Exercise Physiology / Fitness Foundations

Matching - (Please note that although Matching items are used in this study guide, the real Praxis PE Content Knowledge Exam is exclusively multiple choice.)

Multiple Choice

1. The benefits of aerobic exercise include

   1. lower heart rate at rest

   2. greater endurance

   3. reduced blood pressure

   4. all of the above *
       

2. Which statement is not correct?

   1. more than 50% of the adult population is overweight

   2. spot reducing is effective in losing weight where desired *

   3. obesity can cause health problems

   4. exercise can aid in the control of obesity
       

3. To improve cardiovascular function individuals must exercise at

   1. 60% to 80% of their maximum heart rate, at least twice a week, for at least 20 minutes each time

   2. 70% to 85% of their maximum heart rate, at least three times a week, for at least 15 minutes each time

   3. 70% to 85% of their maximum heart rate, at least three times a week, for at least 20 minutes each time *

   4. 85% to 100% of their maximum heart rate, at least five times a week, for at least 20 minutes each time
       

4. Isometric exercises

   1. involve moving weights through a range of motion while performing an exercise pattern

   2. involve creating tension in a muscle by exerting force against and immovable object *

   3. use dynamic contractions while performing an exercise pattern

   4. develop strength through as entire range of motion
       

5. Flexibility can

   1. help prevent orthopedic problems *

   2. not be improved through dynamic stretching

   3. can be measured using skin fold calipers

   4. A and C above
       

6. Isokinetic exercises

   1. involve creating tension in a muscle by exerting force against an immoveable object

   2. uses static contractions to ensure the development of strength at the desired joint angle

   3. use a constant resistance or weight through the range of motion while performing the exercise pattern

   4. use variable resistance through a range of motion while performing the exercise pattern *
       

7. In an exercise prescription the percentage of effort to be exerted is referred to as

   1. duration

   2. intensity *

   3. mode

   4. frequency
       

8. With respect to training, the principle of specificity states

   1. individual differences must be taken into account

   2. progression, based on the individual's initial level of fitness, should be steady to achieve desired physiological benefits

   3. physiological changes are directly related to the type of training employed *

   4. physiological changes should be carefully monitored so that more rapid progress can be achieved
       

9. According to fitness experts the most important component of health-related fitness is

   1. cardiovascular endurance *

   2. strength

   3. flexibility

   4. body composition
       

10. According to fitness experts the component of health-related fitness that is most likely to increase one's quality of life in a person's later years is

    1. cardiovascular endurance

    2. strength *

    3. flexibility

    4. body composition
       
        

11. According to fitness experts the component of health-related fitness that is most likely to extent an individual's life span is

    1. cardiovascular endurance *

    2. strength

    3. flexibility

    4. body composition
        

12. A muscle contracts isotonically when the muscle builds up tension and holds it without any shortening or lengthening.

    1. True

    2. False *
        

13. Isokinetic exercise involve muscular contraction against variable resistance.

    1. True *

    2. False
        

14. In comparison to an untrained individual, the trained individual has a lower resting heart rate, higher oxygen consumption, less rise in blood pressure, and various physiological parameters such as heart rate are slower return to normal after physical exertion.

    1. True

    2. False * - recovery is faster in trained individuals