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What is Kinesiology?

The study of human movement.

What are the main sub-disciplines of Kinesiology?

Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Psychology.

Biomechanics

The study of the mechanics of human motion.

Exercise Physiology

The study of how exercise affects the body.

Sport Psychology

The study of behavior and performance in physical activity.

What does the term 'anterior' mean in relation to body positioning?

In front of or toward the front.

What is the gas exchange site in the human body?

Alveoli.

What does the Aerobic System utilize?

It uses oxygen for long-duration, steady exercise.

What happens during Anaerobic Glycolysis?

It occurs when oxygen demand exceeds supply, leading to lactic acid buildup.

What type of exercise increases osteoblast activity and bone density?

Weight-bearing exercise.

What is Progressive Overload?

Increasing exercise intensity over time.

What are the main principles of exercise?

Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, Individual Differences.

What is Reversibility in exercise?

The loss of fitness due to cessation of training.

What are the types of muscle contractions?

Concentric, Eccentric, Isometric.

Which plane of motion is involved in a Jumping Jack?

Frontal plane.

What is a key concept of the skeletal system related to fractures?

Shear forces are most likely to cause bone fractures.

What does the term 'eccentric' refer to in muscle contraction?

A contraction where the muscle lengthens while under tension.

What are the ACSM recommendations for exercise?

150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity plus two strength sessions.