Exercise Physiology
What is the primary energy system used during a short, maximal effort such as a 5-second sprint?
What is the ATP-PRr system?
What muscle is primarily responsible for elbow flexion?
What is the biceps brachii?
What does ACSM stand for?
What is American College of Sports Medicine?
What healthcare professional specializes in helping people improve movement, strength, and physical function after injury or illness?
What is a Physical Therapist?
Which micronutrient is the body's preferred source of energy during moderate-high intensity exercise?
What are carbohydrates?
What is the normal resting heart rate range for most adults?
What is 60-100 beats per minute?
What plane divides the body into left and right portions?
What is the sagittal plane?
What does BMI stand for?
What is Body Mass Index?
What is an Occupational Therapist?
How many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate?
What are 4 calories?
What term describes the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during intense exercise?
What is VO2 max?
What muscle is commonly known as the “six-pack” muscle?
What is the rectus abdominis?
What does RPE stand for?
What is Rating of Perceived Exertion?
What healthcare professional focuses on prescribing exercise to improve health and fitness, often working with healthy individuals or people with chronic conditions?
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Which micronutrient provides 9 calories per gram?
What is fat?
During steady-state aerobic exercise, which organ is primarily responsible for delivering oxygenated blood throughout the body?
What is the heart?
What type of joint is the shoulder?
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
What is the principle that states the body adapts specifically to the type of training performed?
What is specificity?
What is cardiac rehabilitation?
What mineral is especially important for fluid balance and muscle contraction?
What is sodium?
What happens to cardiac output during exercise?
What is it increases?
What muscle is the primary agonist during hip extension?
What is the gluteus maximus?
What principle explains why you must gradually increase training demands to continue making progress?
What is progressive overload?
A patient has a knee injury, wants to return to their sport, needs help with nutrition, and is struggling with daily activities. How many different healthcare or performance professionals might potentially be involved in their care?
Several - PT, AT, Sports Medicine, Nutrition, OT depending on persons needs
What process describes the breakdown of muscle glycogen to provide glucose for energy?
What is glycogenolysis?