KNS 350 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is epidemiology? - Answers -the study of the distribution of disease and other
health related events in a population
What is epidemiology focused on? - Answers -controlling and preventing infectious
diseases
*expanded to chronic diseases
What are the 2 components that make up physical activity epidemiology? - Answers -1.
studying the relationship between physical activity and disease
2. studying physical activity in populations
health - Answers -state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease/infirmity
disease - Answers -reduced, abnormal, or lost structure or function of cells, organs, or
systems of the body
primary prevention - Answers -focuses on preventing development of disease
secondary prevention - Answers -involves screening, diagnosis, and prompt treatment
of disease before symptoms occur
tertiary prevention - Answers -manages health problems associated with living with a
chronic disease while trying to maintain a level of function and quality of life
How old is the field of PA epidemiology? - Answers -about 60 years old
When did 'Exercise is Medicine' take root? - Answers -can be traced back to the
ancient Indian system of medicine in the 9th century (Ayurveda)
What document contains the 10-year national objectives for PA? - Answers -Healthy
People 2020
Who pioneered the PA epi movement? - Answers -Jeremy Morris
What year were our latest PA guidelines released? - Answers -2018
What university was the first to start testing for fitness? - Answers -Harvard
Ralph Paffenbarger
What is epidemiology? - Answers -the study of the distribution of disease and other
health related events in a population
What is epidemiology focused on? - Answers -controlling and preventing infectious
diseases
*expanded to chronic diseases
What are the 2 components that make up physical activity epidemiology? - Answers -1.
studying the relationship between physical activity and disease
2. studying physical activity in populations
health - Answers -state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease/infirmity
disease - Answers -reduced, abnormal, or lost structure or function of cells, organs, or
systems of the body
primary prevention - Answers -focuses on preventing development of disease
secondary prevention - Answers -involves screening, diagnosis, and prompt treatment
of disease before symptoms occur
tertiary prevention - Answers -manages health problems associated with living with a
chronic disease while trying to maintain a level of function and quality of life
How old is the field of PA epidemiology? - Answers -about 60 years old
When did 'Exercise is Medicine' take root? - Answers -can be traced back to the
ancient Indian system of medicine in the 9th century (Ayurveda)
What document contains the 10-year national objectives for PA? - Answers -Healthy
People 2020
Who pioneered the PA epi movement? - Answers -Jeremy Morris
What year were our latest PA guidelines released? - Answers -2018
What university was the first to start testing for fitness? - Answers -Harvard
Ralph Paffenbarger
