The Professional Organization That Brought Together Physicians, Physical Educators, and Physiologists

question 12

Multiple Choice

The professional organization that brought together physicians, physical educators, and physiologists interested in physical activity and health was the

• A) American Physiological Society (APS).
• B) American Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER).
• C) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• D) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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Definitions:

Postural Muscles

Muscles involved in maintaining the body posture and balance, typically engaged in a continuous, low-level contraction.

Brain Activity

The functioning and processes occurring in the brain, including neural responses and cognitive processes.

Breathing Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, an important indicator of respiratory function and health.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM sleep, characterized by rapid eye movement and dreaming, juxtaposed with muscle paralysis in the body.