Kin 150- Chapter 2 Test- Barnes
true or false Holding a physical fitness specialist or personal trainer certificate is a requirement for getting a job in a health, fitness, or sport club.
False
true or false Students do not know enough to participate in internships until after they have completed their undergraduate degrees
False
true or false The National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification must certify anyone who serves as an athletic trainer in a high school.
False
What are five factors that could influence your career choice(s)?
Family and significant others Identification with role model(s) Knowledgeable about many aspects of this career Would personally enjoy this career Enjoy working with people Desire to serve others Ease of entrance into this career Monetary and other benefits from this career Time compatibility (work hours versus leisure time) meets personal desires Job security available in this career
List five important factors influencing career choices.
Family, friends, teachers, and other role models; desire to work with people; desire to serve others; knowledge and skills; job security; money, or other benefits; ease of entrance into this career
Explain the origin of men's and women's collegiate sports programs and of amateur sports programs in general in the United States in the late 1800s
Men in colleges began their own competitions and continued to promote them until faculties imposed greater controls to address the problems that occurred Women physical educators offered mostly sporting diversions for participation, not competition, that were viewed as appropriate for female students The Amateur Athletic Union and other groups offered competitions in numerous sports, primarily for men
What were the four themes or areas of gymnastics for Per Henrik Ling at the Royal Gymnastics Central Institute?
Military Medical Pedagogical Aesthetics
Why did Roman males train physically during the time of the Republic?
Prepare for war
What was Hjalmar Ling's program for school gymnastics for Swedish children?
Progressive, precise execution of movements on command; adapted to ages, ability levels and both sexes; adapted apparatus to children
What is the Protestant work ethic?
Putting work ahead of pleasure
What is the importance of developing a personal philosophy?
To identify personal values and how these shape your approach to your career
true or false Intramural programs can provide opportunities to officiate, schedule, program, and manage personnel.
True
true or false No required national certification program exists for coaches
True
true or false Setting goals helps people articulate their determination to achieve future expectations.
True
true or false The Ph.D. is more research oriented than is the Ed.D.
True
true or false Youth sport programs provide opportunities for individuals to develop their officiating abilities
True
Dudley Sargent called the meeting that led to the establishment of the Association for the Advancement of Physical Education
false
Football was the first men's intercollegiate event
false
Lacrosse, footraces, bowling, and baseball were among the popular sporting pastimes of early residents of the colony that became Virginia.
false
Native Americans borrowed their ball games from European immigrants
false
Puritan attitudes favored participation in sporting diversions
false
The Amateur Athletics Union helped spread the sports of basketball and volleyball.
false
The National Collegiate Athletic Association was established to check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports.
false
true or false A Master of Education degree is required for a teacher to be licensed to teach.
false
true or false A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, sport manager, or exercise science is required to become an instructor in outdoor education.
false
true or false A personal trainer and a strength coach is the same career choice.
false
true or false A portfolio contains a resume and letters of recommendation
false
true or false Because athletic programs at large universities have become businesses, coaches increasingly have earned master's degrees in sport management.
false
true or false Career opportunities in the exercise and sport science are limited.
false
true or false College coaches must have earned at least a master's degree.
false
true or false Danish gymnastics were based on the principles of naturalism and individualized programs
false
true or false During the Middle Ages, females trained physically so they could bear healthy children.
false
true or false Friedrich Jahn wrote Gymnastics for the Young, the theoretical foundation for modern physical education programs
false
true or false Greek athletes took great pride in setting records in sports.
false
true or false In Athens, girls trained physically so they could bear healthy children.
false
true or false More teachers desire coaching positions in the schools than there are available teams to coach.
false
true or false Most careers in fitness fields offer lucrative salaries and traditional working hours.
false
true or false Naturalism was the program theme shared by Friedrich Jahn, Per Henrik Ling, and Franz Nachtegall.
false
true or false Obtaining a certification in the content field is a prerequisite to obtaining an internship
false
true or false Participation in extracurricular activities while in college will not enhance your potential for employment
false
true or false Serving as a subject in a research study is an example of an internship.
false
true or false The Olympic Games were ended by the Romans around 400 A.D. because the Romans did not want to lose to the Greeks in these athletic contests
false
true or false The agoge, the Spartan educational system, advocated the singular goal of intellectual development
false
true or false The career choice made in college is critically important since seldom does a person change careers during a lifetime.
false
true or false The contribution of Great Britain to physical education programs in the United States was formal gymnastics.
false
true or false The director of a cardiac rehabilitation program must be certified as a personal trainer.
false
true or false The favorite leisure activity for the Romans during the Roman Empire was attending the 40 olympic games
false
true or false The loser had to raise his hand to admit defeat in wrestling in the ancient Olympic Games
false
true or false The two schools attended by Spartan boys were the wrestling school and the music school.
false
true or false Work hours for intramural/campus recreation specialists are normally 8 am to 5 pm.
false
true or false it is illegal (violation of state laws) for physical educators to teach classes in the public schools outside their major field.
false
What immigrant group lived in isolated communities in the United States, thus maintaining their national identity and gymnastics program?
germans
What is a combat between two knights on horseback with lances who try to knock each other off their horses?
joust
What was the system of exercises with wands, rings, bean-bags, dumbbells, and Indian clubs advocated by Dioclesion Lewis?
light gymnastics
What is anthropometrics?
measurement of man
What was the programmatic theme of Franz Nachtegall's program in Denmark?
nationalism
What was the theme of the gymnastics program at the Philanthropinum and Schnepfenthal Institute?
naturalism
true or false A need exists for physical education, exercise science, and sport professionals prepared to provide recreational and leisure activities for senior citizens.
true
true or false A portfolio is individualized so a person can include whatever documents can best describe his or her accomplishments.
true
true or false A portfolio used to obtain a job should include a professional philosophy
true
true or false An elementary physical education teacher must be licensed to teach.
true
true or false An illustration of the popularity of athletics for the Greeks was the existence of numerous Pan-Hellenic festivals.
true
true or false Becoming a compliance officer in intercollegiate athletics is an example of a career choice for a sport manager.
true
true or false Before choosing a career, it is important to assess your personal lifestyle preferences.
true
true or false Careers in fitness may include leadership, instruction, and exercise prescription in clinical, club, and specialized settings.
true
true or false Careers in sport management could include sales positions for sports clothing and sporting equipment.
true
true or false Careers in sports broadcasting, sports journalism, and sports photography reflect the interdependence of sports and the media.
true
true or false Continuing education or lifelong learning of new knowledge and skills are beneficial for career advancement.
true
true or false During the Renaissance, the human body as a work of art was again revered.
true
true or false Fringe benefits are non-salary compensations of employment.
true
true or false Gymnasiums during the Late Athenian era of time became pleasure resorts and places for philosophical discussions instead of activity-filled centers; the only ones who trained physically there were professional athletes
true
true or false In the early years, the Olympic Games were dominated by the Spartans
true
true or false Individuals with degrees in sport management find jobs in professional and college sports programs, recreation departments, corporate fitness centers, and commercial sports businesses.
true
true or false Knights trained squires in archery, climbing, fencing, riding, swimming, and wrestling.
true
true or false Maidens in Greece during ancient times competed in the Heraean Games
true
true or false Many corporate fitness centers provide individually prescribed exercise programs, health appraisals, and stress management workshops.
true
true or false Naturalism was the initial theme of educational gymnastics programs in Germany.
true
true or false Naturalism, according to Rousseau, stressed that each child possesses a unique readiness to learn.
true
true or false Opportunities to teach sport skills exist in schools, youth sport programs, public and private health, fitness and sport clubs, and colleges.
true
true or false Social skills, sales ability, and sports expertise are important credentials for careers in health and fitness clubs.
true
true or false Sport management degrees provide important preparation for administering golf courses, bowling lanes, gymnastics schools, tennis camps, and swimming centers.
true
true or false The Graduate Record Exam is a type of a graduate entrance or admissions test
true
true or false The Greek gods were worshipped as the personifications of the Greek Ideal
true
true or false The Turner gymnastics movement promoted physical development for nationalistic goals.
true
true or false The opportunity to be responsible for other people and their performance could be a factor contributing to career choice.
true
true or false The singular focus for Romans during the Republic was serving the state in battle
true
true or false Vaulting bucks, parallel bars, climbing ladders and ropes, balance beams, running track, and a wrestling ring were located at the turnplatz set up by Friedrich Jahn.
true
true or false Volunteer activities are ways that students can participate in experiences related to their future profession and current major.
true
true or false Warrior activities were the same as the athletic contests during the funeral games.
true
true or false Winners in the ancient Olympic Games often received statutes, odes in their honor, cash, and special privileges from their city-states, but only an olive wreath at Olympia.
true
What organization that was established in the late 1800s to check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports (and especially track and field)? A. Amateur Athletic Union B. American Physical Education Association (today's American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance) C. Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women D. National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics E. National Collegiate Athletic Association
A, Amateur Athletic Union
What was the purpose of the original Olympic Games? A. Honor Zeus B. Win prizes C. Determine the superior city-state D. Find a best all-around warrior E. Nationalism
A. Honor Zeus
Who started the Public Schools Athletic League in New York City? A. Luther Gulick B. Clark Hetherington C. Jay Nash D. Jesse Williams E. Thomas Wood
A. Luther Gulick
Who was the most significant person in the formulation of the rules of American football? A. Walter Camp B. James Naismith C. Knute Rockne D. Theodore Roosevelt E. Amos Alonzo Stagg
A. Walter Camp
Which of the following would not be an outcome of completing an internship? A. Always results in a full-time job with the same organization B. Benefits from extensive hands-on learning experiences C. Develops networks with potential employers D. Gains a competitive edge when seeking employment E. Learns from fellow employees
A. always results in a full-time job with the same organization
What was a primary reason why playgrounds were established in cities in the 1800s? A. Assimilation and social control of children B. Give children a place to play after school C. So politicians could win votes D. To provide facilities for youth sports programs E. No playgrounds were established in cities at that time.
A. assimilation and social control of children
Upper-class boys in this civilization were educated at two schools that stressed the importance of all-around development. A. Athens B. England C. Germany D. Sparta E. Sweden
A. athens
Which of the following would describe the attitudes of men toward physical activities during the Roman Republic? A. Being a citizen-soldier B. Belief in the chivalric code C. Emulation of the body beautiful D. Playing the game for the game's sake E. Unity of the man of action with the man of wisdom
A. being a citizen soldier
Which of the following was not a skill learned by squires during the medieval period? A. Charioteering B. Dancing C. Fencing D. Jousting E. Wresting
A. charioteering
Which of the following was a cause for the ending of the ancient Olympic Games? A. Corruption, cheating, professionalism, and specialization by the athletes B. People in the Middle Ages did not value the Greek Ideal C. Rome defeated and captured all of Greece D. Spartans defeated and captured the Athenians E. The Olympic Games have been continuous
A. corruption, cheating, professionalism, and specialization by the athletes
What series of activities engaged in by the knights led to the influence of the Greek culture on Europe (led to the Renaissance)? A. Crusades B. Grand tourneys C. Jousts D. Reformation E. Roman conquests
A. crusades
What was the initial purpose of the YMCA Training School? A. Develop the all-around man B. Prepare teachers of German gymnastics C. Prepare teachers of light gymnastics D. Prepare teachers of Swedish gymnastics E. Prepare teachers of the Sargent system
A. develop the all-around man
What was the initial purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Training School? A. Develop the all-around man and to send him out as a physical director B. Prepare teachers of light gymnastics C. Prepare teachers of German gymnastics D. Prepare teachers of Swedish gymnastics E. Prepare teachers of the Sargent system
A. develop the all-around man and to send him out as a physical director
What was the purpose of the chariot races and gladiatorial contests during the Roman Empire? A. Entertain the people B. Develop warrior skills of Roman soldiers C. Honor the gods D. Kill slaves and captives E. All of the above
A. entertain the people
Which of the following would not be a responsibility of a sport promotions director? A. Facility management B. Increase ticket sales C. Market the team's image and reputation D. Sell team merchandise E. All of the above are associated responsibilities.
A. facility management
What was the place for physical training for Athenians citizens? A. Gymnasium B. Military camps C. Olympia D. Palaestra E. Thermae
A. gymnasium
What was the founding purpose of the Amateur Athletic Union? A. To check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports B. To combine men, women, boys, and girls into one competitive sports organization C. To control all amateur athletic competitions in the United States D. To select athletes for Olympic teams E. To provide an alternative organization to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
A. to check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports
Name five examples of careers in sport management.
Accounting and finance; corporate fitness; community relations; customer services; equipment design; facility operations health club; human resources; intramurals/campus recreation; media relations; merchandise sales program administration; public fitness and recreation; sport camp or school; sport club; sport hall of fame and museum; theme park and resort; ticket sales
Name three examples of careers in recreation and leisure services.
Adaptive recreation; arts and crafts coordination; aquatics program coordination; camp counseling, facility operations; outdoor adventure instruction; program supervision; recreation coordination for fitness and wellness; recreation program management; recreation therapy; senior center management; sport instruction; wilderness therapy counseling
What is the professional association that encourages scientific research among physicians, exercise physiologists, physical educators, and athletic trainers?
American College of Sports Medicine
What is the name of one professional organization that offers a certification for personal trainers?
American College of Sports Medicine National Strength and Conditioning Association
What are five resources or aids that can help you in your job search?
Ask advice of faculty; read professional journals to expand your knowledge about careers; use your college placement center to seek information about jobs; read about graduate programs in brochures in the library or via the Internet; attend conventions and workshops to meet people (network) and learn
What are several careers for which a graduate degree or degrees would be desirable or required?
Athletic trainer; college physical activity and sport instructor; school physical education teacher; intramural director; athletic director; sport manager; exercise scientist in a corporate or commercial fitness setting; recreation program director
What organization offers Certified Personal Trainer, Clinical Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Instructor, and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification programs? A. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance B. American College of Sports Medicine C. American Council on Exercise D. National Association for Sports and Physical Education E. National Recreation and Park Association
B. American college of sports medicine
Which European nation influenced amateur sport worldwide? A. Denmark B. England C. France D. Germany E. Sweden
B. England
What is the unity of the man of action and the man of wisdom? A. British Amateur Sport Ideal B. Greek Ideal C. Idealism D. Nationalism E. Naturalism
B. Greek ideal
Which organization in the United States historically dominated the United States Olympic Committee through its control of international competition in several sports? A. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance B. Amateur Athletic Union C. Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women D. National Amateur Athletic Federation and its Women's Division E. National Collegiate Athletic Association
B. amateur athletic union
With which group was Swedish gymnastics most popular in the United States? A. Athletes B. Females C. Males D. Senior citizens E. None of the above
B. females
What is often associated with sports played by Native Americans? A. Cheating B. Gambling C. Lucrative prizes for winners D. Professional coaches E. Sacrifices of animals
B. gambling
Professionals in this career help individuals rehabilitate from injuries and disabling conditions. A. Elementary physical education B. Physical therapy C. Senior citizens' exercise programs D. Sporting goods sales E. Sports information
B. physical therapy
What was the reason for the establishment of the National Collegiate Athletic Association? A. To offer national championships B. To reduce or eliminate injuries and deaths in football C. To select athletics to represent the United States in the Olympic Games D. To standardize rules for intercollegiate sports competitions E. Both C and D
B. to reduce or eliminate injuries and deaths in football
How did knightly training serve a bridging role between the Dark Ages and the Renaissance?
Between a period of reduced emphasis on military preparedness and a renewal of concern about physical awareness and development; knightly training kept alive some interest in training the body; through the Crusades they helped rediscover the Greek culture
What were the two activities in the ancient Olympic Games in which the loser has to raise his hand to admit defeat?
Boxing Pancratium
What is a combat between armed knights who divided into teams and fought under conditions similar to war? A. Funeral games B. Gladiatorial contests C. Grand tourney D. Joust E. Pancratium
C. Grand tourney
The sporting heritage in the United States came primarily from which country? A. France B. Germany C. Great Britain D. Holland E. Sweden
C. Great Britain
Which of the following institutions offered teachers an outstanding advanced curriculum and faculty, making a certificate from it highly prestigious? A. Anderson Normal School B. Boston Normal School of Gymnastics C. Harvard Summer School D. Normal School of the North American Gymnastic Union E. Sargent Normal School
C. Harvard Summer School
In which event in the ancient Olympic Games was the winner the symbol of the all- around athlete? A. Chariot race B. Pancratium C. Pentathlon D. Stade race E. Wrestling
C. Pentathlon
Who was the founder of Swedish gymnastics and the director the Royal Gymnastics Central Institute? A. Johann GutsMuths B. Friedrich Jahn C. Per Henrik Ling D. Franz Nachtegall E. Adolph Spiess
C. Per Henrik Ling
What was the theme of Danish gymnastics under Franz Nachtegall at the Military 16. Gymnastics Institute? A. Anthropometrics B. Greek Ideal C. Nationalism D. Naturalism E. Play the game for the game's sake
C. nationalism
What was the theme of Johann Basedow's program of physical education at the Philanthropinum? A. Medical gymnastics B. Nationalism C. Naturalism D. Play E. Sound mind in a sound body
C. naturalism
Which of the following would require a certification or license for employment in this career? A. Athletic director B. Personal trainer C. Physical therapist D. Youth sport coach E. All of the above require a certification or license
C. physical therapist
Which of the following described the British Amateur Sport Ideal in the 1800s? A. A sport for every person and every person in a sport B. Physical fitness for all C. Play the game for the game's sake D. Readiness to learn E. There are no limits to my efforts, unless I limit myself
C. play the game for the game's sake
Which of the following career areas is associated with the leisure services field? A. Athletic training B. Elementary physical education specialist C. Private sport club D. Sport psychology E. None of the above
C. private sport club
Which of the following is not an example of sport marketing? A. Fund raising for capital improvements for college athletics B. Health club membership sales C. Research and design of improved equipment and facilities D. Sports clothing sales E. All of the above are examples.
C. research and design of improved equipment and facilities
What were the three activities that the Romans, during the Empire, spent their days doing?
Chariot races; gladiatorial contests; go to thermae
What are two benefits to your career if you obtain a certification?
Confirms attainment of a high level of competence and achievement of professional standards Demonstrates that fundamental knowledge and skills associated with job responsibilities have been learned Shows a willingness and commitment to enhance career preparation Provides potential clients and the general public with a quality control measure that reassures them of a proven level of competence Enables potential employers to differentiate among applicants based on a known standard of knowledge and skills
Who developed the apparatus or machines used at Harvard in individualized programs for the physical development of students? A. William Anderson B. Luther Gulick C. Edward Hitchcock D. Dudley Sargent E. Jesse Williams
D. Dudley Sargent
In which European nation did school gymnastics begin with these characteristics: exercise hall required; trained instructors; one class period per day; grades given; adapted to age levels; and for boys and girls? A. Denmark B. England C. France D. Germany E. Sweden
D. Germany
Which of the following was not a characteristic of the physical education program at Amherst College? A. Anthropometric measurements were taken B. Classes met four days a week C. Exercises were executed to the accompaniment of music D. Intramural competitions were sponsored E. Squad captains led class exercises
D. Intramural competitions were sponsored
Which of the following was the most important program emphasis for Per Henrik Ling's Swedish gymnastics? A. Aesthetic B. Educational C. Medical D. Military E. All the above were emphasized equally
D. Military
Which of the following was not a sport competed in by Homeric Greeks? A. Boxing B. Chariot racing C. Foot racing D. Pancratium E. Wrestling
D. Pancratium
German Turner gymnastics were first introduced in the United States in which of these institutions? A. Boston Normal School of Gymnastics B. Harvard Summer School C. New York City YMCA D. Round Hill School E. Playgrounds in Chicago
D. Round Hill School
Which of the following were popular activities for the Romans during the Empire? A. Attending the funeral games B. Attending the Olympic Games C. Chariot races D. Chariot races, gladiatorial contests, and going to the thermae E. None of the above
D. chariot races, gladiatorial contests, and going to the thermae
What was the purpose of the educational program for boys in Early Athens? A. Develop athletes B. Develop philosophers C. Develop soldiers D. Develop the all-around man E. None of the above
D. develop the all around man
What system emphasized movements using hand-held apparatus, such as dumb bells and Indian clubs? A. Association gymnastics B. Calisthenics C. German gymnastics D. Light gymnastics E. Swedish gymnastics
D. light gymnastics
Which of the following is not a characteristic of athletic competitions for Greeks during the Homeric era? A. Competitors were warriors B. Held in conjunction with funerals C. Individual competitions D. Men and women competed E. Victories were sought more fiercely than records
D. men and women competed
Which of the following was a characteristic of the funeral games of the Homeric era? A. Scheduled every four years B. Held in honor of the gods C. Competed in between warriors from two city-states D. Only warriors competed E. Prizes were olive wreaths
D. only warriors competed
What role did the government in Sparta play in the physical development of boys? A. Emphasized all-around development B. Required attendance at the music school C. Required attendance at the wrestling school D. Required that boys train to become soldiers beginning at age 7 in the public barracks E. All of the above
D. required that boys train to become soldiers beginning at age 7 in the public barracks
For this career, a person needs skills in interviewing, writing, and the willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines? A. Athletic administration B. Coaching C. Recreation services D. Sports journalism E. University teaching
D. sport journalism
Who was trained in archery, climbing, fencing, jousting, riding, swimming, wrestling, and courtly manners? A. Greek warriors B. Pages C. Public school students in England D. Squires E. University students in England
D. squires
Which of the following was a characteristic of public school sports in Great Britain in the 1800s? A. Competitions between schools were emphasized. B. The boys practiced long hours to develop their sports skills. C. The boys trained to become physically fit. D. The boys were sport generalists rather than specialists in certain sports. E. All of the above were characteristics
D. the boys were sport generalists rather than specialists in certain sports
What was one reason why German gymnastics did not become the basis for the system of physical education in the United States? A. Too much emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance B. Too much emphasis on exercise on command C. Too much emphasis on posture correction D. Too much emphasis on strength development E. All of the above were contributing factors
D. too much emphasis on strength development
Which of the following is not descriptive of the Greek Ideal? A. Appreciation of the aesthetics of beauty of movement B. Beautiful body matched with beautiful deeds C. Emphasized honor, modesty, and fair play D. Winning the pancratium E. All of the above were ideals depicted in the Greek Ideal.
D. winning the pancratium
For which of the following could you volunteer so that you could gain experience for a career in a related field? A. Community recreation director B. Exercise testing technologist C. High school basketball official D. Youth sport coach E. You could do all of these as a volunteer to gain experience.
D. youth sport coach
What certification is offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association? A. Certified optimal performance trainer B. Certified personal trainer C. Certified physical fitness specialist D. Certified strength and conditioning specialist E. Both B and D
E. Both B and D
Who designed exercise machines for individualized physical development? A. William Anderson B. Edward Hartwell C. Edward Hitchcock D. Nils Posse E. Dudley Sargent
E. Dudley Sargent
Which type of program was taught at the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics? A. Calisthenics B. German gymnastics C. Sargent's system D. Sports and games E. Swedish gymnastics
E. Swedish gymnastics
This career requires a doctor's degree and research productivity for tenure. A. Athletic administration B. Athletic training C. Fitness club management D. Therapeutic recreation E. University professor in one of the exercise and sport sciences
E. University professor in one of the exercise and sport sciences
Which of these does not emphasize the importance of obtaining a specialized certification? A. Confirms the attainment of a high level of competence and the achievement of the standards of the profession B. Enables potential employers to differentiate among applicants based on a known standard of knowledge and skills C. Provides potential clients and the general public with a quality control measure reassuring them that a certified person has a proven level of competence D. Shows a willingness and commitment on the part of certification applicants to enhance career preparation E. All are important relative to certifications.
E. all are important relative to certifications
Which of the following is not important for goal setting? A. Establish a challenging, yet attainable, path to achieving the goal B. Establish a specific goal that is important and write it down C. Identify measurable criteria that will verify progress in achieving the goal D. Set a specific time limit so you will know that the price to be paid will be worth it when the goal is accomplished E. All of the above are important in effective goal setting.
E. all of the above are important in effective goal setting
Which of the following questions might be important to ask about a prospective career? A. What are the prior experiences required? B. What is the education or degree required? C. What is the potential for advancement in this career? D. What is the salary range? E. All of the above are important questions to ask
E. all of the above are important questions to ask
which of the following would not be a benefit of interviewing a person who is currently working in the career that interests you? A. Determine is the salary range appeals to you B. Gain insights into the scope of responsibilities C. Learn about working conditions and hours D. Understand the educational requirements E. All of the above are potential benefits that could be gained.
E. all of the above are potential benefits that could be gained
Which of the following would not be an influencing factor on a person's career choice? A. A role model in this career B. Enjoyment of working with people C. Monetary benefits D. Job security E. All of the above could be influencing factors.
E. all of the above could be influencing factors
Which of the following was not an indicator of the decline of the Greek Ideal in the late Athenian era? A. Economic expansion B. Individualism C. Intellectual curiosity D. Professionalism in athletics E. All of the above were signs of the decline.
E. all of the above were signs of the decline
Which of the following is not a valuable aspect of career preparation for a physical education teacher in a school? A. Observing master teachers as they instruct students in schools B. Mini-teaching experiences in college classes C. Serving as a camp counselor D. Teaching private sport lessons E. All of the above would be helpful learning experience
E. all of the above would be helpful learning experience
Where were upper-class Athenian boys educated during the early era of time? A. Didascaleum (music school) B. Gymnasium C. Olympia D. Palaestra (wrestling school) E. Both A and D
E. both A and D
Which of the following was a requirement for participation in the ancient Olympic Games? A. Ownership of land B. Pledge an oath of fair play C. Training for 10 months before the competition D. Upper-class status E. Both B and C
E. both B and C
Which of the following must an athletic trainer complete in order to obtain certification? A. Complete a master's degree program B. Complete a semester-long internship C. Complete an accredited program D. Pass a certification examination E. Both C and D
E. both C and D
These people practiced yoga, a system of meditation and regulated breathing Athenians Chinese Egyptians Spartans None of these
E. none of the above
What term or phrase describes the influence of European religions on attitudes toward play in the United States beginning in the colonial time and continuing until today? A. Amateurism B. Everything according to nature C. Play the game for the game's sake D. Professionalism E. Protestant work ethic
E. protestant work ethic
During this period there was a rebirth of and an eagerness for learning. A. Dark Ages B. Homeric era C. Middle Ages D. Reformation E. Renaissance
E. renaissance
In which system of gymnastics did school children engage in the progressive, precise execution of movements on command? A. British B. Danish C. German D. Light E. Swedish
E. swedish
What Friedrich Jahn's gymnastics program? A. Develop the all-around man B. Manual labor C. Naturalism D. Teaching values through gymnastics E. Turner
E. turner
Johann GutsMuths at Schnepfenthal Institute taught all except which of these activities? A. Greek-type exercises B. Knightly activities C. Military exercises D. Natural activities E. Turner gymnastics
E. turner gymnastics
Compare the athletic programs in early Athens, late Athens, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.
Early Athens — stressed all-around development for males to be prepared for battle and athletics Late Athens — had mostly professional athletes, while other males did not train their bodies Roman Republic — males trained militarily but were spectators when not at war Roman Empire — provided frequent festivals for spectators and males did not train physically
What were any two characteristics of Adolph Spiess' school gymnastics program in Germany?
Exercise hall; trained instructors; daily; equal to other subjects by giving grades; adapted to age levels; provided for boys and girls; free exercise with music; marching with music and stressed discipline
true or false Admission requirements to graduate schools are standardized nationally.
False
true or false All master's degree programs in physical education require specialization and a thesis or an internship.
False
Compare the positive and negative features of teaching physical activities in at least three non- school settings.
Fitness club — positive: personal enjoyment; working with people; good facilities and equipment; people want to participate Fitness club — negative: working evenings and weekends and often long hours; no job security; often must put sales ahead of service Corporate fitness program — positive: personal enjoyment; working with people; good facilities and equipment Corporate fitness program — negative: working evenings and weekends and often long hours; no job security; lack of adherence to exercise programs by participants Senior citizens' recreational program — positive: personal enjoyment; working with people Senior citizens' recreational program — negative: limited facilities and equipment; no job security; low salaries
What are several reasons why volunteering in activities related to your chosen career is important?
Gain experiences, knowledge, and skills; learn if this type of career is of interest; networking with individuals who might offer future jobs; allows for practical application of theory learned in classes
What were the competing programs in the "Battle of the Systems"?
German and Swedish gymnastics — strength and bodily development Hitchcock's program — light gymnastics and sports Sargent's program — individualized exercises Association gymnastics — sports No one program was adopted; in the twentieth century, sports and games prevailed
Compare the nationalistic gymnastics programs in Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
Germany — stressed development of a strong youth through heavy apparatus work Denmark — military training using command-response exercises Sweden — precise, progressive movements for soldiers with limited apparatus
What are three benefits of completing an internship?
Get more extensive learning experiences Benefit from extensive hands-on experiences Obtain better preparation for employment Gain a competitive edge when seeking employment Develop networks with potential employers Learn from fellow employees and build good relationships with them Impress internship employers, making them more likely to hire you as a full-time employee Position yourself for more job offers Qualify for a higher starting salary Advance through more frequent promotions
What was a combat between armed knights who divided into teams and fought under conditions similar to war (later was eliminated due to the deaths of knights)?
Grand tourney or melee
What is the term used to describe the unity of the man of action and the man of wisdom?
Greek Ideal
What were two requirements for athletes who competed in the ancient Olympic Games?
Greek citizen; any social class; train 10 months and last month at Olympia; pledge an oath of fair play; compete in the nude
What was the name of the school that between 1887 and 1932 offered advanced training for teachers of physical education?
Harvard Summer School
What were four components of Edward Hitchcock's health and physical education program at Amherst College?
Health lectures 20 minutes of daily Light gymnastics 10 minutes of sports Anthropometrics
What is the purpose of the ancient Olympic Games?
Honor Zeus and other gods
What was the importance of hygiene and strength development in early physical education programs in the United States?
Hygiene — to keep students healthy so they could study, learn, and live better Strength — to aid in thwarting the lack of activity because of studying and lifestyle changes
Why did the Late Athenians deemphasize the development of the body?
Intellectualism; decline in military interest and involvement; replacement of citizens by mercenaries
Discuss the evolution of the play movement for children in the late 1800s
It began by providing safe and appropriate play spaces and opportunities for children in cities, and especially for the social control and assimilation of immigrant children. As leisure time and interests expanded, communities began to provide recreational opportunities, programs, and facilities for individuals of all ages
What are several ways that you can become actively involved as a professional while still a student
Join your institution's physical education, exercise science, or sport majors club; join state, regional, or national professional associations; volunteer to serve as a research subject or assistant; help in fund raising for charities by conducting activity programs; coach a youth sport team; learn to officiate in intramurals; serve as a camp counselor; offer to report on sporting events for the college newspaper
What is the British Amateur Sport Ideal?
Learning moral values such as sportsmanship and teamwork, through sports and an upper- class snobbishness toward competing against those who might violate the amateur tradition
What was the purpose or theme of Friedrich Jahn's system of turner gymnastics?
Nationalism
What were the five types or categories of activities taught by Johann GutsMuths at Schnepfenthal Institute?
Natural activities; Greek-type activities; knightly activities; military exercises; manual labor
What was the significance of the concept of naturalism in the development of European gymnastics programs?
Naturalism was the basis for the first schools that stressed physical development through gymnastics and other activities; each subsequent program borrowed concepts from earlier ones
What are two benefits received by becoming a member of a professional organization?
Networking; reading professional journals; obtaining certifications; professional development;
What was the outcome of the "Battle of the Systems"?
None of the systems was adopted
Why were normal schools vital to the development of physical education programs during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Only available means of preparing physical education teachers who were in demand as more schools offered physical education programs
What was the sport in the ancient Olympic Games that symbolized the all-around athlete?
Pentathlon
What is the academic degree required for professors in college who teach in one of the exercise and sport sciences?
Ph.D.
What were the two types of activities that took place at a gymnasium in Early Athens?
Physical development Intellectual activities
Describe the requirements for entry, availability, and accessibility of coaching positions in colleges and universities along with the job potential in these careers.
Requirements: college degree; coaching experience; college playing experience is helpful Availability: plenty of positions, except in football and basketball, resulting from constant turnover Accessibility: success in these areas or positions and networking with those who can help you get a job Job potential: little job security although opportunities for advancement if successful
What are the purposes of short-term and long-term goals?
Short-term goals should provide semester, year, or collegiate goals that are unique to each person Long-term goals should relate to one's chosen career and aspirations for it
Contrast the Spartan and the Athenian civilizations following their departure from the Greek Ideal.
Sparta stressed the "man of action" for military conquests and control over its soldiers and captives Athens stressed the "man of wisdom" because of intellectualism, individualism, and military complacency
What are the five requirements for setting and achieving goals?
Specific — establish a definite goal that is important and write it down Measurable — identify specific criteria that will verify progress in achieving the goal Attainable — establish a challenging, yet realistic, path to achieving the goal Rewarding — identify the reasons why this goal is important and visualize how it will feel when this goal is accomplished Timely — set a specific time limit so you will know that the price to be paid will be worth it when the goal is accomplished
What were three characteristics that described sports for public-school boys in England?
Sports more influential than of books and scholastic training; physical fitness was not valued; sports were just a part of life; less specialized with less expertise; sport skills learned by playing; masters acted as coaches; sports were believed to teach socialization skills, leadership, loyalty, cooperation, sportsmanship, self-discipline, and initiative
What were the five events in the pentathlon during the ancient Olympics?
Stade race; javelin; long jump; discus; wrestling
What types of career-related experiences can you gain while a student?
Volunteering as a research assistant; serving as a tutor; helping with Special Olympics; working on a community service project; completing an internship; providing leadership in a student organizations; working with a student professional organization
What were two characteristics of the athletic competitions that occurred during the Homeric Era?
Warrior skills displayed noblemen; individual events only; informal; spontaneous; prizes given
College faculties initially organized men's intercollegiate athletics.
false
What were the two schools attended by Athenian boys?
Wrestling school; music school
What organization was established to check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sport?
amateur athletic union
What was the series of activities engaged in by the knights that led to the spread of the Greek culture in Europe?
crusades
What was the initial purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association's (YMCA) Training School?
develop the all-around man
What was the nation whose physical program for upper-class boys was characterized by the concept of "playing the game for the game's sake"?
england
Americans' love for sports began with the development of intercollegiate athletics.
false
Calisthenics is a progressive, precise execution of movements on command for 11 body parts.
false
Compare the positive and negative features of teaching physical education in schools.
positive: enjoyment; working with people; job security; free time in the summer Negative: low budgets; discipline problems; lack of administrative support; inadequate facilities and equipment; apathetic students
What was the era of time when the classical ideal of "a sound mind in a sound body" was embraced and health was emphasized?
renaissance
What people advocated that females should be trained physically so they could bear healthy children?
sparta
What system of gymnastics was taught at the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics?
swedish
Why did Dudley Sargent develop exercise machines for his program at Harvard?
to individualized programs
A normal school was a teacher training institution.
true
Basketball was the first women's intercollegiate event
true
Catharine Beecher's calisthenics program consisted of exercises designed to promote health, beauty, and strength, especially for females
true
Catherine Beecher was one of the first to actively struggle to establish physical education as a part of the school curriculum on a daily basis
true
College men in Great Britain and in the United States initially established, funded, coached, and promoted sport competitions between colleges.
true
Dudley Sargent was a leader in anthropometrics, teacher training, and individualized physical education programs
true
Gambling was often associated with the sports of Native Americans.
true
German gymnastics were first introduced in this country at Round Hill School
true
Health was the primary goal of Edward Hitchcock's program at Amherst College.
true
Intercollegiate football helped popularize newspapers, while newspapers helped promote intercollegiate football.
true
Many physical education teachers in the late 1800s and early 1900 held medical degrees.
true
Men in the elite athletic clubs established in the United States in the mid to late 1800s competed most often in the sport of track and field.
true
Playgrounds in the late 1800s were often established for assimilation and social control of youth, and especially immigrant children.
true
Settlement houses provided play opportunities for children, and especially immigrant children, in cities.
true
Societal attitudes toward women in the 1800s restricted their sporting opportunities.
true
Swedish gymnastics were popular with females in the late 1800s and early 1900s
true
The National Collegiate Athletic Association was founded as a direct result of injuries and deaths in football.
true
The Normal Institute for Physical Education, which was established by Dioclesian Lewis in 1861 in Boston, was the first teacher training school for physical education in the United States.
true
The purpose of the 1889 Boston Conference on Physical Training was to promote Swedish gymnastics, but more importantly it provided exposure to the alternative physical education programs or gymnastics systems popular at the time.
true
True or false An important criterion for continuation in a job is the level of personal fulfillment and satisfaction.
true
Turner gymnastics lost appeal in the United States because of too much emphasis on nationalism and strength.
true
