Question 1

Obesity is primarily a cosmetic problem and has not been linked with the onset of various health problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which test is recommended by the Fitness Battery for Older Adults (Rikli and Jones)  for older adults to assess aerobic endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)   3-minute step test.
B)   6-minute walk test.
C)   9-minute walk test.
D)   1-mile walk-jog test.
E)   submaximal bicycle ergometer test.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Epidemiological studies have reported that cancer death rates are much lower in physically fit men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A common test for upper body strength is the one-repetition maximum (1-RM) arm curl test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The triceps and calf are the two sites for the skinfold test associated with the FITNESSGRAM test battery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Heart rate is a key variable in the prediction of maximal oxygen uptake in many tests of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a component of the ACSM fitness testing battery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rockport one-mile walk.
B)   push-up test.
C)   sit-and-reach test.
D)   body mass index.
E)   three-site skinfold test.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

The PACER run, 12-minute run, and various step tests are field-based tests used to assess ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The PACER run, 12-minute run, and various...

Question 9

The most commonly used step tests determine cardiovascular fitness based on ___ heart rate following a single stepping work rate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most commonly used step tests determine...

Question 10

The dynamometer is most commonly used to measure:

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiovascular fitness.
B)   body composition.
C)   flexibility.
D)   agility.
E)   hand-grip strength.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Muscular strength is defined as the ability of the muscles to work for long periods of time without undue fatigue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ability of muscles to exert force is referred to as muscular ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ability of muscles to exert force...

Question 13

The USDHHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008) reports that for adults most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sit-and-reach apparatus is used to measure abdominal flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ACSM fitness testing battery includes the Rockport One-Mile Walk, the push-up test, the sit-and-reach test, the body mass index, and the waist-to-hip ratio test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The focus of fitness programming for older adults is usually to maintain or increase functional fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The relationship between habitual physical activity and coronary heart disease can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)   unrelated.
B)   negative.
C)   positive.
D)   skewed.
E)   curvilinear.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Heart rate monitors:

Accepted Answer

A)   are a relatively inexpensive method to measure physical activity.
B)   are used mostly by students in K-5 school settings.
C)   are used mostly by adults in nonschool settings.
D)   can only be used effectively in anaerobic activities.
E)   provide accountability for exercisers to participate at proper intensities.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Field-based tests to measure cardiorespiratory fitness have been developed by identifying either measures of endurance performance or physiological markers that correlate highly with ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Field-based tests to measure cardiorespiratory fitness have...

Question 20

The rationale for testing the fitness of people with disabilities is the same as with testing other individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Epidemiological studies have reported that cancer death rates are much lower in physically fit men and women.

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The ACSM fitness testing battery includes the Rockport One-Mile Walk, the push-up test, the sit-and-reach test, the body mass index, and the waist-to-hip ratio test.

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Heart rate is a key variable in the prediction of maximal oxygen uptake in many tests of cardiorespiratory fitness.

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The ability of muscles to exert force is referred to as muscular ___.

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The sit-and-reach apparatus is used to measure abdominal flexibility.

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A common test for upper body strength is the one-repetition maximum (1-RM) arm curl test.

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The dynamometer is most commonly used to measure:

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Which of the following is not a component of the ACSM fitness testing battery?

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The PACER run, 12-minute run, and various step tests are field-based tests used to assess ___.

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Which test is recommended by the Fitness Battery for Older Adults (Rikli and Jones) for older adults to assess aerobic endurance?

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Heart rate monitors:

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Obesity is primarily a cosmetic problem and has not been linked with the onset of various health problems.

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The most commonly used step tests determine cardiovascular fitness based on ___ heart rate following a single stepping work rate.

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The rationale for testing the fitness of people with disabilities is the same as with testing other individuals.

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The focus of fitness programming for older adults is usually to maintain or increase functional fitness.

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The relationship between habitual physical activity and coronary heart disease can best be described as:

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The triceps and calf are the two sites for the skinfold test associated with the FITNESSGRAM test battery.

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Field-based tests to measure cardiorespiratory fitness have been developed by identifying either measures of endurance performance or physiological markers that correlate highly with ___.

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Muscular strength is defined as the ability of the muscles to work for long periods of time without undue fatigue.

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The USDHHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008) reports that for adults most health benefits occur with at least 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity.

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