Compare muscular strength and muscular endurance, including how you would assess each in a class setting.

• A. Strength is maximal force in one effort; endurance is maintaining repeated contractions over time. Assessments: one-rep max (or near-max lifts) for strength; push-ups or timed planks for endurance.
• B. Strength and endurance are the same; assess with sprint tests.
• C. Use distance-based tests for both; e.g., run a mile for strength and a 400m for endurance.
• D. Use body composition measures for both strength and endurance.

Answer: (A)