Kinesiology Chapter 7,8, and 9 Test
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Social Gradient in health -
correct answer ✅The socioeconomic impact on health and fitness
is referred to as the social gradient
Socioecological view -
correct answer ✅looks at the Social contexts within which people
live their lives as partial explanations for their health and fitness
Specificity -
correct answer ✅to produce a desired effect, exercises must be
related to the bodily component in which improvement is sought
Progressive Overload -
correct answer ✅the "load" or exercise chosen must be done at a
level that produces a conditioning effect.
Recovery Time -
correct answer ✅the muscular system needs time to adapt to
training stresses because the physiological and biochemical
mechanisms responsible for gains of fitness operate during the rest
intervals between exercise bouts
,Kinesiology Chapter 7,8, and 9 Test
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Interval training -
correct answer ✅more intense (intense periods followed by rest
periods) and typically need a measured distance to be done
appropriately. For instance, a 25-meter pool or a 400-meter track.
Interval training is favored by some runners and swimmers
Continuous training -
correct answer ✅constant training where the heart rate is at or
above threshold level. Should be done at least 30 minutes a day
and 3-5 days a week. Continuous training is good for beginners
because it can be done anywhere
anaerobic exercise -
correct answer ✅Short duration exercise that can be completed
without the aid of oxygen. It builds muscle mass, it positively affects
resting metabolic rate enhances bone density, and may contribute
to long term weight control.
four primary variables to be considered in strength training -
correct answer ✅The amount of resistance
The number of repetitions
, Kinesiology Chapter 7,8, and 9 Test
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
The number of sets per workout
The number of workouts per week.
1 RM -
correct answer ✅One repetition maximum. The most weight an
individual can lift one time
What do weight training experts recommend for most beneficial to
maintain and develop strength -
correct answer ✅Weight loads exceeding 75% of one's maximum
lifting capacity. (usually about a 10 RM weight load is generally
about 75%)
What is flexibility? Why is this important in sport and physical
activity? -
correct answer ✅The linear or angular measurement of the limits
of the range of motion at a joint.
It's important to keep this range of motion while competing in sport
or physical activity.
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Social Gradient in health -
correct answer ✅The socioeconomic impact on health and fitness
is referred to as the social gradient
Socioecological view -
correct answer ✅looks at the Social contexts within which people
live their lives as partial explanations for their health and fitness
Specificity -
correct answer ✅to produce a desired effect, exercises must be
related to the bodily component in which improvement is sought
Progressive Overload -
correct answer ✅the "load" or exercise chosen must be done at a
level that produces a conditioning effect.
Recovery Time -
correct answer ✅the muscular system needs time to adapt to
training stresses because the physiological and biochemical
mechanisms responsible for gains of fitness operate during the rest
intervals between exercise bouts
,Kinesiology Chapter 7,8, and 9 Test
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Interval training -
correct answer ✅more intense (intense periods followed by rest
periods) and typically need a measured distance to be done
appropriately. For instance, a 25-meter pool or a 400-meter track.
Interval training is favored by some runners and swimmers
Continuous training -
correct answer ✅constant training where the heart rate is at or
above threshold level. Should be done at least 30 minutes a day
and 3-5 days a week. Continuous training is good for beginners
because it can be done anywhere
anaerobic exercise -
correct answer ✅Short duration exercise that can be completed
without the aid of oxygen. It builds muscle mass, it positively affects
resting metabolic rate enhances bone density, and may contribute
to long term weight control.
four primary variables to be considered in strength training -
correct answer ✅The amount of resistance
The number of repetitions
, Kinesiology Chapter 7,8, and 9 Test
Review Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
The number of sets per workout
The number of workouts per week.
1 RM -
correct answer ✅One repetition maximum. The most weight an
individual can lift one time
What do weight training experts recommend for most beneficial to
maintain and develop strength -
correct answer ✅Weight loads exceeding 75% of one's maximum
lifting capacity. (usually about a 10 RM weight load is generally
about 75%)
What is flexibility? Why is this important in sport and physical
activity? -
correct answer ✅The linear or angular measurement of the limits
of the range of motion at a joint.
It's important to keep this range of motion while competing in sport
or physical activity.
