Principles of Exercise Fitness and Health

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Mock Paper

Theory Paper

All questions are multiple choice. There is only one correct answer.

11 out of 15 needed for a pass

Time Allowed 60 minutes.

Answers should be recorded on the answer sheet provided Please DO NOT write on this
paper

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For each of the following questions choose one correct answer from A to D
Q1.

Which of the following is an adaptation to regular cardio-vascular

training?
A
Reduced resting heart rate
B
Reduced cardiac output
C
Increased blood pressure
D
Increased risk of heart disease

Q2.

Which of the following is long term effect of aerobic exercise?

A
Decreased stroke volume
B
Decreased cardiac output
C
An increase in blood pressure
D
A decrease in blood pressure

Q3.

Which of the following is important to reduce blood pooling when

taking part in a physical activity?
A
Aerobic exercise
B
Resistance exercises
C
A cool down
D
A warm up

Q4.

Regular flexibility training will lead to which of the following?

A
Decrease in muscle tone
B
Increase in range of movement
C
Decrease in size of muscles
D
Increase in metabolic rate

Q5.

Delayed onset of muscular soreness is typically experienced

A
Immediately after exercise
B
Between 0-5 hours after exercise
C
Between 12-72 hours after exercise
D
Between 80-120 hours after exercise

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Q6.

Which of the following definitions is correct for reaction time?

A
The ability to exert muscular contraction instantly in an explosive
burst of movement
B
The ability to respond quickly to a stimulus
C
The ability to move two or more body parts under control, smoothly
and efficiently
D
The ability to perform a series of explosive power movements in
rapid succession in opposing directions

Q7.

What do the letters F.I.T.T stand for in relation to the basic fitness
variables?
A
Frequency, intensity, target and technique
B
Frequency, intensity, time and type
C
Feature, implement, time and type
D
Feature, implement, target and technique

Q8.

When an overload is applied it should be gradual and sufficient

enough to elicit an adaptation, but should not be excessive. This
principle is known as
A
Progression
B
Regression
C
Overreaching
D
Reversibility

Q9.

By increasing the speed of an exercise, intensity will

A
Stay the same
B
Decrease
C
Increase
D
None of the above

Q10.

Increasing the lever arm during an exercise

A
Is dangerous
B
Will not make a difference to how challenging the exercise is
C
Can regress the exercise for the participant
D
Can provide a greater challenge to the participant

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Q11.

Which of the following would be considered to be a vigorous activity

for a beginner?
A
Circuit training
B
Golf
C
Gardening
D
Cycling for pleasure

Q12.

From the age of 40, approximately what percentage of loss in physical

capacity takes place each year?
A
1-2%
B
3-4%
C
5-6%
D
7-8%

Q13.

Which of the following methods is used to measure exercise

intensity?
A
The talk test
B
The vision test
C
The listen test
D
The observation test

Q14.

Hypokinetic diseases are said to be caused by what?

A
Overtraining
B
Increased stress levels
C
Lack of sleep
D
Inactivity

Q15.

According to the healthy eating plate how many portions of fruit and
vegetables are recommended per day?
A
1
B
3
C
5
D
7

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