Week 1-2 Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following does Steven Blair (2009) warn will become the “biggest public health problem of the 21st century”?
A
Physical inactivity
2
Q
Excersise science is increasingly focused on health related fields of study, for which reasons?
A
Increased need in society
Excersise is relevant for a wide range of lifestyle diseases and has a low risk profile
3
Q
what is the minimum amount of weekly physical activity for adults (18-64) reccomended by WHO to promote and maintain health?
A
150 minutes of moderate intensity activity + muscle strengthening exersise twice a week
4
Q
What is the alternative name for exersise science (commonly used in North America)
A
Kinesiology
