EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1

What is exercise physiology?

• Exercise physiology is the study of the body’s responses to nutrition intake.

• Exercise physiology is the study of the body’s responses to medications.

• Exercise physiology is the study of the body’s responses to physical activity.

• Exercise physiology is the study of the body’s adaptations to pharmacology.

All exercise can be considered as physical activity, but NOT all physical activities are considered as exercise.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The alterations in the structure and functions of the body that occur in response to the regular completion of physical activity and exercise is called ______.

• acute adaptations

• chronic adaptations

• immediate response

• late response

An acute adaptation is refer to ________.

• The adaptation in the structure and functions of the body that occur in response to the regular completion of physical activity and exercise

• the changes in human physiology that occur during exercise or physical activity

• the late response of the physiological parameter after exercise

• the changes in human body that occur post-exercise

Energy cost of performing a given task can be measured using physiology test and can be used to predict an athlete performance.

• TRUE

• FALSE