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activity that makes you sweat C) physical activity performed to improve the performance, health, or appearance of your body The principal (but NOT the only) forms of physical
activity studied by kinesiologists areA) sport and exercise Kinesiology focuses onA) the physical aspects of physical activity D) the physical, emotional, philosophical, and sociocultural aspects of physical activity Movement differs from physical activity in thatA) unlike physical activity, movement is always directed toward a goal C) unlike physical activity, movement is not always voluntary or directed toward a goal Approximately how many colleges and universities in the United States have academic programs devoted to the study of physical activity?A) 600 Kinesiology is ________ in nature because it focuses not just on the bodily aspects of physical activity but on the cognitions, emotions, and soul as well.A) global Kinesiology is composed of a variety of areas of specialized study. These specialized areas, including sport and exercise psychology and sport sociology, are known asA)
subdisciplines Physical activity is the means by which we explore our world.A) True Physical activity always involves movement.A) True All movement is physical activity.A) True Voluntary movement is always performed with a goal in mind.A) True Experiential knowledge is knowledge we derive from performing and watching others perform physical activity.A) True Experiential knowledge is part of the discipline of kinesiology.A) True The term kinesiology is
applied to the field of study formerly known as physical education.A) True Scientists have proven that physical activity does NOT involve the cognitive, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our lives.A) True Spectatorship is one way to experience physical activity.A) True Exercise physiology,
biomechanics, sport history, and motor learning are examples of the subdisciplines of kinesiology.A) True Professional practice involves applying the knowledge of kinesiology in a work setting.A) True Not all workers qualify as professionals.A) True The responsibility for your developing into a
marketable professional falls primarily on your own shoulders.A) True Physical activity is an important, although relatively small, part of our daily existence.A) True Dance is NOT physical activity.A) True What is your instructor trying to do in this class?A)
convince you that kinesiology is an excellent major D) expose you to things that you will encounter as a kinesiology major and professional Which is NOT one of the three categories of exercise as defined by the book?A) health related Which is NOT a source of knowledge in kinesiology as presented in class?A) your instructor What is wrong with the definition of physical activity as voluntary movement intentionally performed for specific purposes that requires a substantial amount of energy?A) There is nothing wrong with such a definition-it is quite accurate and very good.
D) It is too narrow and exclusive. Which of the following is the centerpiece to the study of kinesiology?A) sport What is the difference between skilled movement and exercise?A) experience and age Membership in a professional organization such as ACSM or AAHPERD reflects what in students?A) an opportunity to enhance experiences Which of the following is NOT an example of physical activity?A)
having one's leg moved by a therapist A) having one's leg moved by a therapist Which is the best definition of physical activity?A) any change in the position of any of your body parts relative to one another C) intentional, voluntary movement directed toward achieving an identifiable goal Which of the following is NOT a
focus of this course as presented in your textbook?A) experiences Which is NOT a sphere discussed in class? A) education and teaching A) education and teaching Which of the following is NOT true of kinesiology theory?A) It focuses on the theoretical aspects of physical activity. C) It is always directly applicable to professional practice. How does physical exercise help individuals psychologically?A) It reduces stress, but this hasn't been proven yet. D) It can reduce anxiety. Which career is encompassed under health and fitness promotion for a physical activity profession? A) occupational therapist D) fitness programmer at YMCA or YWCA What movement is NOT included in the technical definition of kinesiology?A) sweeping the floor How do kinesiologists define physical activity?A) all movements, voluntary and involuntary, performed by humans D) voluntary movement intentionally performed in order to achieve a goal in sport, exercise, or any other sphere of life experience We experience physical activity when weA) perform it We can define sport in general terms asA) a form of physical activity in which a person performs skilled movement to achieve a goal in a manner specified by established rules, usually in competitive contexts A) a form of physical activity in which a person performs skilled movement to achieve a goal in a manner specified by established rules, usually in competitive contexts What does the discipline of kinesiology focus on?A) human mental activity C) human physical activity According to the textbook editor, Shirl Hoffman, what does NOT define physical activity?A) voluntary Which one of these is NOT a way of developing an understanding of kinesiology as suggested in your textbook?A) experiential knowledge Which is an example of physical activity?A) breathing What is the correct definition of physical activity according to the Surgeon General's Report?A) voluntary movement intentionally performed for specific purposes and that requires a substantial amount of energy D) bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure Which of the following is
NOT a source of knowledge in the discipline of kinesiology?A) experiential knowledge D) comprehensive knowledge Knowledge about physical activity has been organized into subdisciplines. Each provides a unique perspective from which to view the dynamics and _________of physical
activity.A) biomechanics Which of the following is NOT a sphere of physical activity experience? A) self-sufficiency Specialists who apply their knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology in order to improve movements, working
environments, and training programs in the workplace are calledA) ergonomists or human factors engineers A) ergonomists or human factors engineers A government initiative to develop, implement, and evaluate the health goals of the nation is A) U.S. Almanac Which of the following objectives for a physically educated (PE) person is the one that is commonly not met?A) A PE person demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. C) A PE person is regularly physically active. Which of the following is most essential to a leisure
experience?A) being active in a vigorous fashion B) feeling free to engage in an activity and free from a sense of obligation Which of the following likely result(s) when elderly persons lose the capacity to perform physical
activity in an efficient and effective manner?A) emotional devastation Dance and rituals often have meaning beyond just allowing one to be physically active; these are most appropriately assigned to theA) self-sufficiency sphere C) self-expression sphere Which of the following is the most popular form of health-related physical activity in the United States? A) swimming Which of the following statements best describes the physical activity patterns of most U.S.
adults?A) They perform 30 min of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week. C) They are much less physically active than is required to maintain good health. Which of the following accurately describes leisure?A) a state of mind Healthy People 2010 is a set of initiatives with two major goals; one of those goals isA) to provide health insurance to
all people in the United States C) to reduce the disparity in health care in the United States The term physical activity is used by kinesiologists to refer only to exercise and sport.A) True Spheres of physical activity experience are those distinct aspects of our lives in which physical activity plays an important role, usually with distinctive purposes in mind.A) True Physical activity performed in order to improve health is part
of the sphere of self-sufficiency.A) True Leisure is simply free time in which to perform physical activities.A) True The gestures we use to help us communicate to others do not meet the technical definition of physical activity. A) True A referee at a basketball game gives an arm signal
indicating that one team has called time-out. This is an example of an emblem.A) True Most jobs in the future will require relatively little physical activity.A) True Carpal tunnel syndrome is an injury to the wrist that usually occurs as a result of performing repetitive motions of the arm and hand.A) True Most students have the same physical activity experiences in physical education classes regardless of which school they attend.A) True At present there are no criteria to help us determine what a physically educated person is.A) True Which of the activities conducted in class helps you to personally view and
learn about becoming a physical activity professional?A) sharing with others what you are learning in classes C) experiencing physical activity from a variety of perspectives To what does the sphere of physical activity experience refer? A) the importance of physical activity in individual lives A) the importance of physical activity in individual lives To what does self-sufficiency refer?A) ADLs Self-sufficiency, self-expression, work, education, leisure, health, and competition reflect physical activity experiences. What do these areas suggest?A) that there's a hierarchy of physical activity experiences D) that physical activity experiences are wide and varied Your choice to disengage from your everyday life and participate in activities that interest you is known asA) leisure Which of these is an example of instrumental activities of daily life?A) eating One type of competition isA) side by side ADLs represent
_____________ while IADLs ___________ .A) independent living; require assistance from others to complete C) personal care behaviors; are more complex yet they improve quality of life What is the most conclusive definition of leisure?A) when we are able to disengage from our everyday lives and participate in activities that really interest us D) a state of being, a feeling that all is well with the world What are regulators?A) movements of hands, fingers, or other body parts that we use to communicate our intentions to others B) body movements used to guide the flow of conversation What is the most important job of an ergonomist?A) to improve the efficiency of workers D) to study the demands of various jobs What type of gestures would a third-base coach give a runner on second base?A) emblems
Shot putting and swimming are examples of what kind of competitive activity?A) impersonal competition D) side-by-side competitive activities Which task would you associate with carpal tunnel syndrome? A) walking up office steps while carrying
boxes Which of the following is NOT considered a sphere of physical activity?A) leisure Which of the following is (are) an instrumental activity of daily living (IADL)?A) cooking Which type of competition would most likely be associated with a higher rate of physical injury?A) side-by-side competitive activities C) face-to-face contact activities The definition of spheres of physical activity experience can be best phrased asA) various dimensions of everyday life in which physical activity plays an important and distinctive role A) various dimensions of everyday life in which physical activity plays an important and distinctive role When pursued in moderation with focused goals in a balanced life, physical activity isA) desirable Which is NOT part of the sphere of self-sufficiency?A) activities of daily living B) bodily maintenance activities Leisure can be described as A) free time Gestures and body language fall under the category
(sphere) of ___________, which is one of the categories under the larger sphere of _______________.A) self-expression; experiential knowledge of PA A) self-expression; experiential knowledge of PA Recognizing that
physical activity is _________ in nature is based on the belief that there is an interdependence and interrelatedness of the mind, body, and spirit. A) dualistic A physically educated personA) does NOT have to value physical activity B) does NOT have to be a skilled performer The type of experience necessary to produce changes is called _______ and the relatively permanent changes are called ___________. An example would be shooting soccer penalty kicks for an hour each day, and then during game time, never missing a penalty shot.A) training; conditioning Practicing a skill is most likely to bring about which of the following?A) conditioning Which of the following is true of abilities?A) They are primarily determined by genetics. The principle of quality refers toA) the importance of selecting the correct type of practice A) the importance of selecting the correct type of practice A generalist is one whoA) has mastered a few physical activities to a high degree C) has acquired low to moderate proficiency in a relatively large number of physical activities The components of health-related fitness include all of the following EXCEPTA) agility Humans differ from animals in that humansA)
can run faster and longer C) can match their movements to much more complex internal plans Which of the following most accurately describes the activity patterns of Americans?A) Approximately 25% of
Americans do not engage in any leisure-time physical activity five or more times per week. Which of the following differentiate(s) humans from animals?A)
Humans have an ability to improve their capacity for performance through planned and systematic training. The influence that parents' activity level has on a child's involvement in physical activity is an example of A)
their social environment A) their social environment Which of the following would be considered a closed rather than an open skill?A) shooting a three-pointer during a game B) hitting a baseball off a tee Which of the following correctly describes an underachiever?A) individual who has little ability but maximizes potential through practice and training D) individual who has much ability but fails to practice or train Identify which of the following are considered open and closed skills. Our individual reactions to the events and feelings associated with
physical activity are part of our subjective experiences.A) True The physical activity of humans is distinguished from that of animals by the fact that human movements are faster and stronger than those of most animals.A) True Although humans have a unique facility for planning and implementing physical experiences to improve their performance of physical
activity, most are not inclined to explore this potential to the fullest.A) True Personal attributes that influence physical activity experiences include things such as how much money a person has and where that person lives.A) True Abilities represent our skill level for performing a physical activity as a result of learning that occurs with practice.A)
True Open skills are those that require performers to coordinate their movements to a changing environment during the execution of the task.A) True In general, what happens to the amount of physical activity conducted as one ages?A) With age, physical activity amounts increase because of more available leisure time. B) With age, physical activity participation decreases. Two broad areas influence
one's physical activity experiences. Which of the following is NOT an influence?A) individual circumstances B) knowledge about the benefits of physical activity Engagement in motor skills and practice results in what?A) enjoyment Physical training results in __________ that improves __________.A) conditioning; skill level Choose the statement that best describes open skills. A) They require the same movement on every performance. C) The performance of the skill varies depending on the environmental factors. What do the terms emotions, cognition, dispositions, knowledge, and meanings
reflect?A) who we are physically C) our subjective physical activity experiences Which of these could be a characteristic of training? A) It is intended to overcome limitations in
strength, endurance, or flexibility. A) It is intended to overcome limitations in strength, endurance, or flexibility. The principle of
quantity stipulates that, all other things being equal, increasing the frequency of our engagement with the critical components of an activityA) leads to increases in our capacity to perform that activity A) leads to increases in our capacity to perform that activity What is the key to improving our physical activity performances? A) accumulating physical activity experiences A) accumulating physical activity experiences Which of the following is NOT true about practicing?A) Practice leads to relatively permanent changes. B) Practice usually is aimed at inducing health benefits. Which of the following is a characteristic of training?A) relatively permanent changes C) results most often in fitness improvements Human dexterity is allowed by the movement of theA) sliding wrist What is the type of performance experience engaged in for the express purpose of refining motor control function to improve
skills?A) practice Which type of person would be most likely hired as a coach at the high school level?A) generalist Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of training?A) increases ability to produce greater quantities of
physical activity A) increases ability to produce greater quantities of physical activity Experiences that engage us in the critical components
of an activity and that are most likely to improve our capacity to perform that activity reflect what type of experience? A) task analysis of the skill performed Which is an example of training?A) strategically preparing for a soccer game C) preparing for a marathon The type of performance experience engaged in for the express purpose of refining motor control function to improve skill is known asA) learning Our decisions concerning which
physical activity to pursue are determined largely byA) the physical payoffs of exercise D) how we feel before, during, and after the physical activity The type of knowledge that is derived
from our subjective experiences is calledA) rational or analytic knowledge One of the reasons we promote PA is the belief that it has the ability to positively affect well-being, psychological distress, and feelings of fatigue. After a vigorous bout of exercise, one would hope to see which of the following changes on
the subjective exercise experience scale (SEES)? A) Positive well-being would increase; psychological distress would increase. D) Positive well-being would increase; psychological distress would decrease. When physical activity experiences help you understand your performance limits, the knowledge is calledA) mystical knowledge B) Socratic self-knowledge
People who are attracted to the pain, sacrifice, and fatigue associated with physical activity value it as a(n)A) ascetic experience A woman who runs 2 miles each day only because it helps her maintain her weight may be said to haveA) an intrinsic orientation to physical activity B) an extrinsic orientation to physical activity An individual whose primary concern when competing in soccer is to beat his opponents may be said to have A) a task orientation to physical activity B) an ego orientation to physical activity The thrill and sense of danger that come from riding on a roller coaster, bungee jumping, and skydiving are calledA) equilibrium Self-efficacy refers toA) your sense of confidence to perform a specific physical activity A) your sense of confidence to perform a specific physical activity Spectators
who have knowledge about a sport including its history, competitive strategies, most important players, equipment, schedules, and so on are said toA) have internalized game knowledge C) have game spectator knowledge Relatively stable mind-sets toward physical
activity are known asA) attitudes People with an extrinsic approach to PA engage in a sport primarily for A) the physiological and psychological benefits (i.e., it helps them reduce stress) A) the physiological and psychological benefits (i.e., it helps them reduce stress) Kinesiologists are as interested in the subjective dimensions of physical activity as they are in the physical dimensions.A) True Which of the following is not true of kinesiology theory quizlet?Which of the following is NOT true of kinesiology theory? It is always directly applicable to professional practice.
What are the 2 main focuses of kinesiology?The two principal forms of physical activity studied by kinesiologists are sport and exercise.
What is kinesiology quizlet?Kinesiology. The Study of the Influence of Human Movement. Movement. Change in physical location/position. Physical Activity.
What are the three sources of knowledge of kinesiology Pick one and describe it in detail provide examples?What are the three sources of knowledge of kinesiology? Physical activity experience, scholarship through physical activity, and professional experience in physical activity.
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