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Rapidly increasing the intensity of workouts is the core principle of overload. |
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Sandra is working hard to gain some strength for spring track. She has not done much this winter, so she has decided she will do bench presses and curls on Monday, stomach and back exercises on Wednesday, and squats and leg lifts on Friday. She has decided she will do three sets of 10 for each exercise. What change should Sandra get to make the most of her workout and meet her goals? |
Sandra should give her workout more variety by either altering the exercises, intensity, or volume of work. |
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A person’s energy efficiency can be partially determined by heredity. |
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Why should an athlete see a doctor after taking a blow to the head? |
A blow to the head can result in a serious, but not obvious, injury. |
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Managing body composition is important for good health because too much fat or too little fat negatively affects how the body functions. |
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There is a wide variety of positions in the health and wellness profession to meet different interests of many types of people. |
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Buying a new house can increase one’s stress level. |
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Those with health conditions should consult health professionals to determine which sports and exercise programs will best meet their needs. |
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The US Dietary Guidelines are published every ten years. |
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Consulting a doctor, choosing the correct clothes, and using appropriate protective equipment are all important steps in beginning an exercise program. |
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Proper nutrition improves a person’s mental alertness. |
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Which of the following BEST defines muscles? |
tough strong tissues that provide energy to perform physical activities |
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How many exercises encompass stretching in the human body? |
too many to count |
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Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness? |
power |
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When exercising or engaging in physical activity, it’s important to realize that your personal decisions have little effect on your safety. |
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Which of the following statements BEST describes muscular endurance? |
Muscular endurance describes the ability of muscles to contract repeatedly and is related to muscle strength. |
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Our decisions about health products and treatments are not really influenced by outside factors. |
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People can reduce the number of conflicts in which they are involved if they learn how to identify the causes of conflict. |
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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive. |
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Making good lifestyle choices will result in a healthier life. |
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Which of the following BEST describes varicose veins? |
Veins cannot prevent the backflow of blood. |
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It is nearly impossible to succeed in sports without strategies and techniques to improve skills. |
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Individuals with special needs can play sports with adapted rules, equipment, and the environment. |
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There are only two or three team sports that affect all the dimensions of health. |
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It is not important to develop effective communication skills. |
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