Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

Question

(01.07 LC)

Declining skill or fitness level from taking a break from exercise is formally referred to as

progression
specificity
overload
reversibility
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.07 MC)

Laura researched and designed a training program to help her increase her cardiovascular fitness. Unfortunately, after three months, she has still made no progress in her goals. What is the best thing for Laura to do next?

Give up on her program and find something new because it is not working
Immediately increase the duration of her workouts to see more progress
Evaluate and adjust her choice of activities, frequency, duration, and intensity
Significantly increase the intensity of her workouts to work her body much harder
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.07 MC)

After my broken arm healed and my cast was removed, I found that my muscles had atrophied and it was difficult to use them in the same way I had before my injury.

This statement refers to which of the SPORT training principles?

Specificity
Progression
Overload
Reversibility
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.07 HC)

Jose walks briskly for at least 15 minutes, four days a week. In about six weeks, Jose will have daily marching band practices that will last three to four hours, and he wants to make sure he is physically ready. What would be the best way for Jose to apply the principle of progression to his routine?

Increase the duration of his walking each day
Add swimming to his current fitness routine
Carry a heavy backpack while walking
Alternate between a treadmill and walking outside
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.07 HC)

Lucas goes stand-up paddleboarding three days a week and paddles at a leisurely pace. His local surf shop is hosting a stand-up paddleboarding race at the end of next month. How can Lucas apply the SPORT principles to get in competition shape for the race?

He can focus on progression, increasing the intensity and time he spends on the paddleboard.
He can continue paddleboarding three times per week at the same pace to avoid reversibility.
He can start to lift weights and run a few days a week to add specificity to his training.
He can explore other types of physical activity so paddleboarding doesn't become tedious.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the principles of exercise and fitness:

Question 1: Declining skill or fitness level from taking a break from exercise is formally referred to as
Answer: reversibility

Question 2: Laura has made no progress in her cardiovascular fitness after three months. What is the best thing for her to do next?
Answer: Evaluate and adjust her choice of activities, frequency, duration, and intensity

Question 3: The statement about muscle atrophy after a broken arm refers to which of the SPORT training principles?
Answer: Reversibility

Question 4: What would be the best way for Jose to apply the principle of progression to his routine?
Answer: Increase the duration of his walking each day

Question 5: How can Lucas apply the SPORT principles to get in competition shape for the race?
Answer: He can focus on progression, increasing the intensity and time he spends on the paddleboard.

Feel free to ask if you need any further clarification or more questions!