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PA Final Exam (Unit 2) Flashcards

1
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If a man has a hip to waist ratio of .97 what level health risk is he in?

A

Moderate

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2
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What is the traditional muscle group exercise order?

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large muscle groups are performed before smaller muscle groups

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3
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__________is a type of muscle action that occurs when a muscle shortens

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Concentric Contraction

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4
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The standing long jump test is measuring what component of skill-related fitness?

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Power

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5
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These type of muscle fibers are more aerobic, generate low force for longer periods of time, have greater blood flow, more mitochondria content, and appear darker on a biopsy

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Type 1 fibers

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6
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Integrating sensory information and coordinating necessary muscles

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Role of neuromuscular system

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7
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The difference between a skill and general movement is:

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Skills require feedback to develop mastery

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8
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Which Medication is used primarily to treat Obesity

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Wegovy

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9
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The goal (very low risk) for a woman’s waist-to-hip ratio is

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<.80

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10
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Name the hormone that is secreted in the stomach, sends signals to the brain when the body is hungry, and reduced in an obese person?

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Ghrelin

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11
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If someone shows signs of “Lower Crossed Syndrome” Which of the following muscles would be considered “Tight”

A

Hip Flexors

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12
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Whats the minimum percentage of essential fat in men?

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3%

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13
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What type of fat is more metabolically active and secretes harmful inflammatory substances that can contribute to chronic conditions?

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Visceral

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14
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A VO2 max of 52 ml/kg/min for a 25 year old male is considered

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good

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15
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Which Semaglutide Medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes and prevent major cardiovascular problems in certain patients

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Ozempic

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16
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Which of the following is not an example of Muscular Power

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Plank

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17
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Which of the following makes up a similar percentage of overall weight in men and women

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Organs

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18
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This technique of measuring body composition can measure lean body mass, fat mass, total body water, and bone density. It is the most accurate measure and considered the gold standard

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DEXA scan

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19
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40 yard Dash at the NFL Combine Tests which Skill related fitness goal

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speed

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20
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What is the most popular measure of measuring activity volume?

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Calories per week

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21
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What is one reason central adiposity (android build) increases the risk of hypertension?

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Adipose tissue has greater access to the blood stream, allowing it to drop off more fat cells into circulation

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22
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Which principle supports the need to do more than normal for benefits to occur?

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Overload

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23
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The extent & direction of movement that is possible

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Range of Motion

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24
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Exercises most recommended when improving ADLs (activities of daily living)

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Calisthenics

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25
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The correct terminology for a Heart Attack is?

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Myocardial Infarction

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26
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Which of the following is associated with an eating disorder characterized with secretive bouts of overeating followed by induced vomiting or purging

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Bulimia

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27
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Define Hypertrophy

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Enlargement of muscle fiber size

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28
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The ability for the brain and spinal cord to form and reorganize synaptic connections based on experience

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Neuroplasticity

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29
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Which is true for heart rate?

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Old individuals will have a lower maximal heart rate

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30
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What is the purpose for measuring skill-related fitness?

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Determine strengths and weaknesses of movement

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31
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Muscular endurance is the ability of your heart and
lungs to fuel your body with oxygen

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false

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32
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When developing a resistance training program, which of the following is true?

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Expect PRs to gradually plateau after experiencing rapid gains

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33
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Static stretching requires holding a stretch for approximately how long

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15-30 seconds

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34
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After the brain sends a signal to initiate a certain movement, ____________ needs to receive the signal to contract its specific fibers

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Motor Neuron

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35
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The ability to change body position and direction quickly and efficiently is:

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Agility

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36
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Exercise must be performed several times per week on a habitual basis to enhance physical fitness

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The principle of Regularity

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37
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Which of the following skills is also a component of health-related fitness?

A

Power

38
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Functional Fitness is Defined as:

A

Training for proper muscular recruitment to perform ADLs

39
Q

An athlete will benefit most from what form of training?

A

Free weights

40
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All of the following are ways to apply progressive overload principle to a workout EXCEPT:

A

Decrease length of workout

41
Q

There are approximately __________ Calories in a pound of fat.

A

3500

42
Q

What type of Fat is necessary for normal physiological function?

A

Essential Fat

43
Q

What are the PA recommendations for adults in regard to strength training?

A

Muscle strengthening activities 2 or more days/week

44
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What is the appropriate exercise order of the following exercise

A

Dynamic Warm up, Power Cleans, Bench Press, Bicep Curls

45
Q

The initial gains during a fitness program for a beginner are mainly:

A

Neural

46
Q

Which Body type has the greatest effect on overall health, including an increased risk for CVD?

A

Android

47
Q

Flexibility is important for all of the following except:

A

Minimize Cramping

48
Q

Which of the following would be the least likely to improve aerobic fitness?

A

Walking for 15 minutes, 2 days per week

49
Q

If the goal is to improve muscular strength, how would one train the different muscle groups

A

Heavy weight, few reps, long rest between sets

50
Q

Which of the following does not affect aerobic fitness?

A

Flexibility

51
Q

As forward tilt of the head increases, the weight on the spine

A

Increases

52
Q

Factors influencing flexibility include all the following except

A

Muscle mass

53
Q

Why is too much sodium a bad thing for someone with CVD?

A

Increases Blood pressure

54
Q

Which of the following Neuromotor training progressions is considered a level 3 difficulty

A

Backwards Walking

55
Q

The back scratch test helps to determine what?

A

Shoulder Flexibility

56
Q

Dwayne has a BMI of 31.6 kg/m2. His BMI category is:

A

obese

57
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Which Technique of assessing body composition is based on the principle that fat tissue is a less efficient conductor of electrical current than lean tissue

A

Bioelectrical Impedance

58
Q

What is the leading cause of death in the US?

A

CVD

59
Q

CVD risk factors that CANNOT be altered

A

Race

60
Q

Define Stroke Volume:

A

mount of blood pumped per beat by the left Ventricle

61
Q

Which is accepted and recommended formula for determining heart rate?

A

Max HR= 208- (.7xage)

62
Q

If someone shows signs of “Upper Crossed Syndrome” Which of the following muscles would be considered “Weak”

A

Middle Trapezius

63
Q

Body Composition is:

A

Fat and Fat free tissues

64
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Which of the following is a benefit of resistance training

A

increase lean mass

65
Q

What percentage Ejection Fraction can lead to Heart Failure

A

40%

66
Q

What is an important consideration when working with an individual struggling with obesity?

A

Android Body Types have a greater risk of CVD due to higher Visceral Fat

67
Q

In the FMS Assessment what score is considered a “Passing Score”

A

2

68
Q

What does it mean when fine motor skills require more motor neurons with a smaller innervation ratio

A

More neural signals are needed to coordinate the movements

69
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A common assessment of muscular strength is called the __________, in which the goal is to lift as much as possible on a strength exercise with proper technique for 1 repetition only

A

one-repetition maximum (1RM)

70
Q

Which of the following categorizes someone with a “High Cholesterol” status and increases their risk for multiple CV Diseases

A

240 mg/dl

71
Q

Name an indicator of a positive CV adaptation to exercise?

A

Lower resting heart rate

72
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Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance and risk of cardiovascular disease?

A

As cardiorespiratory endurance increases, risk decreases

73
Q

Its possible to overstretch muscles which can lead to injury

A

true

74
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Which Proprioceptor senses tension in the muscle and is located in the muscle tendon? Helps with preventing Injury

A

Golgi Tendon Organ

75
Q

The ability to exert maximum effort in a very short time refers to:

A

Muscular Power

76
Q

PNF Stretching incorporates passive and active stretching

A

true

77
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Cardiorespiratory endurance is considered the most important aspect of physical fitness because:

A

It reduces risks for chronic disease and improves quality of life

78
Q

When we discuss movement, we reference the muscles involved with terms such as “agonist” and “antagonist”. What does the term “antagonist” refer to?

A

The muscle that relaxes and lengthens to produce the intended movement

79
Q

An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to plaque buildup in major blood vessels throughout the body. When a blood vessel in the brain becomes clogged, blood flow is reduced, and brain tissue starts to die. What CV condition is this describing?

A

stroke

80
Q

How does physical activity reduce the risk of excessive plaque buildup and atherosclerotic development

A

PA increases HDL cholesterol

81
Q

Which of the following is true regarding resistance training?

A

You cannot grow more muscle fibers, only fiber size

82
Q

Cardiac Output is defined as:

A

HR X SV

83
Q

The principle that underscores the need for greater demands to be placed on the body during successive workouts over time if improvement is to be achieved

A

overload

84
Q

VO2 max refers to maximum:

A

Oxygen consumption

85
Q

A good HDL-C measurement indicating a low CVD risk:

A

60+ mg/dl

86
Q

What percent of people who lose weight will regain all the weight within three years?

A

97%

87
Q

Is the inflammation of the heart muscle usually caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections which reach the heart

A

Myocarditis

88
Q

irregular heartbeat caused by a malfunction in the
heart’s electrical conduction system that causes Heart to beat too slow?

A

bradycardia

89
Q

The _________is commonly used to measure __________, which is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force repeatedly over time

A

Push up test; muscular endurance

90
Q

Which of the following neuromotor disorders recommends functional training but requires caution with implementation?

A

Traumatic Brain injury

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