Section: Coach Move — Movement, Mind, and Identity
This section covers Chapter 3, Lessons 3.1 through 3.3.
Part A — Vocabulary (20 points, 2 points each)
Select the best answer for each question.
1. Anandamide is:
A) A sleep hormone B) An endogenous compound in the endocannabinoid system; rises with sustained exercise and likely contributes to "runner's high" C) A dietary supplement D) A stress hormone
2. Endocannabinoid system refers to:
A) The same as cannabis B) A neurochemical signaling system involving anandamide that contributes to exercise mood effects C) The endocrine system D) A muscle group
3. Endorphins are:
A) Synthetic painkillers B) Endogenous opioid-like molecules released during sustained activity; part of the mood lift from exercise C) Stress hormones D) Muscle-building chemicals
4. Dose-response relationship in exercise and mental health means:
A) More is always better B) Larger inputs produce larger effects up to a plateau or reversal at very high training volumes with poor recovery C) Any amount produces the maximum effect D) Only specific doses work
5. Body neutrality is:
A) Indifference to all body matters B) A framing prioritizing what the body does over how it looks; research-supported as stable foundation C) Required positive feelings D) The same as body positivity
6. Body positivity is:
A) Always negative feelings B) Actively loving and celebrating one's body; valuable for some but can become a performance demand for others C) The same as body neutrality D) A medical diagnosis
7. Athletic identity refers to:
A) The athletic clothing someone wears B) The degree to which a person identifies with the athlete role; ranges from one part of life to primary self-concept C) A type of personality test D) Performance ranking
8. Identity foreclosure is:
A) The healthy endpoint of identity development B) A premature commitment to a narrow identity before exploring others C) Refusing to commit to anything D) The same as identity achievement
9. Exercise compulsion is:
A) Healthy training commitment B) A pattern where exercise feels mandatory, missed sessions cause distress, and continues despite injury or significant cost C) Required for any sport D) The same as functional overreach
10. Practice identity compared to performance identity:
A) Is identical B) Is tied to ongoing relationship with movement itself; survives changes in competitive outcomes more reliably C) Only applies to professionals D) Is less durable
Part B — Concept Comprehension (20 points, 2 points each)
Select the best answer for each question.
11. The "runner's high" is increasingly attributed to:
A) Endorphins alone B) The endocannabinoid system (particularly anandamide) in concert with other neurotransmitters C) Dopamine surge only D) Adrenaline release
12. Research on regular physical activity and depression:
A) Shows no measurable effect B) Shows physical activity is associated with measurably lower rates of depression C) Only applies to elite athletes D) Only applies to adults over 50
13. The dose-response relationship between exercise and mental health benefits:
A) Is always more = better B) Plateaus at moderate levels and can reverse at very high training volumes with insufficient recovery C) Has no plateau D) Only applies to mood, not anxiety
14. Body neutrality is best described as:
A) Negative feelings about appearance B) Required positive feelings about appearance C) Prioritizing what the body does over how it looks D) Indifference to all body matters
15. Research on adolescents and image-heavy social media shows:
A) No measurable effect on body image B) Elevated rates of body dissatisfaction, comparison-based suffering, and disordered eating with heavier exposure C) Improved body image D) Only affects those over 18
16. Exercising despite injury, illness, or significant relationship cost because missing a session produces distress is most consistent with:
A) Healthy commitment B) Exercise compulsion C) Normal training D) Functional overreach
17. The protective factor for athletes facing major injury or career transition is:
A) Higher athletic identity B) Identity diversification — multiple meaningful dimensions of self C) More training volume D) Stoic suppression
18. Performance identity compared to practice identity:
A) Is more durable across life changes B) Is more tied to competitive outcomes and more fragile when outcomes change C) Means the same thing D) Only applies to elite athletes
19. "Bodies are different sizes naturally" is best described as:
A) A social slogan without research basis B) A research-grounded statement about genetic and developmental variation in body size and composition C) An excuse to avoid health D) A statement that only applies to children
20. A disordered relationship with food or movement may include:
A) Any structured training B) Patterns like restriction, compensation, food rules, or exercise as punishment that warrant professional attention C) Normal teenage variation D) Any vegetarian diet
Part C — Application (30 points, 6 points each)
Write 2-4 complete sentences for each question. Show your reasoning.
21. Explain three mechanisms by which a single bout of exercise improves mood. Reference both neurotransmitters and physiological systems.
22. A peer says they only exercise because they "have to" — to burn off what they eat or to fit a specific appearance goal. Apply what you learned about exercise compulsion and body framing to evaluate this and suggest an alternative motivation.
23. Describe athletic identity foreclosure and explain the protective factor that research consistently shows for athletes facing major injuries or career transitions.
24. A student-athlete experiences a season-ending injury and seems to be struggling significantly with mood and identity weeks later. Apply concepts from this chapter to describe what may be happening and suggest a thoughtful response.
25. Distinguish body neutrality from body positivity. Why is neutrality often a more sustainable foundation, and what does it mean in practical terms for a 17-year-old's relationship with their body?
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