Overtraining is a major cause of exercise-related injuries and results from:

	too much exercise for one's level of fitness.
	failing to follow the "no pain, no gain" rule of training.
	not putting enough emphasis on the benefits of exercise.
	progressing too slowly in the exercise program.

Overtraining is:

	an unpreventable aspect of exercise training.
	a phenomenon resulting from improper training techniques.
	the result of not stretching adequately before the warm-up.
	a generic term relating to the pain associated with injury.

Stress-related injuries from running are quite high since the impact of running is approximately:

	7.5 times body weight.
	1.25 times body weight.
	2.5 times body weight.
	4 times body weight.

A rule to prevent overtraining is to make sure you do not increase exercise intensity of duration more than:

	1 minute per week.
	5% a month.
	5 minutes per week.
	10% over a 2-week period.

Most running injuries occur primarily in:

	the hamstrings.
	the feet and knees.
	the shins.
	the calf.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of overtraining?

	chronic fatigue and irritability
	reduced appetite and weight loss
	increased incidence of infections
	reduced resting heart rate

Which of the following factors does NOT correlate positively with an increased risk of injury in aerobic dance activities?

	more than three sessions per week
	improper shoes
	exercising in water
	exercising on non-resilient surfaces

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for the prevention of back pain?

	Maintain a healthy body composition.
	Perform exercises that stretch the abdominal area.
	Exercise to stretch the lower back and hamstring muscles.
	Avoid improper lifting techniques.

What percent of the U.S. population complains of back pain?

	less than 10%
	25%
	over 50%
	over 75%

What is the greatest contributing factor for developing an exercise-related injury?

	improper running technique
	alignment abnormalities
	improper training techniques
	poor equipment

Regarding exercise and low back pain:

	any program of exercise would be beneficial
	exercise can play a key role in its prevention
	avoid exercises that strengthen the abdominal area
	practice overextending the back and neck

Which of the following is the least likely to be beneficial in the prevention of back pain?

	frequent bending from the waist
	reducing body fat
	strengthening the abdominal muscles
	exercising to stretch the hamstrings and lower back

What is believed to be the primary cause of acute muscle soreness?

	exercising beyond the accustomed intensity or duration
	the buildup of lactic acid in the muscles
	a muscle imbalance around a joint
	rotation and stretching exercises

What type of training is most likely to produce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?

	exercising the muscles on one side of a joint more than the other
	exercises using greater-than-normal intensity or duration
	general body warm-up and training activities
	repeating the same exercise each training session

DOMS appears to be caused by:

	overstretched muscle fibers.
	microscopic tears within the muscle tissue.
	the accumulation of lactic acid within the muscle tissue.
	the inflammation of connective tissue associated with the activity.

A strain is damage to:

	the ligaments around a joint.
	the cartilage padding between articulating skeletal tissue.
	the bony tissue to which muscles are attached.
	muscle tissue where fibers are stretched or torn.

Which of the following should be avoided to reduce the risk of muscle strains?

	exercise
	overload
	high-intensity exertion
	stretching exercises

Tendonitis is:

	the tearing of connective tissue at a joint.
	inflammation and swelling of the tendon.
	the rupture of the tendon itself.
	damage to the tendon-muscle junction.

The best prevention of tendonitis is to:

	warm up and cool down.
	avoid exercise.
	ice the affected area.
	avoid overuse.

A sprain is caused by damage to:

	ligaments.
	tendons.
	muscle tissue.
	cartilage.

Which of the following is the connective tissue that forms a pad at the end of bones in specific joints?

	cartilage
	ligaments
	tendons
	fascia

Torn cartilage is generally the result of:

	overstretching the ligaments around a joint.
	injury to muscle tissue about a joint.
	numerous bouts of delayed-onset muscle soreness.
	unusually high forces or unusual movements.

Which condition is characterized by pain in the front of the lower leg?

	tendonitis
	shin splints
	patella-femoral pain syndrome
	cartilage tears

Which of the following exercises have generally proven to be effective in reducing the risks of the patella-femoral pain syndrome?

	exercises that strengthen the quadriceps
	hamstring stretches
	abdominal exercises
	stair climbing

Which of the following is most likely to increase the risk of leg and foot fractures?

	gradual increase in intensity of training
	stretching the leg muscles
	high arches and low flexibility of the lower body
	warm-up and cool-down

R.I.C.E. is a treatment method that:

	utilizes heat application in cycles.
	relieves the pain associated with stress fractures.
	is applicable to many exercise-related injuries.
	determines the extent of injury.

Which method of rehabilitation for minor injuries will generally produce the fastest recovery?

	a natural rehabilitation process
	the halt of all physical activity
	cryogenic techniques
	a procedure to strengthen and improve the flexibility of the injured area

What is one factor that seems to be associated with most exercise-related injuries?

	warming up and cooling down
	improper shoes or other gear
	overtraining
	muscle imbalance

Identify the FALSE statement associated with back pain.

	Back pain usually subsides without medical intervention.
	Exercise can play a role in the prevention of back pain.
	There is no relationship between back pain and obesity.
	Exercise may aggravate back pain.

What is the main advantage of arthroscopic surgery over traditional techniques?

	shorter recovery time due to less tissue damage
	less time to perform the operation
	does not require muscle deadeners or antithetic
	may only be used with minor injuries