INTRO TO EXERCISE SCIENCE
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
A. Physical activity is competitive; exercise is recreational
B. Physical activity is any movement; exercise is structured for fitness
C. Exercise burns calories; physical activity does not
D. Physical activity only includes sports
B. Physical activity is any movement; exercise is structured for fitness
Which type of research follows a group over time?
A. Cross-sectional
B. Longitudinal
C. Experimental
D. Sequential
B. Longitudinal
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
A. Hormone release
B. Transport oxygen and nutrients
C. Absorb nutrients
D. Control movement
B. Transport oxygen and nutrients
What does RPE stand for?
A. Respiratory Performance Evaluation
B. Rate of Pulse Examination
C. Random Physical Effort
D. Rating of Perceived Exertion
D. Rating of Perceived Exertion
Which are the macronutrients?
A. Iron, calcium, zinc
B. Vitamins, minerals, water
C. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
D. Fiber, water, vitamins
C. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
A. Heart Disease
B. Cancer
C. Accident
D. Respiratory Disease
A. Heart Disease
What are the first two steps of research?
A. Form a question, collect information
B. Form a question, publish results
C. Analyze data, form question
D. Collect data, present findings
A. Form a question, collect information
Which system releases hormones?
A. Pulmonary
B. Endocrine
C. Immune
D. Digestive
B. Endocrine
What is the normal resting heart rate range?
A. 30–50 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
C. 110–140 bpm
D. 100–120 bpm
B. 60–100 bpm
What are proteins made of?
A. Amino acids
B. Fatty acids
C. Glycogen
D. Nucleic acids
A. Amino acids
How does exercise affect morbidity and mortality?
A. Increases both
B. Has no effect
C. Reduces early morbidity and premature mortality
D. Only reduces mortality, not morbidity
C. Reduces early morbidity and premature mortality
What type of article combines results from many studies statistically?
A. Case study
B. Literature review
C. Meta-analysis
D. Experimental trial
C. Meta-analysis
Which describes chronic exercise adaptations?
A. Immediate increases in HR
B. Long-term physiological changes over time
C. Sweating during a workout
D. Quick blood pressure spikes
B. Long-term physiological changes over time
Which is measured during a Graded Exercises Test (GXT)?
A. Skinfolds
B. Heart rate
C. Vitamin levels
D. Muscle biopsy
B. Heart rate
What is the primary fuel for moderate to high-intensity exercise?
A. Fats
B. Carbohydrates
C. Protein
D. Vitamins
B. Carbohydrates
Which organization is most influential in exercise science?
A. AMA
B. ACSM
C. NATA
D. CDC
B. ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)
Which best describes malfeasance?
A. Doing the right action incorrectly
B. Failing to act when required
C. Performing an action you are not legally allowed to do
D. Accidental harm during proper action
C. Performing an action you are not legally allowed to do
Which energy equation produces weight loss?
A. Energy in = Energy out
B. Energy in > Energy out
C. Energy in < Energy out
D. Energy out < Energy in
C. Energy in < Energy out
What is the purpose of exercise testing?
A. To exhaust the client
B. To build muscle
C. To ensure safety, diagnose disease, and prescribe exercise
D. To increase metabolism only
C. To ensure safety, diagnose disease, and prescribe exercise
Macronutrients vs micronutrients?
A. Micro provide energy; macro provide vitamins
B. Macro needed in large amounts; micro in small amounts
C. Macro are vitamins; micro are minerals
D. Macro only include fats
B. Macro needed in large amounts; micro in small amounts
What is the difference between sport performance and exercise for health?
A. Sport performance is easier
B. Sport performance focuses on competition; exercise focuses on health
C. Exercise is only for athletes
D. Sport performance never uses exercise
B. Sport performance focuses on competition; exercise focuses on health
What does HIPAA protect?
A. Nutrition records
B. School grades
C. Medical privacy and health information
D. Fitness test scores
C. Medical privacy and health information
Which of the following is a hormone involved in exercise?
A. Keratin
B. Cortisol
C. Stomach acid
D. Bile
B. Cortisol
What chronic disease involves airway constriction and inflammation?
A. Asthma
B. Diabetes
C. Osteoporosis
D. Hypertension
A. Asthma
What condition is caused by dangerously low sodium levels?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Ketosis
D. Hyponatremia
D. Hyponatremia