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Which of the following best defines exercise physiology?-ANSWER--The body
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prepares for and performs exercise.
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Timed runs, sit-ups, pull-ups, and push-ups, or your survivability in combat are all
measurements of-ANSWER--optimal fitness
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Which of the following tests can measure a Marine's optimal fitness?-ANSWER--
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Timed runs
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Unoxygenated blood returning from the body enters the __________ side of the
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heart and is then pumped through the __________ ventricle to the lungs.-
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ANSWER--Right;Right
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As a result of regular exercise, what change occurs in the heart and blood
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vessels?-ANSWER--Blood Pressure Decreases
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How effectively the body uses the oxygen you breathe in is measured by the-
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ANSWER--VO2
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Which molecule provides the energy for muscle contraction?-ANSWER--
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Which statement below is true concerning the anaerobic energy pathway?-
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produce energy.
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Which energy pathway is not activated quickly; however, since oxygen is usually
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available to the working muscle; it can provide energy for a long period of time?-
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ANSWER--Aerobic
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The warm-up should last approximately _______ minutes.-ANSWER--5 - 15
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What is the goal of flexibility training?-ANSWER--Improve the joints range of
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motion.
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Static stretching is performed by-ANSWER--holding a stretch for 30 seconds.
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Which stretching method is another name for bouncing stretching and involves
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performing rapid, jerky, uncontrolled movement?-ANSWER--Ballistic
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Acceleration is the ability to-ANSWER--increase speed over a short amount of
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Which of the following describes the back pedal?-ANSWER--Backwards running
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Which is one of the techniques for performing speed and agility drills?-ANSWER--
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Accelerate with 100% effort.
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What are the muscles that surround the body's center of mass?-ANSWER--Core
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