Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Exercise science as an area of study:

Accepted Answer

A)  is closely related to the field of physical education. 
B)  has curricular requirements that are very similar to health education. 
C)  is primarily interested in the nutritional, physiologic, psychological, and functional adaptations to movement. 
D)  is primarily interested in how an individual gains or acquires motor movement skills. 
A)  is closely related to the field of physical education. 
B)  has curricular requirements that are very similar to health education. 
C)  is primarily interested in the nutritional, physiologic, psychological, and functional adaptations to movement. 
D)  is primarily interested in how an individual gains or acquires motor movement skills. C

Question 3

Professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A)  developing and administering changes in public health policy at the local level. 
B)  providing and disseminating educational information to the public. 
C)  building and operating fitness and health facilities. 
D)  developing and implementing academic curricula at colleges and universities. 
A)  developing and administering changes in public health policy at the local level. 
B)  providing and disseminating educational information to the public. 
C)  building and operating fitness and health facilities. 
D)  developing and implementing academic curricula at colleges and universities. C

Question 4

Position stands developed and published by the ACSM are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  serve as reviews of literature for research projects. 
B)  inform educational institutions about changes in health care laws. 
C)  promote the development of amateur sports. 
D)  help shape views of health, physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance. 
A)  serve as reviews of literature for research projects. 
B)  inform educational institutions about changes in health care laws. 
C)  promote the development of amateur sports. 
D)  help shape views of health, physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance.

Question 5

Physical activity is defined as those movement activities of daily living, including work and leisure time activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Absence of preventable or unfair differences among groups of people defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically is:

Accepted Answer

A)  peer-reviewed health. 
B)  health equity. 
C)  environmental health. 
D)  position stand. 
A)  peer-reviewed health. 
B)  health equity. 
C)  environmental health. 
D)  position stand.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  athletic competition. 
D)  leisure activities. 
A)  physical activity. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  athletic competition. 
D)  leisure activities.

Question 8

Position stands are a valuable way for professional organizations to disseminate information about a particular topic or issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The number of individuals participating in NCAA-sponsored sports and high school athletics has remained at about the same level since the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The professional field that works to deliver patient care services for the identification, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disabilities, and disorders is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise is Medicine. 
B)  health equity. 
C)  allied health profession. 
D)  exercise science. 
A)  Exercise is Medicine. 
B)  health equity. 
C)  allied health profession. 
D)  exercise science.

Question 12

The structured movement process that individuals consciously and voluntarily engage in for the purpose of improving or maintaining fitness and health is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  athletic competition. 
D)  leisure activities. 
A)  physical activity. 
B)  exercise. 
C)  athletic competition. 
D)  leisure activities.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the exercise science disciplines that involves the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise physiology 
B)  Clinical exercise physiology 
C)  Biomechanics 
D)  Athletic training 
A)  Exercise physiology 
B)  Clinical exercise physiology 
C)  Biomechanics 
D)  Athletic training

Question 15

A sound approach to developing an academic plan of study would include taking coursework that fulfills the requirements for taking a certification or licensure examination upon graduation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most allied health care professions require academic coursework to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  focused only on the sciences. 
B)  completed at a large research university. 
C)  broad based and include coursework in various disciplines. 
D)  completed using only human-based courses. 
A)  focused only on the sciences. 
B)  completed at a large research university. 
C)  broad based and include coursework in various disciplines. 
D)  completed using only human-based courses.

Question 17

Regular physical activity has little influence on many of the leading causes of death in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An evidence-based statement on a topic of relevance to those in the fields created by experts in the topic is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  discipline. 
B)  field of study. 
C)  position stand. 
D)  Exercise is Medicine initiative. 
A)  discipline. 
B)  field of study. 
C)  position stand. 
D)  Exercise is Medicine initiative.

Question 19

Physical activity includes all movement that involves work, household chores, childcare, and elder care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following factors occurred first in the development of exercise science in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

A)  The establishment of the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory 
B)  The formation of specific programs of study in colleges and universities to prepare professional physical education teachers and athletic coaches 
C)  The results of the Kraus-Weber physical fitness tests comparing children in the United States to children in Europe 
D)  The development of programs in calisthenics and gymnastics as a way to improve fitness 
A)  The establishment of the Harvard Fatigue Laboratory 
B)  The formation of specific programs of study in colleges and universities to prepare professional physical education teachers and athletic coaches 
C)  The results of the Kraus-Weber physical fitness tests comparing children in the United States to children in Europe 
D)  The development of programs in calisthenics and gymnastics as a way to improve fitness

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

Exercise science as an area of study:

Professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are responsible for:

Position stands developed and published by the ACSM are designed to:

Physical activity is defined as those movement activities of daily living, including work and leisure time activities.

Absence of preventable or unfair differences among groups of people defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically is:

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

Position stands are a valuable way for professional organizations to disseminate information about a particular topic or issue.

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

The number of individuals participating in NCAA-sponsored sports and high school athletics has remained at about the same level since the 1980s.

The professional field that works to deliver patient care services for the identification, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disabilities, and disorders is called:

The structured movement process that individuals consciously and voluntarily engage in for the purpose of improving or maintaining fitness and health is called:

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

Which of the following best describes the exercise science disciplines that involves the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.

A sound approach to developing an academic plan of study would include taking coursework that fulfills the requirements for taking a certification or licensure examination upon graduation.

Most allied health care professions require academic coursework to be:

Regular physical activity has little influence on many of the leading causes of death in the United States.

An evidence-based statement on a topic of relevance to those in the fields created by experts in the topic is called a:

Physical activity includes all movement that involves work, household chores, childcare, and elder care.

Which of the following factors occurred first in the development of exercise science in the 20th century?

Introduction to Research

Exercise Science: A Systems Approach

Exercise Physiology

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Exercise and Sport Nutrition

Exercise and Sport Psychology

Motor Behavior

Clinical and Sport Biomechanics

Assessment and Equipment in Exercise Science

Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science

Exercise Science in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 1: Introduction to Exercise Science

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

Exercise science as an area of study:

Professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association are responsible for:

Position stands developed and published by the ACSM are designed to:

Physical activity is defined as those movement activities of daily living, including work and leisure time activities.

Absence of preventable or unfair differences among groups of people defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically is:

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

Position stands are a valuable way for professional organizations to disseminate information about a particular topic or issue.

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

The number of individuals participating in NCAA-sponsored sports and high school athletics has remained at about the same level since the 1980s.

The professional field that works to deliver patient care services for the identification, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disabilities, and disorders is called:

The structured movement process that individuals consciously and voluntarily engage in for the purpose of improving or maintaining fitness and health is called:

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

Which of the following best describes the exercise science disciplines that involves the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.

A sound approach to developing an academic plan of study would include taking coursework that fulfills the requirements for taking a certification or licensure examination upon graduation.

Most allied health care professions require academic coursework to be:

Regular physical activity has little influence on many of the leading causes of death in the United States.

An evidence-based statement on a topic of relevance to those in the fields created by experts in the topic is called a:

Physical activity includes all movement that involves work, household chores, childcare, and elder care.

Which of the following factors occurred first in the development of exercise science in the 20th century?

Introduction to Research

Exercise Science: A Systems Approach

Exercise Physiology

Clinical Exercise Physiology

Athletic Training and Sports Medicine

Exercise and Sport Nutrition

Exercise and Sport Psychology

Motor Behavior

Clinical and Sport Biomechanics

Assessment and Equipment in Exercise Science

Careers and Professional Issues in Exercise Science

Exercise Science in the Twenty-First Century

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