Midterm

KIN 4370 Midterm Brief Review Notes

Instructor

  • Dr. Melissa M Markofski, PhD ACSM-EP CSCS

Midterm Format and Reminders

  • Total of 50 questions, valued at 75 points.

  • No more than 3 calculation questions will be included.

  • Calculators can be used with Respondus software.

  • This midterm will account for a little less than 10% of the overall class grade.

  • The exam will primarily consist of multiple-choice (MC) and true/false (T/F) questions.

  • Focus your studies on untested materials and content emphasized by the instructor during lectures.

  • The final exam will plac focus on lab content and will differ from the midterm exam.

General Content Overview

  • The review session is not comprehensive but serves as a good starting point for study preparation.

  • The recorded session will be available on Canvas.

Key Content Areas

  1. Physical Activity Definition

    • Differentiation between Physical Activity (PA) and Exercise.

    • Environments typically associated with physical activity.

    • Health-related benefits of engaging in physical activity.

    • Overview of ACSM/AHA guidelines related to exercise recommendations.

  2. ACSM/AHA Guidelines

    • Aerobic Exercise Recommendations

      • Moderate intensity: 30+ minutes, 5 days per week.