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EXSC - Exam 1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Movement in structured and organized activities that include a competitive aspect is best describes as:

a)

physical activity

b)

exercise

c)

athletic competition

d)

leisure activities

2.

Which of the following factors played a prominent role in the development of the American College of Sports Medicine?

a)

The need for a professional organization to promote the development of sport

b)

The desire for a professional organization to compete with international organization for sport

c)

An increased interest in health and exercise by professionals in physical education, physiology, and medicine

d)

An increased desire for medical professionals to treat injured athletes

3.

Which of the following is true about resumes?

a)

Work experience should be listed in chronological order (1st job, 2nd job, etc.)

b)

Work experience should be listed in reverse chronological order

(most recent job 1st)

c)

An objective statement is required

d)

It is suggested to include a picture

4.

Which of the following is true about cover letters?

a)

It is not necessary to provide a cover letter

b)

It should be a minimum of three pages

c)

It should be a summary of your resume

d)

It should provide an explanation of why you would be a good fit within the organization

5.

The leading causes of death in the United States and other developed countries are:

a)

a result of lifestyle related diseases

b)

more prominent with increased levels of physical activity

c)

the result of increases in the amount of physical labor performed by individuals

d)

partly the result of low levels of physical activity

6.

A primary factor contributing to the increased opportunities for professional careers in exercise science is:

a)

an increase in the level of physical activity by the general public

b)

an increase in the number of lifestyle related diseases

c)

a decrease in the number of professional programs in exercise science

d)

a decrease in the desire for health knowledge by the general public

7.

Both physical and occupational therapist must possess the professional credential of:

a)

professional citation

b)

registration

c)

licensure

d)

certificaiton

8.

An exercise science professional who responds to injuries and provides care to their patient who participates in competitive events is:

a)

an athletic trainer

b)

a clinical exercise physiologist

c)

a personal trainer

d)

an ergonomist

9.

Which of the following muscle fiber types are under direct conscious control during exercise?

a)

Cardiac Muscle

b)

Smooth Muscle

c)

Skeletal Muscle

d)

All of the Above

10.

Metabolic syndrome describes the clustering of several conditions of the body including:

a)

excess lean body mass

b)

low levels of insulin

c)

elevated levels of triglycerides

d)

elevated levels of HDL cholesterol

11.

Very high intensity and very short-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?

a)

Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system)

b)

Anaerobic Energy System (glycolysis-glycogenolysis)

c)

Aerobic energy system

d)

Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism)

12.

Which of the following controls voluntary movement?

a)

Somatic Nervous System

b)

Autonomic Nervous System

c)

Sympathetic Nervous System

d)

Parasympathetic Nervous System

13.

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the pulmonary system?

a)

Brings oxygen into the body

b)

Helps control the acid-base balance of the body

c)

Eliminates carbon dioxide from the body

d)

Assists with the formation of red blood cells

14.

Low-intensity and long-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?

a)

Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system)

b)

Anaerobic energy system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis)

c)

Aerobic energy system (oxidative metabolism)

d)

Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism)

15.

Specialists who apply their knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology in order to improve movements, working environments, and training programs in the workplace are called

a)

ergonomists

b)

work specialists

c)

occupational therapists

d)

occupational engineers

16.

Which of the following is most essential to a leisure experience?

a)

being active in a vigorous fashion

b)

feeling free to engage in an activity and free from sense of obligation

c)

being in contact with nature

d)

being with friends

17.

Dance and rituals often have meaning beyond allowing one to be physically active; these are most appropriately assigned to the

a)

sphere of self-sufficiency

b)

sphere of leisure

c)

sphere of self-expression

d)

sphere of work

18.

One of the overall goals in studying the history of physical activity is to

a)

learn about the events that took place more than 100 years ago

b)

interview older people to learn what physical activities were like when they were young

c)

identify and describe patterns of change and stability in physical activity

d)

engage in teaching and describe patterns of change and stability in physical activity

19.

The passage of this education amendment helped to create more opportunities for women and girls to participate in sport

a)

Title IX

b)

Equal Opportunity Amendment

c)

Civil Rights Amendment

d)

Public Law 94-142

20.

_________ is defined as the maximal amount of force a muscle can exert in 1 movement:

a)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

b)

Muscle Endurance

c)

Muscle Strength

d)

Flexibility

21.

The postural deviation that is the result of tight chest and shoulder muscles and weak, overstretched upper back muscles is:

a)

Fasciitis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Lordosis

d)

Scoliosis

22.

The dimension of wellness that incorporates behaviors such as brushing teeth, exercising, and eating nutritious meals is:

a)

Intelligence

b)

Occupational

c)

Physical

d)

Psychological

23.

In addition to the specific job tasks and roles they perform, exercise science professionals are also:

a)

Eductors

b)

Nurturers

c)

Motivators

d)

All of the Above

24.

When monitoring exercise intensity, a manual heart rate can be measure at the:

a)

radial artery in the wrist

b)

carotid artery at the neck

c)

A and B

d)

Heart rate should not be measured to assess exercise intensity

25.

Health is best defined as:

a)

A state of optimal physical well-being and absence from disease

b)

A state of optimal physical, social, and mental well-being

c)

A state of being free from disease

d)

Being free from disease

26.

Wellness is:

a)

A state of optimal physical, social, and mental well-being

b)

Achieving a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness

c)

A set of behaviors described through the dimensions of intellectual, social, occupational, physical, psychological, and spirtual

d)

Being free from disease

27.

The components of the central nervous system (CNS) include:

a)

Brain and Spinal Cord

b)

Brain Only

c)

Spinal Cord Only

d)

Brain and Peripheral Nerves

28.

The structure of the motor neuron responsible for the conduction of nerve communication is the:

a)

Nucleus

b)

Myelin Sheath

c)

Dendrite

d)

Axon

29.

Which of the following are types of muscle tissue in the body?

a)

Skeletal and Cardiac

b)

Skeletal and Smooth

c)

Cardiac and Smooth

d)

Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth

30.

Type I muscle fibers are _____ oxidative; type II muscle fibers are _____ glycolytic

a)

Slow; Fast

b)

Slow; Slow

c)

Fast; Slow

d)

Fast; Fast

31.

Exercise science is an interdisciplinary field of study because it includes knowledge developed in a variety of academic in a variety of academic disciplines and subdisciplines

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Physical activity is defined as those movement activities of daily living, including work and leisure time activities, but does not include exercise

a)

True

b)

False

33.

The American College of Sports Medicine was established primarily to promote the development of professional and amateur sports.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Exercise science professionals play an important role in promoting both individual and population health

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Exercise is defined as voluntary skeletal movement whereas physical activity is voluntary skeletal movement targeted specifically to improve fitness

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Not following professional standards of conduct is called ethics

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Evidence-based practice is used by exercise science professionals to help inform them about basic quantitative research

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Certification, licensure, and registration examinations are usually administered by professional organizations to ensure that individuals and programs meet a defined level of curricular expectation

a)

True

b)

False

39.

When deciding on a career path, a person should not consider their personality style but instead consider their goals, skills, and talents

a)

True

b)

False

40.

The sympathetic division of the nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" actions

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Certified individuals are usually required to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) to retain certification in the credentialing organization

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Licensure requirements and regulations are consistent across states because federal agencies are responsible for monitoring the licensure of allied healthcare professionals

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by high bone mineral density

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that results in a decreased blood flow to tissues

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The pulmonary system is responsible for regulation oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood and maintaining a normal acid-base balance in the body

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Engaging in vigorous exercise on a consistent basis improves the immune system

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Metabolic syndrome includes low blood pressure, obesity, and high HDLs, increasing the risk of heart disease

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Epinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Insulin promotes glucose release into the bloodstream while glucagon promotes glucose transport into the cells

a)

True

b)

False