Exercise Physiology Worksheet

What is the purpose of exercise physiology?

• To enhance physical performance; to treat/prevent disease

• To increase stress levels in the body

• To reduce the need for physical activity

• To study only the anatomy of the human body

Why do acute and chronic responses to exercise differ?

• Because acute responses show immediate body changes, while chronic responses show long-term adaptation

• Because both responses occur only after prolonged exercise

• Because chronic responses are always negative, while acute responses are positive

• Because acute responses are unrelated to exercise intensity

How can exercise physiology be applied in healthcare?

• Through rehabilitation programs or using exercise as medicine

• By eliminating the need for any medical intervention

• By replacing all medications with herbal supplements

• By discouraging physical activity in patients

Match the following terms to their correct definitions:

• Amount of oxygen used during exercise

• Hypertrophy

• Increase in muscle size

• Ventilation

• Air movement in and out of lungs

• VO₂

• Volume of blood pumped per minute

• Progressive Overload

• Gradual increase in stress

• Cardiac Output

Name the three training principles listed in the worksheet.

• Specificity, Overload, Reversibility

• Flexibility, Endurance, Power

• Agility, Balance, Coordination

• Strength, Speed, Stamina

Match each pioneer to their contribution:

• a

• Created Harvard Fatigue Lab

• e

• Created early lab and co-founded ACSM

• d

• Studied oxygen consumption and oxygen debt

• c

• Pioneered fitness research at University of Illinois

• b

• Developed one of the first bicycle ergometers

Name three research methods used in exercise physiology.

• Ergometers, oxygen uptake systems, skinfold calipers

• Microscopes, telescopes, centrifuges

• Stethoscopes, thermometers, barometers

• Spectrophotometers, voltmeters, oscilloscopes

What is an advantage of laboratory research in exercise physiology?

• More controlled environment

• Lower cost of equipment

• Greater participant diversity

• Less need for specialized staff

What is an advantage of field research in exercise physiology?

• Real-world settings; larger test groups

• Controlled laboratory conditions

• Limited participant diversity

• Easier data analysis

What is the primary storage form of carbohydrate in the body?

• Glycogen

• Glucose

• Starch

• Cellulose