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Question 1

Thermoregulation

Answer 1

The physiological process by which the body maintains a relatively constant internal body temperature, including events like sweating to cool the body and shivering to warm the body.

Question 2

Peripheral vasodilation

Answer 2

The action of expanding the diameter of a blood vessel near the surface of the skin, which helps remove heat from the body.

Question 3

Brachial artery

Answer 3

The primary artery of the upper arm, which is often used as a site for measuring blood pressure.

Question 4

Anthropometry

Answer 4

The field of study of the measurement of living humans for purposes of understanding human physical variation in size, weight, and proportion.

Question 5

Gluteal fold

Answer 5

The area where the fold of the buttocks joins the back of the thigh.

Question 6

Jackson and Pollock 7-Site protocol

Answer 6

Men

Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh

Women

Chest, mid-axillary, subscapular, triceps, abdomen, suprailiac, thigh

Question 7

Jackson and Pollock 3-Site protocol

Answer 7

Men

Chest, abdomen, thigh

Women

Triceps, suprailiac, thigh

Question 8

Archimedes’ principle

Answer 8

The assumption stating that the volume of fluid displaced is equivalent to the volume of an object fully immersed in that fluid or to the specific fraction of the volume below the surface.

Question 9

Mitochondria

Answer 9

The part of the cell that uses nutrients to create energy for the cell; commonly known as the powerhouse of the cell.

Question 10

Mobility

Answer 10

Optimal flexibility and joint range of motion; ability to move freely.

Question 11

Assessments used to measure overall strength, muscular endurance, power, and agility.

Answer 11

Performance assessment

Question 12

Pes planus

Answer 12

Collapsed arch of the foot; also known as flat feet.

Question 13

Knee valgus

Answer 13

Knees collapse inward (knock knees) due to hip adduction and internal rotation; also known as medial knee displacement and genu valgum.

Question 14

Knee varus

Answer 14

Knees bow outward (bowlegged); also known as genu varum.

Question 15

Pes planus distortion syndrome

Answer 15

Postural syndrome characterized by flat feet, knee valgus, and adducted and internally rotated hips.

Question 16

Lordotic/Lordosis

Answer 16

The normal curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine regions, creating a concave portion of the spine.

Question 17

An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pulling movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

Answer 17

Pulling assessment

Question 18

A movement assessment that assesses dynamic posture, lower-extremity strength, balance, and overall coordination in a single-limb stance

Answer 18

Single-leg squat assessment

Question 19

A movement assessment designed to assess dynamic posture, core stability, and neuromuscular control of the whole body during a squatting motion.

Answer 19

Overhead squat assessment (OHSA)

Question 20

An assessment that challenges the upper extremities and trunk during a pulling movement to identify movement impairments and potential muscle imbalances.

Answer 20

Pulling assessment

Question 21

A performance assessment that measures muscular endurance of the upper extremities during a pushing movement.

Answer 21

Push-up test

Question 22

A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the bench press exercise.

Answer 22

Bench press strength assessment

Question 23

A performance assessment designed to estimate the one-repetition maximum of the squat exercise.

Answer 23

Squat strength assessment

Question 24

A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump height and lower extremity power.

Answer 24

Vertical jump assessment

Question 25

A performance assessment designed to test maximal jump distance and lower extremity power.

Answer 25

Long jump assessment

Question 26

A performance assessment designed to test reaction capabilities, acceleration, and maximal speed.

Answer 26

40-yard dash assessment

Question 27

A performance assessment designed to test lateral speed and agility.

Answer 27

Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

Question 28

Pro shuttle (5-10-5) assessment

Answer 28

A performance assessment designed to test lateral acceleration, deceleration, agility, and control.

Question 29

Which muscles are typically underactive when the feet turn out?

Upper trapezius

Abdominals

Anterior and posterior tibialis

Adductor complex

Answer 29

Anterior and posterior tibialis

Question 30

Which of the following tests is used to measure lateral speed and agility?

Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

Vertical jump

Pro shuttle

40-yard dash

Answer 30

Lower extremity functional test (LEFT)

Question 31

Which term defines the degree to which a test specifically measures what it is intended to measure?

Appropriateness

Reliability

Relevance

Validity

Answer 31

Validity

Question 32

What best defines a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+)?

A screening where the results indicate a need for medical clearance, when one is not, in fact, needed

A questionnaire with lists of questions that pertain to health history and habits, such as exercise history, eating behaviors, and general lifestyle

A screening tool used to evaluate the benefits and the risks associated with starting any type of exercise that is strenuous in nature

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercis

Answer 32

A detailed questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s physical readiness to engage in structured exercis