural health product? Describe each in brief.

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Muscular endurance is best defined as the:

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An exercise in which the individual jumps from a platform to the ground and then back up on the platform is an example of which of the following?

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Which energy system is most closely linked to providing the energy to fuel fast-twitch muscle fibres?

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In addition to heavier resistance, an advanced weight training program focusing on strength development would use _____ than a program focusing on general fitness.

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A personal trainer notes that a strength training program for a soccer varsity athlete should focus on lifting weights that are at 90% of 1 RM. This would be a suitable program for this athlete.

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Calf muscles generally need more repetitions to respond to strength and endurance improvements and 8-12 repetitions may not provide the necessary improvements.

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Protein consumption in those participating in weight training programs should be based on their body weight.

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