Sports and Exercise Science Exam 1
Questions and Answers
Where did exercise science begin in the United States? - correct answer-The PE
classroom
Rodger Bannister - correct answer-One of the first researchers to utilize science as a
way to enhance physical performance. Ran the first 4 minute mile.
ACSM - correct answer-American College of Sports Medicine
Sport Psychology - correct answer-The study of cognitive factors that influence sport
performance. E.g. confidence, motivation, anxiety
Athletic Training - correct answer-specialization within sports medicine that prevents
athletic injuries, recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and
reconditioning of injuries. (Anatomy, exercise physiology, psychology biometrics,
nutrition)
Sociology of Physical Activity - correct answer-Evaluates the role of organized sport and
physical activity in today's society, understand potential role of organized and physical
activity in promoting social change in health and wellness.
Four quantification of exercise - correct answer-duration
intensity
type/mode
frequency
Chronic response - correct answer-What occurs over a long time and benefits received
from working out.
Acute - correct answer-What immediately happens when you begin your workout.
Calorie - correct answer-The amount of work required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius.
Thermic effect of exercise - correct answer-(TEE) exercise activities of daily living and
unplanned movements
Thermic effect of food - correct answer-The energy the body expends to digest, absorb,
metabolize, and store food consumed throughout the day.
Questions and Answers
Where did exercise science begin in the United States? - correct answer-The PE
classroom
Rodger Bannister - correct answer-One of the first researchers to utilize science as a
way to enhance physical performance. Ran the first 4 minute mile.
ACSM - correct answer-American College of Sports Medicine
Sport Psychology - correct answer-The study of cognitive factors that influence sport
performance. E.g. confidence, motivation, anxiety
Athletic Training - correct answer-specialization within sports medicine that prevents
athletic injuries, recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and
reconditioning of injuries. (Anatomy, exercise physiology, psychology biometrics,
nutrition)
Sociology of Physical Activity - correct answer-Evaluates the role of organized sport and
physical activity in today's society, understand potential role of organized and physical
activity in promoting social change in health and wellness.
Four quantification of exercise - correct answer-duration
intensity
type/mode
frequency
Chronic response - correct answer-What occurs over a long time and benefits received
from working out.
Acute - correct answer-What immediately happens when you begin your workout.
Calorie - correct answer-The amount of work required to raise the temperature of one
kilogram of water one degree Celsius.
Thermic effect of exercise - correct answer-(TEE) exercise activities of daily living and
unplanned movements
Thermic effect of food - correct answer-The energy the body expends to digest, absorb,
metabolize, and store food consumed throughout the day.
