Benefits & Risk of Physical Activity Exam 1

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

Bodily movement produced by contraction of skeletal muscles resulting in increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure

Question 2

Exercise

Answer 2

Planned, structured, & repetitive PA to improve/maintain one or more components of physical fitness

Question 3

Physical Fitness

Answer 3

Ability to carry out daily tasks without extreme fatigue

Question 4

Inverse Dose-Response Relationship

Answer 4

As activity level increases, death rate and cardiovascular disease decreases

Question 5

Benefits of Aerobic Capacity

Answer 5

-Premature Mortality
-Obesity
-Depression
-Hypertension
-Stroke
-Etc.

Question 6

Benefits of Resistance Activity

Answer 6

-Reduce CVD risks
-Reduce mortality risks
-Improve cardiometabolic risk factor profile
-Improve Body Composition
-Improve Bone Mass & Density
-etc.

Question 7

Physical Inactivity Global Facts

Answer 7

-24% of adults part take in no PA in U.S.
-About 23% of adults in U.S. meet aerobic & resistance recommendations

Question 8

What is the most common injury associated with physical activity?

Answer 8

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Question 9

What is the most important factor in musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer 9

Intensity

Question 10

Where do most common musculoskeletal injuries occur?

Answer 10

Lower Extremity(knees, foot, ankle)

Question 11

How can we reduce risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries?

Answer 11

-Stretching, warm-up, cool-down
-Gradual progression of intensity & volume

Question 12

Sudden Cardiac Death

Answer 12

Primarily due to congenital & hereditary abnormalities

Question 13

What is the highest risk for sudden cardiac death & acute myocardial infarction?

Answer 13

During or shortly after vigorous activity

Question 14

Does the risk of physical activity outweigh the benefits for healthy subjects?

Answer 14

No