Intro to Exercise Physiology

Question 1

what is exercise physiology?

Answer 1

the study of how body structure and function are altered by exposure to acute and chronic bouts of exercise

Question 2

exercise presents a challenge to:

Answer 2

homeostasis

Question 3

two aspects of exercise physiology are the body’s _____ and _____ to exercise

Answer 3

response, adaptations

Question 4

an acute or short-term change in the body associated with exercise

Answer 4

acute responses

Question 5

involves chronic or long-term changes in the body associated with exercise training

Answer 5

chronic adaptation

Question 6

what is exercise training?

Answer 6

repeated or chronic exercise

Question 7

an exercise device that allows the intensity of exercise to be controlled (standardized) and measured

Answer 7

ergometer

Question 8

list the three factors that need to be considered or addressed to determine or describe the acute response to exercise:

Answer 8

• exercise modality
• exercise intensity
• exercise duration

Question 9

what is exercise modality?

Answer 9

type of activity or particular sport

Question 10

excercise intensity can be ______ or ______

Answer 10

maximal, or submaximal

Question 11

type of exercise with the highest intensity, greatest load, or longest duration an individual is capable of doing

Answer 11

maximal intensity

Question 12

type of exercise which involves a set load, or a load that is known or is assumed to be below an individual’s maximum

Answer 12

submaximal intensity

Question 13

the length of time the muscular action continues

Answer 13

exercise duration

Question 14

the amount of homeostatic disruption is a function of both the ______ and ______ of the exercise

Answer 14

duration, intensity