1.
Cooper’s baseball coach says he needs to add specificity to his workout plan to help him become a better pitcher. What does the coach MOST likely want Cooper to do to add specificity?
start with short workouts and gradually lengthen them
perform exercises that will build arm strength
throw as hard as he can until he reaches his arm’s limit
visualize throwing perfect pitches before each game
2.
Guillermo is holding still for 20 seconds in a position that looks like the top of a push up in order to work his core muscles. Which exercise is he MOST likely performing?
the bird dog
a bridge
crunches
a plank
3.
Monica says that she prefers to participate in recreational sports. What does this MOST likely mean?
She is extremely competitive at sports.
She only plays team sports.
She likes to play sports for fun.
She chooses to play only individual sports.
4.
Which hormone, which is increased during exercise, is responsible for stabilizing moods, bringing feelings of happiness, and helping with sleeping, eating, and digestion?
serotonin
testosterone
estrogen
melatonin
5.
Emotional states are correlated to how someone’s body functions.
True
False
6.
Micah sees his cousin earn a college scholarship for basketball. Micah thinks to himself, “If he can earn a sports scholarship, so can I!” What does this scenario BEST demonstrate for Micah?
a vicarious experience
a mastery experience
social persuasion
home advantage
7.
In a job interview, Colton is asked to describe his level of self-efficacy. What is the MOST logical way for him to accurately answer this question?
I always complete and submit my work on-time or even early.
I am a team player who enjoys working with other people.
I truly believe that if I work hard, I can accomplish anything.
I’m an introvert; I generally prefer to work alone on projects.
8.
When prioritizing workouts for a weekly plan, Mel always puts cardio fitness as a top priority. What would fitness experts say should be Mel’s NEXT highest priority when it comes to adding another workout to achieve a well-rounded workout plan?
Coordination exercises should be the next priority.
Agility training should be the next priority.
Flexibility exercises should be the next priority.
Strength training should be the next priority.
9.
Specificity in training means pushing your body to see what it can do.
True
False
10.
Dylan is getting ready to work out. What would a trainer MOST likely advise about a warm-up routine?
Dylan’s warm-up should be related to specific workout goals.
Dylan’s warm-up should be completely unrelated to the planned workout.
Dylan should always warm-up by jogging in place at a quick pace.
Dylan should avoid a warm-up activity and focus on a cool-down instead.
11.
Brenda just bought a video game that is classified as an exergame. She loves playing it and feels motivated by it. What is LEAST likely true about her games and other exergames?
They use punishments.
They provide feedback.
They offer challenges.
They give users rewards.
12.
Miguel always takes large goals and breaks them into smaller chunks. When he was training for a marathon, he started running 20 miles a week. Then he increased his mileage gradually over several months until he was running 50 miles a week. What does this scenario BEST demonstrate?
positive self-talk
the principle of progression
visualization
the principle of overload
13.
In her gym class, Gretta is asked to perform an exercise that looks like half of a sit-up. She relaxes her neck and shoulders, tucks her chin, and performs three repetitions. Which exercise is she MOST likely performing?
crunches
planks
bird dogs
mountain climbers
14.
At the end of her race, Kiku felt like giving up. However, she heard her parents and friends yelling, “Finish strong, Kiku! You’ve got this!” With their encouragement, she pushed herself even harder. What does this scenario BEST represent for Kiku?
vicarious experience
social persuasion
negative self-talk
positive self-talk
15.
Which part of the human body is responsible for memory formation, mood, and motivation?
the limbic system
the amygdala
the serotonin
the hippocampus
