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any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
What is the gold standard method for measuring body composition?
DEXA Scan (dual x-ray absorptiometry)
The rate of normal resting heart rate
60 - 100 BPM
What is the equation of the body mass index (BMI) using the metric system?
weight (kg) / height2 (m)
Assessment technique that uses application of a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of body structures
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) MRI
The force the heart needs to overcome to circulate blood
Blood pressure
What are the recommended PA guidelines per week for moderate and vigorous intensity activities?
150min/week & 75min/week
Method of body composition assessment is based on air displacement
Bod Pod
What is the systolic BP?
(the first number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart contracts.
What term is commonly used to describe the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can use during intense exercise and is often used as a measure of cardiovascular fitness?
VO2max
What does the electromyography measure?
Electromyography (EMG) is an assessment technique that allows for the measurement and recording of the electric activity of skeletal muscles at rest and during contraction
List the density of fat, muscle, and water.
Define Reliability
the degree to which research method produces stable and consistent results
List 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage for both sub-max and max tests
Sub-max is safer but not as accurate and vice versa.
What does PARQ stand for and what is it?
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire.
Questionnaire that screens for evidence of risk factors during moderate physical activity and reviews family history and disease severity.