Introduction to Exercise Physiology

These flashcards cover key concepts related to exercise physiology, its importance, research studies, and guidelines.

Exercise Physiology

The study of the body’s responses to physical activity and the adaptations that occur with exercise.

Acute Responses

Immediate physiological responses of the body to exercise, such as increased heart rate and breathing.

Chronic Adaptations

Long-term changes in the body as a result of regular exercise, such as improved cardiovascular fitness.

Nobel Prize Laureates

Individuals awarded for their contributions to science; in exercise physiology, August Krogh, A.V. Hill, and Otto Meyerhof are noted for their research on muscle and blood flow.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, often connected to lifestyle factors including physical activity.

Physical Activity

Bodily movement produced by muscle contraction that increases energy expenditure above the basal level.

Exercise Guidelines

Recommendations for physical activity that include frequency, intensity, and duration to improve health and fitness.

Public Health

The health of the population as a whole, which is influenced by factors like exercise and lifestyle choices.

Harvard Alumni Study

Research showing the relationship between physical activity levels and mortality rates among Harvard graduates.

Aerobics Research Institute Study

A study that demonstrated the inverse relationship between aerobic fitness and mortality rates among participants.