About this Study Set
This study set covers Exercise Science through
20 practice questions.
A quiz covering historical figures, foundational metrics, and dates in the field of exercise science. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Exercise Science Fundamentals study set below.
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1
In what year was the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) founded?
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A
1954
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B
1960
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C
1975
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D
1982
2
Approximately how many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
3
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of Aerobics' for his 1968 book on the subject?
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A
Kenneth Cooper
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B
Jack LaLanne
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C
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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D
Arthur Jones
4
What is the standard resting heart rate range (in beats per minute) for a healthy adult?
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A
30-50
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B
60-100
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C
110-140
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D
150-180
5
Which muscle is the largest muscle in the human body by volume?
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A
Biceps brachii
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B
Gluteus maximus
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C
Rectus abdominis
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D
Trapezius
6
How many chambers does the human heart have?
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A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Six
7
The 'FITT' principle stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and what?
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A
Tolerance
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B
Technique
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C
Type
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D
Temperature
8
What is the recommended minimum number of minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week for adults?
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A
60 minutes
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B
90 minutes
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C
150 minutes
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D
300 minutes
9
In which decade did the first 'Nautilus' exercise machines, created by Arthur Jones, hit the commercial market?
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A
1950s
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B
1960s
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C
1970s
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D
1980s
10
Approximately what percentage of the human body weight is composed of water?
11
What is the unit of measurement used to express the energy expenditure of physical activities?
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A
Metabolic Equivalent (MET)
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B
Newton
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C
Joule
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D
Watt
12
Which of these is a measure of body composition?
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A
BMI
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B
VO2 Max
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C
1RM
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D
RPE
13
At what age did the Olympic Games first allow women to compete in marathons?
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A
1956
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B
1984
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C
1996
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D
2004
14
What is the maximum number of ATP molecules produced through aerobic respiration from one molecule of glucose?
15
How many pairs of ribs does a standard human have?
16
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized in the human skin through exposure to ultraviolet light?
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A
Vitamin A
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B
Vitamin C
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C
Vitamin D
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D
Vitamin K
17
What is the primary function of the SA node in the human heart?
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A
Pumping blood
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B
Natural pacemaker
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C
Filtering waste
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D
Oxygenating blood
18
How many phases are there in the standard 'Periodization' model for athletes?
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A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
19
What was the first year that the 'Special Olympics' were held?
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A
1968
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B
1972
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C
1980
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D
1988
20
Which protein filament is considered the 'thick' filament in muscle contraction?
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A
Actin
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B
Myosin
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C
Troponin
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D
Tropomyosin
