Essentials of Exercise Science: Lessons 3 & 4

What is muscular strength defined as?

Which of the following is NOT a major component of physical fitness?

What percentage of total resistance during joint movement is contributed by ligaments?

Which factor does NOT influence flexibility?

What describes cardiovascular endurance?

What external factor is essential for lengthening a muscle fiber?

How does muscular endurance differ from muscular strength?

Which of the following factors can affect flexibility due to past injury?

What happens to a very fit person regarding further improvements in performance?

What does the introduction of a new exercise primarily affect?

Which stage in the General Adaptation Syndrome model is characterized by an initial burst of energy in response to stress?

During the alarm stage of General Adaptation Syndrome, which hormones are released?

What is one effect of stress on an individual according to the General Adaptation Syndrome model?

How long does the 'remarkable gains' phase in the alarm stage typically last?

What is one typical consequence of the resistance stage in General Adaptation Syndrome?

What does excessive chronic stress during the exhaustion stage typically lead to?

What is the primary function of the Phosphagen System?

What is the maximum duration for which anaerobic glycolysis can efficiently produce ATP?

Which statement best describes aerobic glycolysis?

Which component is NOT part of the Phosphagen System?

What is the primary source of energy for anaerobic glycolysis?

What restricts the anaerobic glycolysis system during sustained activity?

How long does the Phosphagen System typically provide energy?

Which factor does NOT influence the contribution of energy systems?

What is a key source of energy for aerobic glycolysis?

Which statement about ATP production in aerobic glycolysis is true?

What is the first step in the Hold-Relax with Agonist contraction PNF stretching method?

What is the primary characteristic of PNF stretching that makes it effective?

According to the principle of Specificity, what is essential for a training program?

During the Contract-Relax PNF stretching method, what is the immediate action after the individual pushes against the trainer's force?

What does the principle of Diminishing Returns state?

What occurs when training ceases, according to the principle of Reversibility?

In PNF stretching, what is performed after the individual relaxes in the Hold-Relax method?

Which of the following is a major goal of applying the Overload principle?

What is involved in the first step of the Contract-Relax PNF technique?

In the context of PNF stretching, what best describes the term 'agonist'?

What is the outcome of systematically applying the principle of Progression in training?

How long should each hold occur during the Hold-Relax phase of PNF stretching?

What does the term 'autogenic inhibition' refer to in PNF stretching?

What effect does applying the Overload principle have on an individual’s training approach?

What role does the agonist muscle play during a bicep curl?

Which muscle group would be considered the antagonist during the upward phase of a bicep curl?

What characterizes an eccentric contraction?

What is the primary function of synergist muscles during a joint action?

During which phase of a bicep curl does the biceps brachii exhibit concentric contraction?

Which of the following best defines the antagonist muscle's role?

Which type of muscular contraction involves the muscle overcoming a resistive force while shortening?

In terms of muscle function during movement, what is a key characteristic of synergist muscles?

What is the correct definition of the anatomical position?

Which plane of motion divides the body into top and bottom halves?

In anatomical terminology, what does 'proximal' refer to?

According to Newton’s 1st Law, what will happen to a body at rest?

Which category does the Law of Reaction fall under in Newton's laws?

What does 'medial' refer to in anatomical terms?

What is the relationship between the force and mass as described in Newton’s 2nd Law?

Which of the following describes the action of muscles during a bicep curl at the sticking point?

Which of the following terms refers to being closer to the body surface?

What is kinesiology primarily the study of?

Which muscle action is best characterized by an eccentric contraction?

What are the three planes of motion in kinesiology?

How does understanding kinesiology benefit personal trainers?

Which term describes movement toward the back of the body?