Rutgers Foundations Of Kinesiology And Health Practice Exam

Which statement defines strength?

The range of motion of your joints, or the ability of your joints to move freely; mobility of muscles. The range of maximum force you can apply against a weight. The ability to carry out work against resistance; maximal force you can apply against a weight. The ability to perform repeated contractions without fatigue.

Correct Answer:

The ability to carry out work against resistance; maximal force you can apply against a weight.

Explanation:

Strength is the ability to generate the greatest amount of force in a single effort against resistance. That’s why the statement that emphasizes maximal force you can apply against a weight is the best fit: it directly defines the peak force a muscle group can produce in one maximal lift. The other ideas described—how far a joint can move (flexibility/mobility) and how many repeated contractions you can perform before fatiguing (muscular endurance)—describe different concepts, not strength.

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