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