Intro to exercise

Which of the following individuals is considered the "Father of Biomechanics"?

Borelli

ACE/NSCA

Fitness/Strength and conditioning

helps assess an individual's capacity to participate in physical activity and exercise

Functional capacity

patient exercises to the point of exhaustion

Maximal Graded Exercise Test (GXT)

For sport and exercise, sufficient carbohydrate intake is necessary to

-promote muscle tissue repair -promote muscle tissue protein synthesis -replenish muscle glycogen levels following training

Match These 1) Involves the interaction between humans, the objects they use, and the environments in which they function. 2) Involves work with individuals with injuries or disabilities 3) Works to enhance performance through improvements in technique, training, equipment, and injury prevention

1) occupational biomechanics 2) clinical biomechanics 3)sport biomechanics

Match the physiological response: 1)increased breathing rate 2)decreased resting heart rate 3)decreased lactic acid production in muscle 4)increase blood pressure

1)acute 2)chronic 3)chronic 4)acute

The Harvard Fatigue Laboratory existed from

1927-1947

experimental research

A technique in which the investigator actively manipulates the environment to observe its effect on behavior.

Which of the following organizations is the main association for clinical exercise physiology?

AACVPR

protein intake

Probably best to consume protein in several meals throughout the day

Sufficient carbohydrate intake is necessary to:

Replenish muscle glycogen levels following training Create an anabolic environment that promotes muscle repair and protein synthesis

qualitative research

Research that considers qualities instead of quantities. Descriptions of particular conditions and participants' expressed ideas are often part of qualitative studies.

quantitative research

Research that provides data that can be expressed with numbers, such as ranks or scales.

foundations of kinesiology

Skeletal system Articulations (Joints) Muscular system Neuromuscular system

AASP/NASPSPA

Sport and Exercise Psychology

patient exercises to a predetermined HR, intensity level, or until symptoms are elicited or ruled out

Submaximal Graded Exercise Test (GXT)

The Space Race and Cold War provided an impetus for the development of the field of exercise physiology.

True

sequential research

a research method that combines cross-sectional and longitudinal research by considering a number of different age groups and examining them at several points in time

cross-sectional research

a research method that compares people of different ages at the same point in time

The four common causal attributions of theory of motivation

ability effort task difficulty luck

The female athlete triad consists of which three disorders?

amenorrhea, eating disorder, osteoporosis

referred to as rotary motion or rotation; circular movement around a central point known as the axis of rotation

angular motion

ASB/ISBS

biomechanics

Study of the human body at rest and in motion using principles and concepts derived from physics, mechanics, and engineering

biomechanics

Which of the following is NOT a body system involved in kinesiology?

cardiovascular system

Heightened arousal enhances performance up to a point, after which there will be a large and dramatic decline in performance

catastrophe theory

Not required Administered by a profession Must meet eligibility standards and pass exam Must stay current in field

certification

Requires individuals to be evaluated and recognized as meeting predetermined standards; meeting pre-reqs

certification

personal trainer

certified

strength and conditioning coach

certified

wellness and fitness industry professional

certified

exercise/ sport psychologist

certified; enhance psychosocial components

AACVPR

clinical exercise physiology

In the study by Morris and colleagues (1953)—widely regarded as the begining of clinical exercise physiology—which group had a lower incidence of heart disease?

conductors

For optimum sport and exercise performance and recovery it is probably best to

consume protein in several meals throughout the day

According to the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change, a person who is considering beginning an exercise program in the next six months, but not within the next three months, would be considered to be in which of the following stages?

contemplation

Which of the following ergogenic aids increases energy production during high-intensity exercise?

creatine

three areas of focus for mental health

depression, anxiety, psychological well-being

helps assess the presence of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease

diagnostic testing

Having an interviewer elicit information on the food type, portion size, and timing of meals eaten in the past 24 hours is what type of dietary assessment?

dietary recall

Individual reports intake over the previous 24-hour period

dietary recall

Individual records the types and amounts of foods consumed over a time period (e.g. 3 or 7 days)

dietary record

theories of well being

distraction hypothesis; endorphin hypothesis; thermogenic hypothesis; monoamine hypothesis

study of body undergoing acceleration

dynamic

Substances or devices that improve performance during training or competition

ergogenic aids

The study of the interaction between humans, the objects they use, and the environments in which they function

ergonomics

Study of the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of individuals engaging in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition

exercise and sport psychology

ASEP

exercise physiology

ACSM

exercise science

clinical exercise physiologist

exercise testing, exercise prescriptions; certified

five factor model

extraversion agreeableness conscientiousness neuroticism openness to experience

According to the Inverted-U Hypothesis of arousal increased levels of arousal always leads to increased performance.

false

Trait anxiety is a feeling of tension in a given specific situation.

false

A 52-year-old man has been advised by his physician to begin an exercise program. His health history is unremarkable, aside from being slightly overweight and having mild hypertension. Which type of exercise test would be most appropriate for this individual?

functional capacity test

Heightened arousal enhances performance up to a point, after which further increases in arousal lead to decrements in performance

inverted U-hypothesis

Description of human movement in terms of position, velocity, and acceleration

kinematics

Study of the forces causing motion

kinetics

Which branch of mechanics is concerned with the study of forces causing motion?

kinetics

medical doctor

licensed

physical therapist

licensed; creates programs for muscles

occupational therapist

licensed; daily living

athletic trainer

licensed; prevention of injuries etc

physician assistant

licensed; works under medical doctor

Granting of permission by an official or legal authority to an individual to engage in the legal practice of a professional activity

licensure

Required by law Administered by state agencies Must meet eligibility standards and pass exam Must stay current in field

licensure

movement of a body from Point A to Point B along a particular path

linear motion

Which hypothesis of the relationship between exercise and psychological well-being is based on changing levels of brain neurotransmitters?

monoamine hypothesis

ISMC

motor control/motor learning

biomechanist

musculoskeletal problems; clinical and sport

Which of the following is NOT part of a typical pre-exercise screening?

one-repetition-maximum weight lifting test

Decreased calcium intake in the diet can lead to increased risk of

osteoporosis

According to self-efficacy theory what is the most important source from which self-efficacy is derived?

past performance

self-efficiency

past performance vicarious experiences social or verbal persuasion physical state

basic research

pure research that aims to confirm an existing theory or to learn more about a concept or phenomenon

Observation of performance

qualitative analysis

Numeric measurement of performance

quantitative analysis

applied research

research that attempts to develop new or improved products

Levels of arousal may be interpreted as either pleasant or unpleasant depending on one's metamotivational state

reversal theory

Interaction of personal (including self-efficacy), behavioral, and environmental factors

social cognitive theory

SCAN

sports and exercise nutrition

a "right now" feeling of tension in a given specific situation

state anxiety

study of body under conditions of no acceleration

static

Which branch of mechanics involves the study of the body at rest or under conditions of constant velocity?

statics

longitudinal research

study of one group of participants over time

After losing a game a player explains the loss by stating: "I am a pretty good player and I played really hard, but my opponent is just a better player than me." According to attribution theory this player would be attributing the loss to

task difficulty

a relatively stable predisposition to perceive a wide range of situations as threatening

trait anxiety

According to Reversal Theory high levels of arousal can be interpreted as pleasant (excitement) or unpleasant (anxiety) depending on the situation.

true

An exercise prescription should be designed to achieve specific desired outcomes rather than just to increase physical activity levels.

true

Exercise has been shown to help treat depression.

true

Extrinsic motivation is when someone is motivated by some external reward.

true

There is growing concern that some athletes and exercisers may be overhydrated rather than dehydrated.

true

When selecting methods for assessing physical activity and energy expenditure there is generally a trade-off between accuracy and practicality.

true

dietician/ sport nutritionist

weight loss/diabetes; licensed