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Question 1

Adipose

Answer 1

Fat cells stored in fatty tissues in the body

Question 2

Adulterated

Answer 2

A supplement is considered adulterated if it, or one of its ingredients, presents a “significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury” when used as directed, or under normal circumstances

Question 3

Aerobic

Answer 3

In the presence of oxygen

Question 4

Affiliate

Answer 4

A facility or business that is connected or attached to a larger organization or company

Question 5

Affirmation

Answer 5

A positive statement to accentuate a clients strengths or effort

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

The ability to move quickly end easily; a skill-related component of physical fitness

Question 7

Agonist

Answer 7

The muscle directly responsible for observed movement; also called the prime mover

Question 8

Agreement to participate

Answer 8

Signed document that indicates that the client is aware if inherent risks and potential injuries that can occur from participation

Question 9

Air displacement plethysmigraphy (adp)

Answer 9

A body composition assessment technique based on the same body volume measurement principle as hydrostatic weighing; uses air instead of water

Question 10

Allergen

Answer 10

A substance that can cause an allergic reaction by stimulating type-1 hypersensitivity in genetically susceptible individuals

Question 11

Altitude sickness

Answer 11

An altitude-induced illness caused by exercising at a moderate to high altitude without acclimatizing to the decreased partial pressure of oxygen in the air, resulting in less oxygen being carried in the blood. Symptoms include shortness of breath, headache, lightheadedness, and nausea.

Question 12

Alveoli

Answer 12

Spherical extensions of the respiratory bronchioles and the primary sites of gas exchange between lungs and the blood

Question 13

Ambient temperature

Answer 13

The temperature of the surrounding air; room temperature

Question 14

Ambivalence

Answer 14

A state of having mixed feelings about a change; arguing both for and against change simultaneously

Question 15

American society or composers, authors, and publishers (ascap)

Answer 15

One of two performing rights societies in the United States that represent music publishers in negotiating and collecting fees for the nondramatic performance of music

Question 16

Amino acid

Answer 16

Nitrogen-containing compound that is one of the building blocks of protein

Question 17

Amortization phase

Answer 17

The transition period between the eccentric and concentric actions during plyometrics; a crucial part of the stretch-shortening cycle that contributes to power development

Question 18

Anabolic

Answer 18

Muscle building effects

Question 19

Anaerobic

Answer 19

Without the presence of oxygen

Question 20

Anaerobic efficiency

Answer 20

The ability to use the energy systems that do not require the presence of oxygen to contribute to the total energy needs during physical activity

Question 21

Anaerobic glycolysis

Answer 21

The metabolic pathway that uses glucose for energy production without requiring oxygen. Sometimes referred to as the lactic acid system or anaerobic glucose system, it produces lactic acid as a by-product

Question 22

Anatomical position

Answer 22

Standing erect with the arms hanging by the side and the head, eyes, feet and palms facing forward

Question 23

Android

Answer 23

Adipose tissue or body fat distributed in the abdominal area (apple-shaped individuals)