Terminology

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that results in a substantial increase in energy expenditure over resting levels

Question 2

Exercise

Answer 2

Physical activity performed on a repeated basis over an extended period of time with the intention of improving fitness or health

Question 3

Exercise physiology

Answer 3

study of the body’s response to exercise and adaptation to exercise training to maximize human physical potential

Question 4

Exercise response

Answer 4

Pattern of change in physiological variables during a single acute bout of physical exertion - disruption of homeostasis

Question 5

Exercise response is based on 4 things …

Answer 5

Exercise modality
Exercise intensity
Exercise duration
Characteristics of the exerciser

Question 6

What are the 3 domains of physical fitness

Answer 6

• Cardiovascular-respiratory endurance (aerobic fitness or power)
• Body composition
• Muscular fitness