WorksheetsEXSC - Exam 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Movement in structured and organized activities that include a competitive aspect is best describes as:
physical activity
exercise
athletic competition
leisure activities
Which of the following factors played a prominent role in the development of the American College of Sports Medicine?
The need for a professional organization to promote the development of sport
The desire for a professional organization to compete with international organization for sport
An increased interest in health and exercise by professionals in physical education, physiology, and medicine
An increased desire for medical professionals to treat injured athletes
Which of the following is true about resumes?
Work experience should be listed in chronological order (1st job, 2nd job, etc.)
Work experience should be listed in reverse chronological order
(most recent job 1st)
An objective statement is required
It is suggested to include a picture
Which of the following is true about cover letters?
It is not necessary to provide a cover letter
It should be a minimum of three pages
It should be a summary of your resume
It should provide an explanation of why you would be a good fit within the organization
The leading causes of death in the United States and other developed countries are:
a result of lifestyle related diseases
more prominent with increased levels of physical activity
the result of increases in the amount of physical labor performed by individuals
partly the result of low levels of physical activity
A primary factor contributing to the increased opportunities for professional careers in exercise science is:
an increase in the level of physical activity by the general public
an increase in the number of lifestyle related diseases
a decrease in the number of professional programs in exercise science
a decrease in the desire for health knowledge by the general public
Both physical and occupational therapist must possess the professional credential of:
professional citation
registration
licensure
certificaiton
An exercise science professional who responds to injuries and provides care to their patient who participates in competitive events is:
an athletic trainer
a clinical exercise physiologist
a personal trainer
an ergonomist
Which of the following muscle fiber types are under direct conscious control during exercise?
Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle
Skeletal Muscle
All of the Above
Metabolic syndrome describes the clustering of several conditions of the body including:
excess lean body mass
low levels of insulin
elevated levels of triglycerides
elevated levels of HDL cholesterol
Very high intensity and very short-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?
Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system)
Anaerobic Energy System (glycolysis-glycogenolysis)
Aerobic energy system
Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism)
Which of the following controls voluntary movement?
Somatic Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the pulmonary system?
Brings oxygen into the body
Helps control the acid-base balance of the body
Eliminates carbon dioxide from the body
Assists with the formation of red blood cells
Low-intensity and long-duration exercise relies most on which of the following energy systems?
Immediate energy system (ATP-CP energy system)
Anaerobic energy system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis)
Aerobic energy system (oxidative metabolism)
Anaerobic-aerobic system (glycolysis-glycogenolysis and oxidative metabolism)
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
ergonomists
work specialists
occupational therapists
occupational engineers
Which of the following is most essential to a leisure experience?
being active in a vigorous fashion
feeling free to engage in an activity and free from sense of obligation
being in contact with nature
being with friends
Dance and rituals often have meaning beyond allowing one to be physically active; these are most appropriately assigned to the
sphere of self-sufficiency
sphere of leisure
sphere of self-expression
sphere of work
One of the overall goals in studying the history of physical activity is to
learn about the events that took place more than 100 years ago
interview older people to learn what physical activities were like when they were young
identify and describe patterns of change and stability in physical activity
engage in teaching and describe patterns of change and stability in physical activity
The passage of this education amendment helped to create more opportunities for women and girls to participate in sport
Title IX
Equal Opportunity Amendment
Civil Rights Amendment
Public Law 94-142
_________ is defined as the maximal amount of force a muscle can exert in 1 movement:
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscle Endurance
Muscle Strength
Flexibility
The postural deviation that is the result of tight chest and shoulder muscles and weak, overstretched upper back muscles is:
Fasciitis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
The dimension of wellness that incorporates behaviors such as brushing teeth, exercising, and eating nutritious meals is:
Intelligence
Occupational
Physical
Psychological
In addition to the specific job tasks and roles they perform, exercise science professionals are also:
Eductors
Nurturers
Motivators
All of the Above
When monitoring exercise intensity, a manual heart rate can be measure at the:
radial artery in the wrist
carotid artery at the neck
A and B
Heart rate should not be measured to assess exercise intensity
Health is best defined as:
A state of optimal physical well-being and absence from disease
A state of optimal physical, social, and mental well-being
A state of being free from disease
Being free from disease
Wellness is:
A state of optimal physical, social, and mental well-being
Achieving a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness
A set of behaviors described through the dimensions of intellectual, social, occupational, physical, psychological, and spirtual
Being free from disease
The components of the central nervous system (CNS) include:
Brain and Spinal Cord
Brain Only
Spinal Cord Only
Brain and Peripheral Nerves
The structure of the motor neuron responsible for the conduction of nerve communication is the:
Nucleus
Myelin Sheath
Dendrite
Axon
Which of the following are types of muscle tissue in the body?
Skeletal and Cardiac
Skeletal and Smooth
Cardiac and Smooth
Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth
Type I muscle fibers are _____ oxidative; type II muscle fibers are _____ glycolytic
Slow; Fast
Slow; Slow
Fast; Slow
Fast; Fast
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
True
False
Physical activity is defined as those movement activities of daily living, including work and leisure time activities, but does not include exercise
True
False
The American College of Sports Medicine was established primarily to promote the development of professional and amateur sports.
True
False
Exercise science professionals play an important role in promoting both individual and population health
True
False
Exercise is defined as voluntary skeletal movement whereas physical activity is voluntary skeletal movement targeted specifically to improve fitness
True
False
Not following professional standards of conduct is called ethics
True
False
Evidence-based practice is used by exercise science professionals to help inform them about basic quantitative research
True
False
Certification, licensure, and registration examinations are usually administered by professional organizations to ensure that individuals and programs meet a defined level of curricular expectation
True
False
When deciding on a career path, a person should not consider their personality style but instead consider their goals, skills, and talents
True
False
The sympathetic division of the nervous system is responsible for the "rest and digest" actions
True
False
Certified individuals are usually required to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) to retain certification in the credentialing organization
True
False
Licensure requirements and regulations are consistent across states because federal agencies are responsible for monitoring the licensure of allied healthcare professionals
True
False
The autonomic nervous system can be divided into two divisions: parasympathetic and somatic
True
False
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by high bone mineral density
True
False
Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease that results in a decreased blood flow to tissues
True
False
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
True
False
Engaging in vigorous exercise on a consistent basis improves the immune system
True
False
Metabolic syndrome includes low blood pressure, obesity, and high HDLs, increasing the risk of heart disease
True
False
Epinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure
True
False
Insulin promotes glucose release into the bloodstream while glucagon promotes glucose transport into the cells
True
False
