PED-200 QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The purpose of the PAR-Q is to
A. assess reasons for exercise participation.
B. assess exercise level.
C. determine medical readiness for exercise.
D. serve as a warm-up program. - Answer -C
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which person would be
cleared for moderate and vigorous physical activity without a medical exam or clinical
exercise testing?
A. individuals with moderate risk
B. apparently healthy individuals with low risk and no "yes" answers on the PAR-Q
C. apparently healthy individuals with moderate risk and no "yes" answers on the PAR-
Q
D. apparently healthy individuals who have recently been injured - Answer -B
Joe is 47 years old, inactive, and has high blood pressure. What advice would you give
him about beginning vigorous exercise?
A. Exercise in your target heart zone to be safe.
B. Get professional screening before beginning a vigorous exercise program.
C. Try biking instead of running to minimize risk.
D. See a personal trainer before getting started. - Answer -B
Sheri is 35 years old, is sedentary, and has high cholesterol but no symptoms. Which of
the following is true regarding her risk during exercise?
A. She is in moderate risk category and is safe for moderate physical activity only.
B. She is in low risk category and is safe for moderate and vigorous activity.
C. She is in high risk category and should not exercise without a clinical exercise test.
D. She is moderate risk and should see a doctor before doing any physical activity. -
Answer -A
Tom is 45 years old with no known health problems. He answered "no" to all the PAR-Q
questions, but experiences shortness of breath with mild exercise and occasional
dizziness. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, what is his exercise
risk category?
A. low risk
B. moderate risk
C. normal risk
D. high risk - Answer -D
Which of the following is a benefit of a warm-up prior to exercise?
A. decreases the risk of irregular heartbeats associated with poor coronary circulation
B. decreases body temperature
C. increases the potential for DOMS
D. increases muscle stiffness - Answer -A
,What are the 3 components of a daily activity program?
A. stretching, workout, cool down
B. warm-up, workout, stretching
C. warm-up, workout, cool down
D. workout, cool down, stretching - Answer -C
Which of the following is true when considering how to dress for physical activity?
A. Wear layers of socks to prevent blisters when shoes are too big.
B. Replace shoes if the fabric breaks down, even if the heels and soles are still good.
C. Wear tighter clothing when cycling to restrict extraneous movements.
D. Wear layers of clothing so that a layer can be removed if not needed. - Answer -D
Which of the following is true?
A. A stretch warm-up is not needed if a proper cool down is done.
B. A stretch warm-up can replace the need for a regular program of stretching.
C. A warm-up is not needed prior to moderate intensity activity.
D. A dynamic warm-up routine can impair performance in vigorous activity. - Answer -D
Which of the following should occur as a result of a general warm-up?
A. decreased fat utilization
B. increased lactic acid formation
C. increased fatigue
D. increased body temperature - Answer -D
Which of the following is true of a cool down?
A. It is not necessary if a warm-up is performed.
B. It prevents blood from pooling and reduces risk of fainting.
C. It prevents lactic acid damage in the muscles.
D. It isn't needed for athletes that are acclimatized. - Answer -B
Which of the following are key components recommended by the ACSM of the cool
down?
A. resistance training and ballistic stretching
B. ballistic stretching and cardiovascular activity
C. a 5 to 10 minute cool-down that is similar to a warm-up
D. intermittent cardiovascular intervals - Answer -C
What is the primary purpose of a cardiovascular cool down?
A. prevent muscle soreness
B. reduce risk of dehydration
C. burn extra calories before stopping
D. minimize blood pooling and speed recovery - Answer -D
Which best characterizes a dynamic warm-up?
A. PNF stretching
, B. passive stretching
C. calisthenics of increasing intensity
D. brief intervals of plyometrics - Answer -C
Physical activity in hot and humid environments challenges the body because
A. it produces large amounts of heat that must be regulated.
B. blood is pooled inside the body core.
C. evaporative heat loss only works in colder temperatures.
D. acclimatization is not possible in hot environments. - Answer -A
Fans or wind can help cool exercisers via
A. conduction.
B. convection.
C. radiation.
D. dissipation. - Answer -B
Which of the following is true of exercise in the heat?
A. Sport drinks are not recommended for exercise in the heat.
B. Thirst is an accurate indicator of the need for fluids.
C. Evaporation of sweat is enhanced in a humid environment.
D. Evaporation of sweat is our primary mode of heat loss. - Answer -D
How can people improve their body's tolerance to physical activity in the heat?
A. Drink fluids before, during, and after activities.
B. Perform shallow breathing while exercising.
C. Regularly participate in physical activity in the heat.
D. Wear clothes that allow your body to sweat profusely. - Answer -C
Which is the best recommendation for avoiding dehydration?
A. Drink as much fluid as possible.
B. Drink before, during, and after exercise.
C. Consume beverages with caffeine to retain the fluid.
D. Consume fluids immediately following exercise. - Answer -B
When a person has hot, flushed, dry skin with a fast pulse, this could be a sign of
A. heat cramps.
B. heat exhaustion.
C. heat stroke.
D. hypothermia. - Answer -C
The least severe form of heat problem during exercise is
A. heat exhaustion.
B. heat cramps.
C. heat stroke.
D. hot flashes. - Answer -B
The purpose of the PAR-Q is to
A. assess reasons for exercise participation.
B. assess exercise level.
C. determine medical readiness for exercise.
D. serve as a warm-up program. - Answer -C
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), which person would be
cleared for moderate and vigorous physical activity without a medical exam or clinical
exercise testing?
A. individuals with moderate risk
B. apparently healthy individuals with low risk and no "yes" answers on the PAR-Q
C. apparently healthy individuals with moderate risk and no "yes" answers on the PAR-
Q
D. apparently healthy individuals who have recently been injured - Answer -B
Joe is 47 years old, inactive, and has high blood pressure. What advice would you give
him about beginning vigorous exercise?
A. Exercise in your target heart zone to be safe.
B. Get professional screening before beginning a vigorous exercise program.
C. Try biking instead of running to minimize risk.
D. See a personal trainer before getting started. - Answer -B
Sheri is 35 years old, is sedentary, and has high cholesterol but no symptoms. Which of
the following is true regarding her risk during exercise?
A. She is in moderate risk category and is safe for moderate physical activity only.
B. She is in low risk category and is safe for moderate and vigorous activity.
C. She is in high risk category and should not exercise without a clinical exercise test.
D. She is moderate risk and should see a doctor before doing any physical activity. -
Answer -A
Tom is 45 years old with no known health problems. He answered "no" to all the PAR-Q
questions, but experiences shortness of breath with mild exercise and occasional
dizziness. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, what is his exercise
risk category?
A. low risk
B. moderate risk
C. normal risk
D. high risk - Answer -D
Which of the following is a benefit of a warm-up prior to exercise?
A. decreases the risk of irregular heartbeats associated with poor coronary circulation
B. decreases body temperature
C. increases the potential for DOMS
D. increases muscle stiffness - Answer -A
,What are the 3 components of a daily activity program?
A. stretching, workout, cool down
B. warm-up, workout, stretching
C. warm-up, workout, cool down
D. workout, cool down, stretching - Answer -C
Which of the following is true when considering how to dress for physical activity?
A. Wear layers of socks to prevent blisters when shoes are too big.
B. Replace shoes if the fabric breaks down, even if the heels and soles are still good.
C. Wear tighter clothing when cycling to restrict extraneous movements.
D. Wear layers of clothing so that a layer can be removed if not needed. - Answer -D
Which of the following is true?
A. A stretch warm-up is not needed if a proper cool down is done.
B. A stretch warm-up can replace the need for a regular program of stretching.
C. A warm-up is not needed prior to moderate intensity activity.
D. A dynamic warm-up routine can impair performance in vigorous activity. - Answer -D
Which of the following should occur as a result of a general warm-up?
A. decreased fat utilization
B. increased lactic acid formation
C. increased fatigue
D. increased body temperature - Answer -D
Which of the following is true of a cool down?
A. It is not necessary if a warm-up is performed.
B. It prevents blood from pooling and reduces risk of fainting.
C. It prevents lactic acid damage in the muscles.
D. It isn't needed for athletes that are acclimatized. - Answer -B
Which of the following are key components recommended by the ACSM of the cool
down?
A. resistance training and ballistic stretching
B. ballistic stretching and cardiovascular activity
C. a 5 to 10 minute cool-down that is similar to a warm-up
D. intermittent cardiovascular intervals - Answer -C
What is the primary purpose of a cardiovascular cool down?
A. prevent muscle soreness
B. reduce risk of dehydration
C. burn extra calories before stopping
D. minimize blood pooling and speed recovery - Answer -D
Which best characterizes a dynamic warm-up?
A. PNF stretching
, B. passive stretching
C. calisthenics of increasing intensity
D. brief intervals of plyometrics - Answer -C
Physical activity in hot and humid environments challenges the body because
A. it produces large amounts of heat that must be regulated.
B. blood is pooled inside the body core.
C. evaporative heat loss only works in colder temperatures.
D. acclimatization is not possible in hot environments. - Answer -A
Fans or wind can help cool exercisers via
A. conduction.
B. convection.
C. radiation.
D. dissipation. - Answer -B
Which of the following is true of exercise in the heat?
A. Sport drinks are not recommended for exercise in the heat.
B. Thirst is an accurate indicator of the need for fluids.
C. Evaporation of sweat is enhanced in a humid environment.
D. Evaporation of sweat is our primary mode of heat loss. - Answer -D
How can people improve their body's tolerance to physical activity in the heat?
A. Drink fluids before, during, and after activities.
B. Perform shallow breathing while exercising.
C. Regularly participate in physical activity in the heat.
D. Wear clothes that allow your body to sweat profusely. - Answer -C
Which is the best recommendation for avoiding dehydration?
A. Drink as much fluid as possible.
B. Drink before, during, and after exercise.
C. Consume beverages with caffeine to retain the fluid.
D. Consume fluids immediately following exercise. - Answer -B
When a person has hot, flushed, dry skin with a fast pulse, this could be a sign of
A. heat cramps.
B. heat exhaustion.
C. heat stroke.
D. hypothermia. - Answer -C
The least severe form of heat problem during exercise is
A. heat exhaustion.
B. heat cramps.
C. heat stroke.
D. hot flashes. - Answer -B
