What is Exercise Physiology? - ANS the study of the body's function durin gexercise and its physiological adaptations to regular participation in exercise.
Records of Yoga from as early as 3,300 BC are amongst the earliest records of physical activity by humans for a purpose other than h...
What is Exercise Physiology? - ANS the study of the body's function durin gexercise and
its physiological adaptations to regular participation in exercise.
Records of Yoga from as early as 3,300 BC are amongst the earliest records of physical activity
by humans for a purpose other than hunting, gathering, or immediate survival. - ANS T
Between the first and eighth editions of the ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription, what section has changed the most? - ANS Lower end of the intensity
recommendation
Which book, published in 1967, is often credited as having launched a fitness revolution with its
description of simple walking and running plan progressions? - ANS Jogging by Bill
Bowerman
In regards to the statement released by a joint effort pannel created of members from both the
CDC and ACSM focused on accumulation of moderate-intensity PA in bouts rather than all in
one session. This was in an effort to show that the recommendations are attainable by even
those who were currently sedentary. - ANS T
The London Bus Study by Jeremiah Norris was the landmark study showing that bus
conductors are a greater risk of ischaemic heart disease than bus drivers. - ANS F
The current "Play 60" initiative to get children exercising for at least 60 min per day would fit
within the recommendations for children and adolescents given in the 2008 Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans. - ANS T
Who was the Secretary of Health and Human Sevices who got the process started for creating a
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee? - ANS Michael Leavitt
The leading cause of the death in the US is cancer while the second leading cause is heart
disease. - ANS F
Which of these is said to be a holistic concept, describing a state of positive health in the
individual and comprising physical, social, and psychological well-being? - ANS Wellness
, The skeletal structure of homo sapiens, with short femoral necks, stabilized foot arch, short
toes, and large hip and knee joints, is well adapt for long distance running. - ANS T
Vigorous physical activity is, by definition, anything over 3 METs (metabolic equivalents). - ANS
F
Stride rate and respiratory rate have to be coupled in human beings due to impact of running
and this limits the range of efficient running speeds. - ANS F
Human beings have not evolved to handle a sedentary lifestyle, meaning, human beings need
sufficient movement to be at optimal health. - ANS T
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, what is Partial Disability? - ANS
Some degree of difficulty in performing activities of daily living.
The average life expectancy has decreased by 5 years over the past 100 years. - ANS F
What percentage of U.S. adults over the age of 65 live with at least partial disability? - ANS
20
The National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and CDC are among the
agencies that rely upon NHANES to provide data essential for the implementation and
evaluation of program activities. - ANS T
NAHNES began in the early 1960s. - ANS T
NHANES uses surveys, interviews, and physical examinations to collect data. - ANS T
NHANES stands for National Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Survey. - ANS F
NHANES has determined world-wide disease and risk factor prevalance. - ANS F
NHANES data has been used to establish national norms, such as growth charts. - ANS T
A VO2max on the treadmill of 40 ml/kg/min is considered poor for a woman. - ANS F
Which term is best defined as:
Assessment of variation in the prevalence of a trait or behavior by age, sex, ethnicity, and other
geographic or demographic factors. - ANS ? Not Epidemiology
On average, what is the expected decline in VO2 max with advancing age? - ANS 1% per
year
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