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PED-200 QUIZ 1; CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
1.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. -correct-answer-C
2. (p. 44-45) 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 -correct-answer-
B
3. (p. 44-45) Joe is 47 years old, inactive, and has high blood pressure. What
advice would you give him about beginning vigorous exercise?
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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. -correct-answer-B
4. (p. 44-45) 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.
-correct-answer-A
5. (p. 44-45) 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 -correct-answer-D
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6. (p. 46) 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 -correct-answer-A
7. (p. 46-48) 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 -correct-answer-C
8. (p. 47, Table 2) 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. -correct-
answer-D
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9. (p. 47, Table 2) 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. -
correct-answer-D
10. (p. 46) 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 -correct-answer-D
11. (p. 47-48) 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. -correct-answer-B
PED-200 QUIZ 1; CERTIFIED QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
1.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. -correct-answer-C
2. (p. 44-45) 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 -correct-answer-
B
3. (p. 44-45) Joe is 47 years old, inactive, and has high blood pressure. What
advice would you give him about beginning vigorous exercise?
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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. -correct-answer-B
4. (p. 44-45) 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.
-correct-answer-A
5. (p. 44-45) 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 -correct-answer-D
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6. (p. 46) 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 -correct-answer-A
7. (p. 46-48) 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 -correct-answer-C
8. (p. 47, Table 2) 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. -correct-
answer-D
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9. (p. 47, Table 2) 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. -
correct-answer-D
10. (p. 46) 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 -correct-answer-D
11. (p. 47-48) 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. -correct-answer-B
