28th of July 2023 Flashcards
Catecholamines are responsible for which of the following actions:
Increased heart rate and stroke volume
Increased lypolysis
Which of the following nutrition professionals is nationally recognized by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to provide clinical, community, food service, and nutrition education?
Registered Dietician Nutritionist
What is the definition of anthropometry
The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion
What is the vestibular system
The vestibular system is located within the inner ear. Laterally, it is bordered by the middle ear and medially, lies adjacent to the temporal bone.[1] The components of the system can be divided into three parts:
Peripheral apparatus
Central processors
Motor output
The vestibular system monitors the motion and position of the head in space by detecting angular and linear acceleration.
What is the somatosensory system?
The somatosensory system is the part of the sensory system concerned with the conscious perception of touch, pressure, pain, temperature, position, movement, and vibration, which arise from the muscles, joints, skin, and fascia.
Of the following individuals, who would be the most suitable for being programmed SAQ (speed, agility, and quickness) exercises/movements?
A client training for 1 month with ADEQUATE strength.
The upper trapezius works with what muscle as a force couple to create upward rotation of the scapula?
Serratus Anterior
Which of the following muscle groups work eccentrically in the sagittal plane during the lowering phase of the squat?
Quadriceps
Which of the following is considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?
Medicine Ball
Wands
Dumbbell
Indian Clubs
Which of the following is not a tracked component on an athlete’s macrocycle annual training plan?
Cardio training
During the cable rotation exercise, which position of the hip will help to decrease stress to the low-back?
Hip extension (Posteriorly tilting pelvis)
Why are proper frontside mechanics in sprinting important?
Frontside mechanics align the lead leg to optimally apply force to the ground to help propel the body forward.
Which balance training exercise is part of the second stage of balance training that uses dynamic, eccentric, and concentric movement of the balance leg through a full range of motion?
Single-leg squat
What area of the chest contains the heart?
Mediastinum
What is the name of the fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone
Ligament
At what age is total bone mass peaked?
30
Which subtopic of psychology deals with how the environment affects exercise behavior?
Sport and exercise psychology
Performing a hop exercise on a stable surface would be categorized as which type of balance
Semi-dynamic balance
What component of breathing improves blood flow back to the heart?
Inspiration with a decrease in intrathoracic pressure
What is the most appropriate SAQ program design for a beginner adult who is apparently healthy?
4 to 6 drills with limited inertia and unpredictability, such as cone shuffles and agility ladder drills
What is the finished hand position when performing the ball cobra exercise?
Thumbs pointing up
Which term specifically describes motor function of muscles in the lower extremity?
Neuromuscular function
Which of the following types of balance occurs when an individual seeks to maintain postural control within a stationary limit of stability but with a moving base of support?
Semi-dynamic balance
Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility?
Lower Extremity Functional Test
Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding proprioceptive modalities?
Using heavy weights while performing exercises on proprioceptive modalities is considered dangerous.
What plyometric exercise variable is defined as the distance covered and amount of effort applied by the muscles?
Intensity
What is atherosclerosis?The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow
The processes by which plaque is formed in arteries leading to reduced blood flow
Which of the following is a component of agility training?
Deceleration
Competitive athletes who performed balance training exercises reduced the risk of which injury by 46%?
Ankle sprains
