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Exercise_Science
CH2: Basic Exercise Science (NASM, Essentials of Personal Fitness, 3rd Ed)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The combination and interrelation of nervous, skeletal and muscular systems is known as ... | THE KINETIC CHAIN |
| The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists of ... | THE BRAIN & SPINAL CORD |
| It becomes important to train the nervous system efficiently to ensure that _____________, which enhances performance and decreases the risk of injuries. | PROPER MOVEMENT PATTERNS ARE BEING DEVELOPED |
| The function of the Peripheral Nervous System is to ... | - PROVIDE A CONNECTION FOR THE NERVOUS SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE DIFFERENT EFFECTOR SITES (e.g., muscles) |
| What are the 3 main functions of the nervous system? | - SENSE CHANGES IN EITHER INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT (SENSORY) - ANALYZE & INTERPRET SENSORY INFORMATION (INTEGRATIVE) - PROVIDE THE NEUROMUSCULAR RESPONSE TO THE SENSORY INFORMATION (MOTOR) |