exs 101 final
What is the definition of morbidity? a) rate of death b) relative incidence of a particular disease c) trends in causes of death d) data on death
the relative incidence of a particular disease
lana is having trouble determining if taking on a client for exercise is within her scope of practice. what should she use to help her make her decision? a) her supervisor b) her colleague who is an ACSM-EP c) the scope of practice decision tree d) her own intuition
the scope of practice decision tree
what is the interactive component of a certification examination? a) objective questions of content knowledge, skills, and abilities b) to view a video excerpt and provide and answer to questions of the video clip c) an interview with the professional organization d) all of the above
to view a video excerpt and provide an answer to questions of the video clip
equipment used when assessing the health and functional capacity of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems a) thermotherapy b) metabolic cart c) electromyography (EMG) d) treadmills and ergometers e) qualitative assessments
treadmills and ergometers
true or false: acute and chronic exercises have the potential to influence psychological moods and emotions, as exercise has the ability to enhance mental health by reducing anxiety and depression and enhancing psychological well-being
true
true or false: closed kinetic chain exercises occur when forces along the body are transmitted to an adjacent structure, usually the floor or a piece of equipment
true
true or false: each ACSM certification undergoes a rigorous external review through the national commission for certifying agencies (NCCA)
true
true or false: exercise and sport psychology are areas of study concerned with the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of healthy, disabled, and diseased individuals engaging in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition behavior
true
true or false: licensure grants permission by an official or legal authority (usually a government agency) to an individual or organization to engage in a practice or activity that would otherwise be illegal
true
true or false: one's personality is the combined traits, character, and behavior that defines how they interact with the world
true
true or false: the main responsibility of an athletic trainer is to get their players back on the field faster
true
true or false: two of the most important issues to consider before testing include making sure that the assessments and evaluations are valid and reliable
true
the three primary types of skeletal muscle fibers are all except: a) type IIB b) type IIA c) type III d) type I
type III
True or False: The definition of exercise science according to the ACSM is the study of various aspects of physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance that have the common characteristic of physical movement and the adaptations that occurs as a result of participation in physical activity and regular exercise
True
which risk factor of metabolic syndrome is not true? a) elevated waist circumference for men equal to or greater than 40 inches b) increased HDL (good) cholesterol for men greater than 40 mg/dL c) elevated triglycerides equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL d) elevated blood pressure equal to or greater than 130/85
increased HDL (good) cholesterol for men greater than 40 mg/dL
findings from research studies can be presented at professional conferences starting with the submission of a? a) paper summary b) resume c) individual review d) research abstract
research abstract
the radial pulse is take near the? a) elbow b) wrist c) neck d) inner arm
wrist
who started the FitnessGram a) richard nixon b) charles henle c) george fritz d) kenneth cooper
Kenneth Cooper
which professional organization listed below is not included in exercise and sport psychology? a) american alliance for health, physical education, and dance b) north american society for the psychology of sport and physical activity c) national academy of sports medicine d) international society of sport psychologist
national academy of sports medicine
What method or model is not used in a research procedure or work? a) human model b) license c) tissue and cell cultures d) animal model
License
name two approaches or strategies for enhancing exercise adherence (ch8)
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What year was the first meeting of the ACSM? a) 1940 b) 1954 c) 1945 d) 164
1954
how many minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week is recommended by ACSM position stand for weight loss and prevention of weight regain in adults? a) 100-150 b) 200-300 c) 300-400 d) 50-100
200-300
obesity-related health problems increase when a person's BMI exceeds what number? a) 10 b) 15 c) 25 d) 20
25
sam currently holds a bs in exercise science. what is the highest level of ACSM certification he can apply for? a) ACSM-EP b) ACSM-CEP c) ACSM-CPT d) ACSM-GEI
ACSM-CEP
what professional organization was founded in 1921? a) NCSA b) AAPA c) APTA d) ACSM
APTA
In what significant ways has the ACSM contributed to the development of exercise science and the related fields of study? a) works to shape public policy b) disseminates scholarly research c) creates public health initiatives d) all of the above
All of the above
What does ACSM stand for? a) american college of sports medicine b) american cometence sport management
American College of Sports Medicine
the role of ____ is to establish standards and guidelines for academic programs that facilitate the preparation of students seeking employment in the health, fitness, and exercise industry a) CoAES b) AACVPR c) ACE d) NSCA
CoAES
True or False: hypertension can be influenced by decreasing the amount of fluid removed by the kidneys
false
True or False: the cardiovascular system does not assist in regulating body temperature
false
the NASM recommends what formula to calculate an athlete's percentage of body fat for its simple four-site upper body measurement process? a) caliper b) Durnin/Womersley c) bioelectric d) DEXA
Durnin/Womersley
True or False: the closure of the harvard fatigue lab in 1947 had no effect on the development of exercise physiology labs across the country
false
True or false: Applied research is referred to as pure or fundamental research and aims to expand the knowledge base by formulating, evaluating, and expanding a theory?
False (basic research)
Who is known as the "father of exercise physiology"? a) steven n blair b) Kenneth cooper c) steven m horvath d) George w fritz
George Fritz
According to the text, what was the leading cause of death in 2013 and more recently in 2019? a) stroke b) cancer c) heart disease d) respiratory diseases
Heart disease
Whose writings in the 1930's and 1940's set the stage for the separation of exercise science from physical education? a) leonardo da Vinci and galileo b) hippocrates and plato c) dudley fallen sargent and George w fritz d) jay bryan nash and Charles h mccloy
Jay Bryan Nash and Charles H McCloy
what does NASM stand for? a) National Academy of Sports Medicine b) National Association of Sports Mechanics c) National Academy of Sports Management d) Nationwide Academy of Sport Mentors
National Academy of Sports Medicine
True or false: RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, examination
false
Who published a landmark study in 1989 that demonstrated that moderate physical activity could decrease the risk of death from all causes by 58%? a) steven n blair b) Kenneth cooper c) steven m horvath d) George w fritz
Steven N Blair
the department of health and human services is the federal government's principal agency for protecting the health of all americans and providing essential human services especially for those who are least able to help themselves. What are two branches of the federal government that are charged with enhancing the health and reducing the disease risk of the american public a) CDC b) NIH c) a and b d) none of the above
a and b
what area of study would a student have to graduate with a degree from an accredited program before being allowed to take the exam for certification? a) exercise physiology b) athletic training c) sport psychology d) a and b
a and b
the ___ responses of the systems of the body are those actions that occur in response to physical activity or a single bout of exercise. a) acute b) chronic c) safe d) training
acute
What are the disciplines of exercise science? a) exercise physiology b) clinical exercise physiology c) motor control and learning d) all of the above
all of the above
the primary benefit of certification is a) demonstrates commitment to the profession b) assists with job employment and advancement in professional development c) provides recognition of competency to work with healthy, injured, diseased, or disabled populations d) all of the above
all of the above
what are common symptoms exhibited by someone who may have experiences a concussion? a) nausea, vomiting, balance problems b) dizziness, fatigue, feeling "slowed down" c) blurred vision, trouble sleeping, difficulty remembering d) all of the above
all of the above
what are the components of a sports performance assessment? a) general and medical history b) physiological assessments c) postural assessments d) performance assessments e) all of the above
all of the above
why do females experience more ACL injuries? a) joint alignment b) ligament laxity c) muscle strength d) all of the above
all of the above
the female triad combines which three? a) disordered eating, amenorrhea, atherosclerosis b) amenorrhea, bone mineral loss, disordered eating c) heart palpitations, osteoporosis, amenorrhea d) menopause, low eating, anorexia
amenorrhea, bone mineral loss, disordered eating
the society for health and physical educators (SHAPE) was originally titled a) american council on exercise b) international society of motor control c) american alliance for health, physical education, recreation, and dance d) american society of biomechanics
american alliance for health, physical education, recreation, and dance
What type of research is directed toward finding solutions to an immediate practical problem? a) applied research b) basic research c) cross-sectional research d) qualitative research
applied research
what disease is caused by a build-up of cholesterol and blood lipids in the arteries causing a narrowing of the vessel opening? a) osteoporosis b) atherosclerosis c) metabolic syndrome d) asthma
atherosclerosis
what instrument measures body composition by sending a safe low-voltage level electric current through the body? a) electrocardiograph (ECG) b) heart rate monitors and pedometers c) whole body plethysmograph d) bioelectric impedance analyzers
bioelectric impedance analyzers
What are substrates? a) vitamins and minerals b) water c) carbs, fats, and proteins d) hormones and acids
carbs, fats, and proteins
the harvard step test is what type of an assessment a) strength b) flexibility c) cardiorespiratory d) power
cardiorespiratory
for many exercise science professionals, the most common form of credentialing is? a) registration b) certification c) licensure d) continuing education units
certification
what does CoAES stand for? a) commission on accreditation education system b) committee on allied education system c) committee on the accreditation for the exercise science d) commission
committee on the accreditation for the exercise
"a significant financial interest that may compromise an ACSM member's professional judgment" is the definition of? a) conflict of interest b) scope of practice c) evidence-based information d) ethical behavior
conflict of interest
what is the term given to the state of being unfit to perform physical activity or exercise? a) winded b) deconditioned c) overweight d) diseased
deconditioned
which is not an example of experimental research? a) longitudinal b) cross-sectional c) descriptive d) sequential
descriptive
what is not within an ACSM-EP's scope of practice a) preparticipation health screenings b) diagnosing ligament tears c) conducting submaximal graded exercise tests d) assessing flexibility of clients
diagnosing ligament tears
which assessment would be used to evaluate core stability? a) rotation medicine ball throw b) upper extremity strength assessment c) body fat percentage d) double leg lowering test
double leg lowering test
what are the two major models proposed to explain the effects of arousal on performance? a) drive theory and inverted U hypothesis b) attention and motivation c) attribution theory and social cognitive theory d) dispositional approach and learning approach
drive theory and inverted U hypothesis
what muscle action occurs when a muscle increase in length and develops tension? a) concentric b) eccentric c) isometric d) isotonic
eccentric
who was the first president to start the president's council on youth fitness? a) kennedy b) roosevelt c) hoover d) eisenhower
eisenhower
what is the instrument that detects and records the electrical impulses generated by the heart during and between contractions? a) electrocardiograph (ECG) b) heart rate monitors and pedometers c) whole body plethysmograph d) bioelectric impedance analyzers
electrocardiograph (ECG)
an assessment technique that allows for the measurement and recording of the electrical activity of skeletal muscles at rest and during contraction a) thermotherapy b) metabolic cart c) electromyography (EMG) d) treadmills and ergometers e) qualitative assessments
electromyography (EMG)
what two systems are the primary control systems of the body? a) endocrine system and nervous system b) urinary system and digestive system c) cardiovascular system and pulmonary system d) muscular system and skeletal system
endocrine system and nervous system
which hormone controls the generation of red blood cells in the red marrow? a) epinephrine b) testosterone c) thyroxin d) erythropoietin
erythropoietin
what does the national academy of sciences identify as a critical competency of all health care practitioners? a) evidence-based practice b) conflict of interest training c) ethical behavior d) scope of practice
evidence-based practice
what is the study of the body's reactions before and after physical activity? a) exercise psychology b) exercise science c) exercise physiology d) sports psycology
exercise physiology
professional ethics includes all except a) morals and values b) principles and governing right conduct c) fair increases in salary d) identifying conflicts of interest
fair increases in salary
what is the primary source of energy during low intensity exercise? a) carbs b) fats c) proteins d) sodium
fats
what hormone increases carb metabolism when exercise intensity increases? a) testosterone b) leptin c) epinephrine d) glycogen
glycogen
what are the immediate energy sources (primary energy pathways) during high-intensity exercise? a) glycolysis and oxidative metabolism b) oxidative metabolism and glycogenolysis c) ergogenic acids and glycoysis d) glycogenolysis and glycolysis
glycogenolysis and glycolysis
which is not a common way for exercise and sport psychologists to assess attention? a) psychophysiologic measurements b) self-report c) health belief d) dual-task paradigm
health belief
what are commonly used instruments for the determination of the volume of physical activity performed? a) electrocardiograph (ECG) b) heart rate monitors and pedometers c) whole body plethysmograph d) bioelectric impedance analyzers
heart rate monitors and pedometers
the ____ variable is manipulated by the researcher to create an effect on the dependent variable, which is the response, behavior, or outcome that a researcher wishes to measure? a) independent b) hypothesis c) dependent d) reliable
independent
what type of immunity exists from within the body at birth? a) acquired b) regulatory c) innate d) responsive
innate
the study of the systems of the body should be examined in an ___ approach in order for students to draw on their conceptual understanding of how systems work together to control the body instead of merely recalling isolated facts a) abstract b) integrated c) elevated d) broad
integrated
what is the most reliable type of experimental research? a) qualitative research b) quantitative research c) longitudinal research d) cross-sectional research
longitudinal research
objective information obtained from the sport performance assessment such as body composition, movement, and cardiovascular ability needs to be _____ a) deficient b) scarce c) approximate d) measurable
measurable
instrument that measures the volumes of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced during rest and exercise a) thermotherapy b) metabolic cart c) electromyography (EMG) d) treadmills and ergometers e) qualitative assessments
metabolic cart
what is extrinsic motivation? a) motivation that comes from factors outside an individual b) motivation that comes from a superior c) motivation that comes from factors within the individual d) motivation that comes from factors of self
motivation that comes from factors outside an individual
who conducted the first true experimental study that was directly related to exercise and sport psychology? a) konrad rieger b) coleman r griffith c) the greeks d) norman triplett
norman triplett
What name is given to "the evaluation of a professional colleague's work"? a) research b) peer-reviewed c) colleague recognition d) scholarly evaluation
peer-reviewed
a ____ journal only publishes articles that are subjected to a rigorous peer-review process which would include evaluation by experts working in the same field before acceptance. a) science b) exercise-focused c) physiology-based d) peer-reviewed
peer-reviewed
sarah is an ACSM-EP and her client, john, has type two diabetes. John asks for nutritional help to lose fat and gain muscle. an example of general nonmedical nutrition information that sarah can provide includes: a) nutritional education to restore john's health care b) a nutritional assessment to determine recommended nutritional intake c) principles of good nutrition and food preparation d) recommend john takes Nutripro supplements
principles of good nutrition and food preparation
a practical and systematic approach to incorporating evidence-based investigations into use includes a four-step process. what is not a step? a) evaluate the evidence b) search for evidence c) produce your own evidence d) develop a question
produce your own evidence
assessment used for understanding the psychosocial phenomena in exercise and sport psychology a) thermotherapy b) metabolic cart c) electromyography (EMG) d) treadmills and ergometers e) qualitative assessments
qualitative assessments
what type of research uses a scientific approach designed for the collection and analysis of numerical data typically obtained from the subject's direct testing or questionnaires? a) qualitative research b) quantitative research c) longitudinal research d) cross-sectional research
quantitative research
which certification is the highest level of certification offered by ACSM? a) certified diabetes educator b) registered clinical exercise physiologist c) advanced personal trainer d) certified exercise physiologist
registered clinical exercise physiologist
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
which is not an example of an open kinetic chain exercise? a) bicep curl b) bench press c) squat d) chest fly
squat
according to the article in Training and Conditioning, Athletic trainers saw what type of injury most frequently? a) dislocations b) head injuries c) strains, sprains, and tears d) heat related illness
strains, sprains, and tears
What is reliability?
the consistency with which the same event is repeatedly measured. scores are consistent across repeated testing.
what is the point where you start burning carbs instead of fats called a) the crossover point b) the carbolipid junction c) the cross-sectional point d) the point of no return
the crossover point
which theory suggests that exercise of sufficient intensity and/or duration will result in an elevation of body temperature which is thought to result in a variety of positive changes such as reduction in muscle tension after exercise and other psychological changes? a) distraction hypothesis b) endorphin hypothesis c) thermogenic hypothesis d) monoamine hypothesis
thermogenic hypothesis
the use of cold or heat to assist in the rehab and recovery from injury or sugery a) thermotherapy b) metabolic cart c) electromyography (EMG) d) treadmills and ergometers e) qualitative assessments
thermotherapy
True or False: a double leg vertical jump is an example of a power assessment
true
True or False: a primary survey is performed when an athlete is injured. the primary survey includes assessing the ABCs and activating the emergency medical service (EMS), if necessary
true
True or False: the definition of sports performance testing is a systematic approach to problem solving that provides the sport performance professional with a basis for making educated decisions about exercise and acute variable selection
true
True or False: the use of evidence-based practice helps remove the guesswork and uncertainty from determining treatment options and training programs
true
True or false: the four factors that affect strength development are fitness level, exercise intensity, age and gender, and exercise frequency
true
which recent medical advances have not allowed sports medicine to improve the opportunity for athletes to return to play quickly from an injury to the knee joint? a) arthroscopic surgery b) autologous chondrocyte implantation c) ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction d) anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction
in a secondary survey performed by an athletic trainer the following items are checked: a) responsiveness, airway, breathing, circulation, bleeding b) vital signs, history, observation, musculoskeletal evaluation c) team physician d) therapeutic modalities
vital signs, history, observation, musculoskeletal evaluation
what instrument determines different lung volumes such as residual lung volume and total lung capacity? a) electrocardiograph (ECG) b) heart rate monitors and pedometers c) whole body plethysmograph d) bioelectric impedance analyzers
whole body plethysmograph