Key Concepts
What are the ABC's of Exercise and Sport Psych?
List one of the goals of Healthy People 2020
Reduce the number of adults who engage in no leisure time activity
Increase the number of children and adults who meet the 2008 guidelines
This field of study has the goal of improving performance effectiveness, increasing health of tissues, preventing and treating injuries, selecting or modifying assistive devises/joint or tissue replacements, modifying sport equipment or rules in order to ensure safety
Biomechanics
What are the 5 main settings for health and fitness professionals?
Worksite
Commercial
Clinical
Community
Public-health based
True or false: Most professionals accept and appreciate the presence of a governing body within their field of study?
True
________ is a feeling of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion
Burnout
Who is considered the founder of biomechanics?
Giovanni Alfonso Borelli
The body uses _______ at low intensity exercise and _________ for higher intensity exercise as fuel
Fat, carbohydrates
The three branches of therapeutic exercise are described as:
Prehabilitative
Rehabilitative
Habilitative
What is ACSM's program called that focuses on the use of physical activity to prevent and treat noncommunicable diseases?
Exercise is Medicine
Three strong predictors of exercise behavior in regards to personality are:
1. Confidence in abilities
2. Self-motivation
3. Tendency to be busy and energetic
Early study in this subdiscipline focused on the functions of organs and body systems
List the three energy systems discussed in class
Immediate(PCr), Anaerobic (short-term), Aerobic (long-term)
The three certifications for a Clinical Exercise Physiologist are
ACSM EP-C
ACSM CEP
ACSM RCEP
Which of the following is NOT an organization discussed in class?
ACSM
IOC
ADSM
NASM
ADSM
What is the main purpose of certification?
To certify that the recipient meets the minimum educational standards required to practice.
Ruth Glassow
The two types of muscle fibers as discussed in class are the:
Fast twitch
Slow twitch
Specific requirements for teaching PE are
Praxis I
Praxis II
Two methods of sampling in exercise physiology as discussed in class are:
1. Blood sampling
2. Muscle biopsy
The term for the point at which the body changes from anaerobic to aerobic fuel for exercise is called the:
Crossover point
Trends in Health and Fitness careers are currently being influced by which three factors?
Multidimensional models of wellness
Demographics
Healthcare Reform
Motor Behavior knowledge and study focuses on the three areas of:
1. Motor Learning
2. Motor Control
3. Development of motor learning and motor control
What is the difference between Coaching and Sport Instruction?
Instruction focuses on teaching skills
Coaching focuses on refining skills and constructing strategy
Tasks for a Sport Manager are more involved in __________________________ than the sport itself
Activities and responsibilities surrounding the event