Intro to Kinesiology First Half Midterm (1-3)

A benefit of physical activity is controlling blood pressure.

True.

According to the research findings of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, for most health outcomes, additional benefits occur as the amount of physical activity increases through higher intensity, greater frequency, and/or longer duration.

True.

Art, music, and literature enjoy numerous synergies and relationships with the exercise and sport sciences.

True.

Because dietary factors often affect physical performances, some exercise physiologists conduct research relative to nutritional factors.

True.

Illustrations of professional involvement would be joining a professional organization, reading its journals, and attending its conferences.

True.

Increased cognitive involvement in physical education usually leads to a better understanding of the activity and better execution of skills.

True.

Lack of motivation, time, money, physical skills, and knowledge prohibit many people's participation in physical activities.

True.

Obesity is a major health problem for children and adults in the United States.

True.

Physical therapy requires an understanding of the anatomical and physiological bases of human movement.

True.

According to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, when do the beneficial effects of exercise training begin to diminish?

Within two weeks.

Members of this association certify aerobics instructors and personal trainers.

American Council on Exercise.

Which of the following is a characteristic of skill-related physical fitness?

Balance.

Which of the objectives for physical education, exercise science, and sport includes the evaluation, application, synthesis, analysis, comprehension, and acquisition of knowledge?

Cognitive.

Monitoring of oxygen uptake and exhalation of carbon dioxide, measuring heart rate and function, and analyzing the chemical activities of the body during exercise are examples of research in this exercise and sport science.

Exercise Physiology.

Which of the exercise and sport sciences is the study of the causes and consequences of bodily functioning and changes occurring due to physical activity?

Exercise Physiology.

Motor development applies only to learning of motor skills by children.

False.

Practitioners are only interested in the application of knowledge, while disciplinarians are only interested in the creation of new knowledge.

False.

Specialists in nutrition promote scientific inquiry and the application of research findings to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and specific medical conditions.

False.

Sport biomechanists use treatment modalities such as ultrasound, whirlpool, and ice massage.

False.

Sport historians study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports.

False.

Which of the following is not related to skill-related physical fitness?

All of the above are related to skill-related fitness.

Members of this association facilitate research associated with physical activity, athletic training, and exercise physiology.

American College of Sports Medicine.

All high school coaches must have degrees in physical education.

False.

An academic discipline by definition must practically apply its body of knowledge.

False.

Physical activity and physical fitness mean the same thing.

False.

Physical activity, while beneficial, does not reduce the risk of hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes.

False.

The greatest challenge facing a personal trainer is designing a safe and effective program.

False.

There is no positive relationship between work productivity and level of physical fitness.

False.

In designing and implementing a fitness program, what are the four most important principles to implement?

Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Which of the following criteria is not essential for a field of study or work to be classified as a profession?

Professionals Must Hold Graduate Degrees.

A sport psychologist may use biofeedback to help athletes relax or control their arousal levels.

True.

One valued outcome of a school physical education program is to help students learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

True.

What is the principle of training that is defined changing equipment, exercises, and activities to avoid boredom, reduce risk of overuse injuries, and increase motivation or adherence?

Variety.

Which of the following is not a research-proven benefit of physical activity?

Increased eye-hand coordination.

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include research into developmentally appropriate physical education for all ages?

Motor Development.

Which of the exercise and sports sciences is described by the maturation and changes in motor behavior throughout life and individuals progressing from unskilled movements to the learning of complex motor patterns?

Motor Development.

Researchers in this exercise and sport science study information processing, types of feedback, and methods of practice.

Motor Learning.

Licensure requirements for physical education teachers are the same throughout the United States.

False.

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include the study of causal attribution relative to the importance placed on ability, effort, luck, and task difficulty on the outcome of a sporting event?

Sport Exercise Psychology.

Individuals in this exercise and sport science use both descriptive and interpretive research.

Sport History.

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include the study of sport marketing, sport finance, and legal aspects of sport?

Sport Management.

A person in this exercise and sport science would study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports.

Sport Philosophy.

In which of the exercise and sport sciences do specialists study achievement motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development?

Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Specialists in this exercise and sport science examine achievement, motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development.

Sport and Exercise Psychology.

A motor learning specialist examines the relationship of movements to prior knowledge and skills, transfer of learning, types of practice sessions, and feedback and knowledge of results.

True.

Applied sport psychology focuses on using an understanding psychological theories and techniques to help athletes improve their performances.

True.

Physical therapy is the treatment of physical injury or dysfunction using therapeutic exercises and modalities with the goal of restoring normal function.

True.

Professional organizations publish journals to disseminate research findings and information that can enhance the learning of individuals in the field.

True.

Sportsmanship, discipline, self-confidence, and stress management are desirable affective outcomes of physical education, exercise science, and sport programs.

True.

The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health recommends that people of all ages, both male and female, should participate in moderate amount (minimum of 30 minutes) of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week in order to enjoy the associated health benefits.

True.

The first step in the research process or scientific method is to ask a research question or state a problem that is measurable.

True.

Which association establishes professional standards for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries?

National Athletic Trainers' Association.

Members of this association oversee interscholastic sports.

National Federation of State High School Associations.

Members of this association organize college recreational programs.

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.

Which of the following describes the principle of training that is defined as placing increasing amounts of stress on the body to cause adaptations that improve fitness?

Overload.

A sport philosopher studies the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of an effective conditioning program.

False.

Physical activity must be vigorous, defined as exercising above the target heart rate zone, in order to be beneficial.

False.

School physical education programs are financed well and a priority in schools because of their unique contributions to the education of the whole child.

False.

School teachers who also coach are paid approximately half of their salaries for teaching and half of their salaries for coaching.

False.

Senior citizens should not participate in vigorous activity because of cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, and arthritis.

False.

Specialists in this exercise and sport science study the mechanical principles of force application and absorption, leverage, and stability.

Sport Biomechanics.

A student must have completed an entry-level athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and pass the Board of Certification exam in order to become certified as an athletic trainer.

True.

Exercise physiologists investigate the biochemical reactions that supply muscles with energy.

True.

Exercise scientists in clinical settings are committed to helping people of all ages learn more about the importance of physical activity to their health and well-being.

True.

Knowledge of results and feedback are associated with motor learning.

True.

Many of the beneficial affects of exercise training from both endurance and resistance activities diminish within two weeks if physical activity is substantially reduced, and benefits disappear within two to eight months if physical activity is not resumed.

True.

The best academic preparation for a student majoring in sport management includes management foundations, sports applications, and an internship or work experience within the field.

True.

Wellness includes the emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being, quality of life, and ability to contribute to society.

True.

Expecting students to demonstrate good sportsmanship during class activities is an example of which type of physical education objective?

Affective.

Which of the following responsibilities is an athletic trainer not expected to complete?

All of the Above.

Which of these is a manipulative skill?

All of the above are manipulative skills.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an academic discipline?

Body of Scholarly Knowledge.

Which of these following is a benefit of flexibility?

Both A and D. Enhances circulation of the blood and healing of muscular injuries; Improves range of motion of joints.

A sport manager may use computer-enhanced images to analyze and improve the performance of sport skills.

False.

Daily physical education is currently required for all students in public and private schools.

False.

Individuals with chronic medical conditions should avoid physical activity.

False.

Methods of practice, such as whole or part and physical or mental, are often studied by the sport sociologist.

False.

Motor learning specialists and sport psychologists are interested in studying how imaging may improve an athlete's performance.

False.

Muscular strength and muscular endurance mean the same thing.

False.

Exercise physiologists, sport biomechanists, and athletic trainers may conduct joint research projects concerning ways to prevent the reoccurrence of injuries.

True.

Members of this association offer recreation programs for the general public.

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.