Question 1

An example of an adaptation to exercise would be the increase in the rate of breathing during exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What are the parent disciplines of exercise physiology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anatomy and physiology 
B)  Athletic training and physical education 
C)  Physiology and physical education 
D)  Biochemistry and physics 
A)  Anatomy and physiology 
B)  Athletic training and physical education 
C)  Physiology and physical education 
D)  Biochemistry and physics C

Question 3

Most states have standards that define who can legally use the title "Exercise Physiologist" in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The NSCA offers which of the following certification levels/tracks?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer certification. 
B)  The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and the Health Fitness Instructor certification. 
C)  The health fitness track and the clinical track. 
D)  The Program Director (P
D) , Exercise Specialist (ES), and the Exercise Test Technologist (ETT) certifications. 
A)  The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer certification. 
B)  The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and the Health Fitness Instructor certification. 
C)  The health fitness track and the clinical track. 
D)  The Program Director (P
D) , Exercise Specialist (ES), and the Exercise Test Technologist (ETT) certifications.

Question 5

The risk of developing Type II diabetes can be lowered by maintaining a long-term exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Elderly individuals show improvements in both strength and muscle size as a result of strength training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What do the ACSM certification exams include?

Accepted Answer

A)  A written component 
B)  A practical component 
C)  A written component and a practical component 
D)  The exam format varies depending on the certification level of the exam. 
A)  A written component 
B)  A practical component 
C)  A written component and a practical component 
D)  The exam format varies depending on the certification level of the exam.

Question 8

Exercise induces substantial changes in the pulmonary system of healthy individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An active lifestyle will lower an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an acute response to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in resting heart rate 
B)  An increase in heart rate during exercise 
C)  A change in body composition 
D)  An increase in the strength of a muscle 
A)  A decrease in resting heart rate 
B)  An increase in heart rate during exercise 
C)  A change in body composition 
D)  An increase in the strength of a muscle

Question 11

An ergogenic aid refers to a substance that may impair athletic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the immune response?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is suppressed following exercise. 
B)  It is enhanced following exercise. 
C)  It is not affected by exercise. 
D)  It is variable depending on the type of exercise stress utilized. 
A)  It is suppressed following exercise. 
B)  It is enhanced following exercise. 
C)  It is not affected by exercise. 
D)  It is variable depending on the type of exercise stress utilized.

Question 13

Where might an exercise physiologist work?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a cardiac rehabilitation clinic 
B)  As a personal trainer 
C)  In a corporate wellness program 
D)  All of the above 
A)  In a cardiac rehabilitation clinic 
B)  As a personal trainer 
C)  In a corporate wellness program 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

How many members does ACSM have, approximately?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer than 5,000 
B)  9000 
C)  16000 
D)  More than 20,000 
A)  Fewer than 5,000 
B)  9000 
C)  16000 
D)  More than 20,000

Question 15

In a cardiac rehabilitation program, which of the following can be said about Phase II?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins just after hospital discharge and lasts approximately 12 weeks. 
B)  It lasts from about week 12 to week 24. 
C)  It involves rehabilitation in a hospital immediately after a heart attack. 
D)  It involves limited ECG monitoring and supervision. 
A)  It begins just after hospital discharge and lasts approximately 12 weeks. 
B)  It lasts from about week 12 to week 24. 
C)  It involves rehabilitation in a hospital immediately after a heart attack. 
D)  It involves limited ECG monitoring and supervision.

Question 16

A function of the immune system is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transport blood 
B)  Create movement 
C)  Dissipate heat 
D)  Fight off infections 
A)  Transport blood 
B)  Create movement 
C)  Dissipate heat 
D)  Fight off infections

Question 17

Research in exercise physiology has found that which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular exercise will increase longevity. 
B)  Most individuals in the United States have adequate fitness levels. 
C)  Only 10 percent of the American population is overweight. 
D)  Exercise impacts virtually every system in the body. 
A)  Regular exercise will increase longevity. 
B)  Most individuals in the United States have adequate fitness levels. 
C)  Only 10 percent of the American population is overweight. 
D)  Exercise impacts virtually every system in the body.

Question 18

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a journal of the American Physiological Society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following have NOT been shown to improve athletic performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine 
B)  Creatine supplementation 
C)  Blood doping 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Caffeine 
B)  Creatine supplementation 
C)  Blood doping 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

A clinical exercise physiologist designs, implements, and monitors exercise programs for clients with cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of an adaptation to exercise would be the increase in the rate of breathing during exercise.

What are the parent disciplines of exercise physiology?

Most states have standards that define who can legally use the title "Exercise Physiologist" in the workplace.

The NSCA offers which of the following certification levels/tracks?

The risk of developing Type II diabetes can be lowered by maintaining a long-term exercise program.

Elderly individuals show improvements in both strength and muscle size as a result of strength training.

What do the ACSM certification exams include?

Exercise induces substantial changes in the pulmonary system of healthy individuals.

An active lifestyle will lower an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is an acute response to exercise?

An ergogenic aid refers to a substance that may impair athletic performance.

Which of the following is true of the immune response?

Where might an exercise physiologist work?

How many members does ACSM have, approximately?

In a cardiac rehabilitation program, which of the following can be said about Phase II?

A function of the immune system is to do which of the following?

Research in exercise physiology has found that which of the following is true?

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a journal of the American Physiological Society.

Which of the following have NOT been shown to improve athletic performance?

A clinical exercise physiologist designs, implements, and monitors exercise programs for clients with cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disorders.

An Introduction to Exercise Science

Reading and Interpreting the Literature in Exercise Science

Measurement in Exercise Science

Anatomy in Exercise Science

Exercise Epidemiology

Athletic Training

Exercise and Sport Nutrition

Biomechanics

Motor Control and Motor Learning

Exercise and Sport Psychology

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Exam 5: Exercise Physiology

An example of an adaptation to exercise would be the increase in the rate of breathing during exercise.

What are the parent disciplines of exercise physiology?

Most states have standards that define who can legally use the title "Exercise Physiologist" in the workplace.

The NSCA offers which of the following certification levels/tracks?

The risk of developing Type II diabetes can be lowered by maintaining a long-term exercise program.

Elderly individuals show improvements in both strength and muscle size as a result of strength training.

What do the ACSM certification exams include?

Exercise induces substantial changes in the pulmonary system of healthy individuals.

An active lifestyle will lower an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is an acute response to exercise?

An ergogenic aid refers to a substance that may impair athletic performance.

Which of the following is true of the immune response?

Where might an exercise physiologist work?

How many members does ACSM have, approximately?

In a cardiac rehabilitation program, which of the following can be said about Phase II?

A function of the immune system is to do which of the following?

Research in exercise physiology has found that which of the following is true?

The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research is a journal of the American Physiological Society.

Which of the following have NOT been shown to improve athletic performance?

A clinical exercise physiologist designs, implements, and monitors exercise programs for clients with cardiac, pulmonary, or metabolic disorders.

An Introduction to Exercise Science

Reading and Interpreting the Literature in Exercise Science

Measurement in Exercise Science

Anatomy in Exercise Science

Exercise Epidemiology

Athletic Training

Exercise and Sport Nutrition

Biomechanics

Motor Control and Motor Learning

Exercise and Sport Psychology

Filters