AEA EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025.
exercise - ANSWER:is a type of physical activity consisting of repetitive movement that
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is planned and structured to maintain or improve one or more fitness components
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physical fitness - ANSWER:is a specific set of health-related and skill-related traits
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associated with the ability to perform physical activity
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cardiorespiratory endurance - ANSWER:is defined as the capacity of the cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
cardiovascular and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen to the working muscles for
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sustained periods of energy production
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cardiorespiratory fitness - ANSWER:describes the body's physical capacity to supply cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
fuel and eliminate waste in order to perform large muscle movement over a prolonged
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period of time
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muscular strength - ANSWER:is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by
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a muscle or muscle group against a resistance in a single effort, referred to as one-
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In the water, what is resistance influenced by? - ANSWER:buoyancy
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muscle hypertrophy - ANSWER:is the term used to describe an increase in the size or
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girth of muscle tissue
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Muscle atrophy - ANSWER:is the term used to describe the loss or wasting of muscle
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tissue through lack of use or disease
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muscular endurance - ANSWER:is defined as the capacity of a muscle to exert force
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repeatedly or to hold a foxed or static contraction over time
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flexibility - ANSWER:is defined as the ability of limbs to move at the joints through a
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complete range of motion (ROM)
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Ballistic stretching - ANSWER:uses momentum of the body part to create the stretch
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what does ballistic stretching activate? - ANSWER:muscle spindles
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static stretching - ANSWER:involves slowly stretching to the point of tightness or mild
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discomfort and holding the elongated position for a period of time
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,rhythmic or dynamic stretching - ANSWER:involves moving body parts through the full
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range of motion in a slow, controlled manner
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Body composition - ANSWER:body composition is defined as the body's relative
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percentage of fat as compared to lean tissues
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neuromotor exercise - ANSWER:also referred to as functional fitness training, might
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include activities to target skill-related components of agility, balance, and coordination
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; gait training; proprioceptive exercises; and multifaceted activities such as Tai Chi.
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Agility - ANSWER:is the ability to change body positioning in space rapidly, quickly,
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and accurately
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Balance - ANSWER:is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary (static balance)
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or moving (dynamic balance)
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coordination - ANSWER:integrates the senses (such as hearing and vision) with
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movements of the body to smoothly and accurately perform motor tasks
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power - ANSWER:a function of strength and speed is the ability to transfer energy into
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force at a quick rate
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reaction time - ANSWER:the amount of time elapsed between stimulation and acting
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on the stimulus
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speed - ANSWER:is the rate at which a movement or activity can be performed
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frequency - ANSWER:is how often you exercise or train cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
cardiorespiratory endurance (frequency) - ANSWER:moderate-intensity cardiovascular cc cc cc cc cc
exercise at least five
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days a week, or vigorous intensity training at least three days per week, or a weekly
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combination of three to five days blending moderate and vigorous activities
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Muscular strength and endurance (frequency) - ANSWER:two or three days per week
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for each major muscle group. Additionally, at least 48 hours should separate the
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training sessions for each muscle group to allow adequate recovery and muscle
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development
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flexibility (frequency) - ANSWER:at least two or three days per week is recommended,
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with the greatest benefits seen with daily stretching. Stretching is most effective when
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muscles are warm.
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neuromotor exercise (frequency) - ANSWER:at least two to three days per week is
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recommended
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, intensity - ANSWER:is how hard you exercise
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cardiorespiratory endurance (intensity) - ANSWER:moderate or vigorous-intensity cc cc cc cc cc cc
exercise recommend for most adults, although reconditioned individuals may benefits
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from light to moderate intensity exercise
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maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) - ANSWER:refers to the amount of oxygen an
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individual can use during maximal exercise
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What are the common ways to measure intensity of aerobic exercise - ANSWER:-
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maximal heart rate (HRmax) cc cc cc cc
-heart rate reserve (HRR)
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continuous training - ANSWER:resembles a bell curve. After warming up, participants
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maintain a relative constant level of training within the targeted
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____________ is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
muscle group against a resistance - ANSWER:muscular strength
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What type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the
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muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? - ANSWER:ballistic
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stretching
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Name the six skill-related components of fitness - ANSWER:1. balance
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2.coordination cc
3.speed
4.power
5.agility
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What is the difference between maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve? -
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ANSWER:maximal heart rate is the highest heart rate a person can achieve. It is
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measured with a max HR test or estimated with 220 minus your age. Heart rate
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reserve is your maximal heart rate minus your resting heart rate
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How does compression lower your heart rate in water? - ANSWER:The water
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compresses all body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller
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venous load to the heart, reducing heart rate
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What is the ACSM's (2018) recommended frequency for resistance training? -
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ANSWER:two or three days per week for each major muscle group
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Define body composition - ANSWER:The body's relative percentage of fat as
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compared to lean tissue (bones, muscles, and organs)
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List five benefits of regular exercise - ANSWER:-improves physical appearance
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025.
exercise - ANSWER:is a type of physical activity consisting of repetitive movement that
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is planned and structured to maintain or improve one or more fitness components
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physical fitness - ANSWER:is a specific set of health-related and skill-related traits
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associated with the ability to perform physical activity
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cardiorespiratory endurance - ANSWER:is defined as the capacity of the cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
cardiovascular and respiratory systems to deliver oxygen to the working muscles for
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sustained periods of energy production
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cardiorespiratory fitness - ANSWER:describes the body's physical capacity to supply cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
fuel and eliminate waste in order to perform large muscle movement over a prolonged
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period of time
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muscular strength - ANSWER:is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by
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a muscle or muscle group against a resistance in a single effort, referred to as one-
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repetition maximum cc
In the water, what is resistance influenced by? - ANSWER:buoyancy
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muscle hypertrophy - ANSWER:is the term used to describe an increase in the size or
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girth of muscle tissue
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Muscle atrophy - ANSWER:is the term used to describe the loss or wasting of muscle
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tissue through lack of use or disease
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muscular endurance - ANSWER:is defined as the capacity of a muscle to exert force
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repeatedly or to hold a foxed or static contraction over time
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flexibility - ANSWER:is defined as the ability of limbs to move at the joints through a
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complete range of motion (ROM)
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Ballistic stretching - ANSWER:uses momentum of the body part to create the stretch
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what does ballistic stretching activate? - ANSWER:muscle spindles
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static stretching - ANSWER:involves slowly stretching to the point of tightness or mild
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discomfort and holding the elongated position for a period of time
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,rhythmic or dynamic stretching - ANSWER:involves moving body parts through the full
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range of motion in a slow, controlled manner
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Body composition - ANSWER:body composition is defined as the body's relative
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percentage of fat as compared to lean tissues
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neuromotor exercise - ANSWER:also referred to as functional fitness training, might
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include activities to target skill-related components of agility, balance, and coordination
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; gait training; proprioceptive exercises; and multifaceted activities such as Tai Chi.
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Agility - ANSWER:is the ability to change body positioning in space rapidly, quickly,
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and accurately
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Balance - ANSWER:is the maintenance of equilibrium while stationary (static balance)
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or moving (dynamic balance)
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coordination - ANSWER:integrates the senses (such as hearing and vision) with
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movements of the body to smoothly and accurately perform motor tasks
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power - ANSWER:a function of strength and speed is the ability to transfer energy into
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force at a quick rate
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reaction time - ANSWER:the amount of time elapsed between stimulation and acting
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on the stimulus
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speed - ANSWER:is the rate at which a movement or activity can be performed
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frequency - ANSWER:is how often you exercise or train cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
cardiorespiratory endurance (frequency) - ANSWER:moderate-intensity cardiovascular cc cc cc cc cc
exercise at least five
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days a week, or vigorous intensity training at least three days per week, or a weekly
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combination of three to five days blending moderate and vigorous activities
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Muscular strength and endurance (frequency) - ANSWER:two or three days per week
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for each major muscle group. Additionally, at least 48 hours should separate the
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training sessions for each muscle group to allow adequate recovery and muscle
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development
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flexibility (frequency) - ANSWER:at least two or three days per week is recommended,
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with the greatest benefits seen with daily stretching. Stretching is most effective when
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muscles are warm.
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neuromotor exercise (frequency) - ANSWER:at least two to three days per week is
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recommended
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, intensity - ANSWER:is how hard you exercise
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cardiorespiratory endurance (intensity) - ANSWER:moderate or vigorous-intensity cc cc cc cc cc cc
exercise recommend for most adults, although reconditioned individuals may benefits
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from light to moderate intensity exercise
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maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max) - ANSWER:refers to the amount of oxygen an
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individual can use during maximal exercise
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What are the common ways to measure intensity of aerobic exercise - ANSWER:-
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maximal heart rate (HRmax) cc cc cc cc
-heart rate reserve (HRR)
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continuous training - ANSWER:resembles a bell curve. After warming up, participants
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maintain a relative constant level of training within the targeted
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____________ is defined as the maximum force that can be exerted by a muscle or cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc cc
muscle group against a resistance - ANSWER:muscular strength
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What type of stretching activates the muscle spindles, specialized receptors in the
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muscle length change and the speed of muscle length change? - ANSWER:ballistic
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stretching
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Name the six skill-related components of fitness - ANSWER:1. balance
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2.coordination cc
3.speed
4.power
5.agility
6.reaction time cc
What is the difference between maximal heart rate and heart rate reserve? -
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ANSWER:maximal heart rate is the highest heart rate a person can achieve. It is
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measured with a max HR test or estimated with 220 minus your age. Heart rate
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reserve is your maximal heart rate minus your resting heart rate
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How does compression lower your heart rate in water? - ANSWER:The water
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compresses all body systems, including the vascular system, causing a smaller
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venous load to the heart, reducing heart rate
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What is the ACSM's (2018) recommended frequency for resistance training? -
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ANSWER:two or three days per week for each major muscle group
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Define body composition - ANSWER:The body's relative percentage of fat as
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compared to lean tissue (bones, muscles, and organs)
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List five benefits of regular exercise - ANSWER:-improves physical appearance
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