Ch 11 - Exercise

What are professional organizations that certify exercise instructors and personal trainers?

American College of Sports Medicine National Strength and Conditioning Association International Sports Science Association

Which statements about resistance exercise are true?

It is designed to build muscular strength and endurance. It is also known as strength training.

What term refers to the physical abilities that contribute to performance in a sport or activity?

Skill-related fitness

What term refers to the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

cardiorespiratory endurance

If you are trying to lose weight, what foods should you avoid?

foods with empty calories foods with added sugars

What can occur when muscles are unchallenged?

joints stiffen muscles become weak bones lose their density energy systems begin to degenerate