LESSON 13: DEVELOPING MUSCULAR
STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
List each FITT principle and describe what they represent. - ANS Frequency: How often is the
exercise completed? Intensity: How difficult is the exercise? Time: What is the duration of the
exercise? Type: What kind of exercise is being completed, and how is it beneficial?
Which suggested change would cause the greatest increase in the amount of overload in your
weight-training workout?
A.
adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved
B.
decreasing the weight and the speed at which the weight is moved
C.
changing the type of activity you are using to give you more variety in your workout
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, D.
keeping your current workout but dividing it up over five days instead of three - ANS A.
adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved
When attempting to use the maxing out method to assess muscular strength, you would need a
calculator, chart, book, or online resource to complete the necessary calculations. -
ANS False
Discuss two ways to determine your muscular strength. Explain their advantages -
ANS Maxing out means to lift the heaviest weight possible for one repetition while
maintaining proper form. The advantages of maxing out include it being easy and not requiring
calculations or estimates. Determining one RM: One uses percentages of weights and reps to
determine one RM, calculations or books, and online resources available. The advantages of
this method include resources being available in books or online and having no worry of injury
or miscalculation from selecting the wrong maximum weight on the trial.
Shawna is trying to figure out the best weight to increase her muscular strength. She has
chosen a weight and can lift it two times. What should she do to get the BEST workout?
A.
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STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
List each FITT principle and describe what they represent. - ANS Frequency: How often is the
exercise completed? Intensity: How difficult is the exercise? Time: What is the duration of the
exercise? Type: What kind of exercise is being completed, and how is it beneficial?
Which suggested change would cause the greatest increase in the amount of overload in your
weight-training workout?
A.
adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved
B.
decreasing the weight and the speed at which the weight is moved
C.
changing the type of activity you are using to give you more variety in your workout
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, D.
keeping your current workout but dividing it up over five days instead of three - ANS A.
adding more weight and increasing the distance over which the weight is moved
When attempting to use the maxing out method to assess muscular strength, you would need a
calculator, chart, book, or online resource to complete the necessary calculations. -
ANS False
Discuss two ways to determine your muscular strength. Explain their advantages -
ANS Maxing out means to lift the heaviest weight possible for one repetition while
maintaining proper form. The advantages of maxing out include it being easy and not requiring
calculations or estimates. Determining one RM: One uses percentages of weights and reps to
determine one RM, calculations or books, and online resources available. The advantages of
this method include resources being available in books or online and having no worry of injury
or miscalculation from selecting the wrong maximum weight on the trial.
Shawna is trying to figure out the best weight to increase her muscular strength. She has
chosen a weight and can lift it two times. What should she do to get the BEST workout?
A.
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