Concept 4: Preparing for Physical Activity

Question 1

What is a PAR-Q?

Answer 1

an assessment that evaluates potential risks from exercise

Question 2

what is a benefit of a warm-up prior to exercise?

Answer 2

improved range of motion

Question 3

Which of the following is recommended by the ACSM prior to vigorous exercise?

Answer 3

a light to moderate, muscle group specific warm-up

Question 4

What is the ACSM recommended duration for how long a warm-up should last?

Answer 4

between 5 and 15, but no more than 15 minutes

Question 5

Which of the following is the most severe heat-related injury?

Answer 5

heatstroke

Question 6

Which of the following causes DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)?

Answer 6

microscopic muscle tears

Question 7

The ACSM recommends a dynamic warm-up especially for what type of activities?

Answer 7

activities of long duration or with multiple repetitions

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate cool-down following a workout?

Answer 8

5 to 10 minutes of light to moderate physical activity

Question 9

Exercising in cold and windy weather can cause

Answer 9

hypothermia.

Question 10

When might a cool-down last longer than 10-15 minutes?

Answer 10

when stretching activities are included

Question 11

Light to moderate physical activity performed to prepare for a more vigorous workout

Answer 11

warm-up

Question 12

stretch warm up

Answer 12

The performance of stretching exercises prior to a vigorous workout

Question 13

The performance of calisthenics of gradually increasing intensity prior to a vigorous workout

Answer 13

Dynamic Warmup

Question 14

An acronym for Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone; designed to help determine if you are medically suited to begin an exercise program

Answer 14

PAR-Q

Question 15

A test, typically administered on a treadmill, in which exercise is gradually increased in intensity while the heart is monitored by an EKG

Answer 15

Clinical Exercise Test

Question 16

A condition caused by excess water intake, sometimes referred to as “water intoxication,” that can cause loss of electrolytes, leading to serious medical complications

Answer 16

Hyponatremia

Question 17

An index based on a combination of temperature and humidity that is used to determine if it is dangerous to perform physical activity in hot, humid weather (also called apparent temperature)

Answer 17

Heat Index

Question 18

An acronym for delayed-onset muscle soreness, a common malady that follows relatively vigorous activity, especially among beginners

Answer 18

DOMS

Question 19

An index that uses air temperature and wind speed to determine the chilling effect of the environment on humans

Answer 19

Windchill factor

Question 20

Excessively low body temperature (less than 95°F), characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion

Answer 20

HypOthermia

Question 21

An acronym for rest, ice, compression, and elevation; a method of treating minor injuries

Answer 21

RICE

Question 22

Excessively high body temperature caused by excessive heat production or impaired heat loss capacity

Answer 22

HypERthermia