#1
Which of the following is a principle of exercise training related to frequency?
Performing exercises on a daily basis
ExplanationFrequency involves daily exercise for effective training.
#2
What does the 'R' stand for in the FITT principle of exercise training?
Recovery
ExplanationRecovery is a key element in the FITT principle.
#3
Which of the following best describes the principle of overload in exercise training?
Increasing the difficulty of exercises gradually over time
ExplanationOverload involves gradual difficulty increase in exercises.
#4
What is the primary purpose of incorporating rest periods into a workout routine?
To allow for recovery and adaptation
ExplanationRest periods aid recovery and adaptation in workouts.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a principle of exercise training?
Variability
ExplanationVariability is not a recognized exercise training principle.
#6
What is the term used to describe the recommended range of intensity for aerobic exercise?
Target Heart Rate Zone
ExplanationTarget Heart Rate Zone defines optimal aerobic intensity.
#7
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?
Short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief recovery periods
ExplanationHIIT involves intense intervals with short recovery periods.
#8
What is the primary focus of the SAID principle in exercise physiology?
Specific Adaptation to Impose Demand
ExplanationSAID principle emphasizes specific adaptations to imposed demands.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of the SMART principle for setting exercise goals?
Meaningful
ExplanationSMART excludes 'Meaningful' as a goal-setting component.
#10
What is the primary focus of plyometric exercises?
Enhancing explosive power
ExplanationPlyometrics aim to enhance explosive power in muscles.
#11
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining exercise intensity using the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale?
Muscle soreness
ExplanationBorg RPE scale excludes consideration of muscle soreness.
#12
What is the primary focus of the Karvonen formula in exercise physiology?
Estimating target heart rate zones
ExplanationKarvonen formula estimates target heart rate zones.
#13
What does the acronym DOMS stand for in the context of exercise?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
ExplanationDOMS refers to delayed muscle soreness after exercise.
#14
Which of the following best describes the EPOC effect in exercise physiology?
Extended Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
ExplanationEPOC is extended oxygen consumption post-exercise.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing flexibility?
Bone density
ExplanationBone density is not a factor influencing flexibility.
#16
Which of the following is a benefit of including balance exercises in a workout routine?
Improved coordination and proprioception
ExplanationBalance exercises enhance coordination and proprioception.
#17
Which of the following best describes the term 'eccentric' in resistance training?
Muscle contraction while lengthening
ExplanationEccentric refers to muscle contraction during lengthening in resistance training.