Chapter 11

Exercise physiology is the study of

This kinesiologist was one of the first to contribute to the field of exercise physiology with his Nobel Prize-winning work of metabolism.

One of the most common reasons for stopping an exercise training program is injury

When body temperature rises during physical activity, which thermoregulatory response is stimulated?

What nutrient makes up 55 to 60 percent of the human body?

All of the following are considered characteristics of health-related physical fitness EXCEPT

What type of muscle fiber uses anaerobic energy systems almost exclusively

The principle of overload means that the training intensity must be greater than normally experienced

Strenuous exercise programs are required in order to produce the health benefits of physical activity.

People in the US are commonly deficient in this nutrient.

In addition to a degree in exercise physiology, a credential for a fitness professional is certification from an organization such as ACSM.

The gold standard for determining body composition in humans is the skin fold thickness technique.

What types of exercise establishes tension in the muscle without changing length?

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for improving cardio respiratory endurance?

The ACSM recommends that adults take part in physical activity 20 to 60 minutes per day at 60 to 90 percent of maximal heart rate, seven days per week, to improve cardiorespiratory endurance

The risk of heat illness during physical activity increases as air temperature and humidity increase

A 1996 government publication that played an important part in describing the relationship between physical activity and health was called

Where was the first exercise physiology lab in the US established?

What is the ability to exercise at moderate to heavy intensities for prolonged periods called?

Which of the following best defines exercise?

Which of the following best describes the physical activity patterns of most people?

Exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport history, and motor learning are examples of the subdsiciplines of kinesiology

Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General was issued in what year?

Treadmills, cycles, and swimming flumes are used to estimate VO2max. What are these devices called?