Which of the following is a risk factor for CAD?
Sedentary Lifestyle
Which are the most common symptoms of an asthma attack?
Shortness of breath
... [Show More] and coughing
Which method of monitoring exercise intensity is most appropriate for special populations?
The rate of perceived exertion
The antagonist muscle group to the hamstrings is the?
quadriceps
What type of activity is least likely to cause Lactic Acid production?
Stretching
A class participant indicates that she learns best by observing your demonstrations of each exercise. This means her learning style is?
visual
The prime mover in horizontal adduction of the arm (humerus) is the:
pectoralis major
Which of the following is a characteristic of type 1 (slow oxidative) muscle fiber?
high resistance to fatigue
Based on the P.R.I.C.E. acronym, which of the following is considered an appropriate type of care to be provided by a fitness professional following an exercise-related injury suffered by an individual?
Ice
Which component of a group exercise class is most influential in preventing injury?
Warm-up
According to the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008), for substantial health benefits, adults should:
Perform at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week
which of the six essential nutrients serves as the preferred source of energy during exercise?
carbs
an energy bar contains 3 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbs, and 12 grams of protein. What percent of the total calories are derived from fat?
14%
Which of the following positions may indicate that your participant is least willing to communicate:
arms crossed over the front of the body
To calculate an individual's Maximal Heart Rate, you will need to know their:
age
Which exercise is contraindicated in a group exercise class?
hurdler's stretch
Tight pectoral muscles and weak rhomboid muscles may contribute to:
upper cross syndrome
The measure of pressure in the vascular system during the contraction and relaxation phases of the heart describes:
systolic and diastolic blood pressure
which cue is most effective for complex choreography
visual preview
which of the following best describes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
It is a screening tool used to identify those who should consult with their physician prior to participation in an exercise program
The first strong beat of a musical phrase is the
downbeat
Jane is a new class participant. The primary goal of her joining the fitness facility is to reduce her body fat percentage. Currently, she is not participating in a structured exercise or dietary program. Which of the following is the MOST important component to assist her in reaching her goal?
Begin a program of regular low to moderate cardiorespiratory exercise targeting a weekly total of at least 150 minutes
which of the following is an expected adaptation to a regular cardiorespiratory exercise program
decreased resting heart rate
failing to conduct yourself according to generally accepted standard of care, which causes injury or harm to another individual is referred to as
negligence
Joy is 39-years-old and just started exercising regularly for the first time since high school. Since she is healthy and does not have any medical problems or conditions, which intensity level would you recommend for cardiorespiratory training?
light to moderate
group exercise classes usually promote exercise adherence with all of the following strategies except:
individual goal setting
Which statement applies to resistance training when using free weights
Avoid swinging the weight
which is true regarding counting heart rate
heart rate begins to decelerate soon after cessation of exercise
a cue delivered 2-4 beats ahead of time, will most likely cause participants to
move on time
which one of the following movements maintains directional momentum following an 8-count grapevine right and left
step touch right and left for 8 counts
jogging is a variation of which base move
march
during resistance training, it is recommend to _____ during the concentric phase of the exercise
exhale
which of the following signs or symptoms is commonly associated with heatstroke?
hot, dry, and red skin
according to the American College of Sports Medicine, repetitions per set of resistance training are recommended to improve strength in most adults
8 to 12
a single slice of pizza contains 14 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbs, and 14 grams of protein. What percent of the total calories are derived from fat?
43%
An individual taking a tour of the fitness facility talks to you in the locker room and they indicate they are not currently performing any regular physical activity. Based on the information provided, in which stage of the transtheoretical model is this individual with regard to the adoption of a physically active lifestyle.
preparation
which of the following is true with regard to resistance training exercises performed in group exercise class?
exercises should be performed in a slow and controlled manner
which of the following combinations creates a 32-count phrase
4 step touches, 4 v-steps, 5 heel-taps
in which anatomical plane of motion is a step-touch movement primarily performed
frontal
a single electrical impulse followed by complete relaxation of a muscle fiber is referred to as:
a twitch [Show Less]