kin 260 chapter 2

All of the following EXCEPT ___________ are considered spheres of physical activity. 1.public health 2.self-expression 3.health 4.work

1.

Which is NOT true of the relationship between competition and physical activity? 1.The word competition is derived from a Latin word meaning "to strive against." 2.Competition comes naturally to humans, and physical activity is an important avenue for expressing our competitive natures. 3.Kinesiologists can teach skills and create environments in which enjoyable competition can take place. 4.Competition is neither good nor bad; it can be expressed in both positive and negative manners.

1. means to strive FOR

Which is NOT an example of physical activity instruction? 1.American Red Cross staff teaching lifeguards how to rescue swimmers 2.two couples competing in a dance contest 3.a dental school instructor teaching students the intricate movements required in oral care 4.a mother coaching her child's basketball team

2.

Which of the following is most essential to a leisure experience? 1.being active in a vigorous fashion 2.feeling free to engage in an activity and free from a sense of obligation 3.being in contact with nature 4.being with friends

2.

Which of the following would be considered a closed skill rather than an open skill? 1.dancing with a partner 2.throwing darts at a dartboard 3.shooting a three-pointer during a game 4.playing defense in hockey

2.

Which of these is an example of instrumental activities of daily life? 1.eating 2.cooking 3.walking 4.dressing

2.cooking

A government publication whose purpose is to develop, implement, and evaluate the health goals of the nation is 1.U.S. Almanac 2.U.S. Kinesiology Guidebook 3.Healthy People 4.Leisure and Health in America

3.

Leisure is all of the following EXCEPT 1.a human experience that can be evoked by skiing, swimming, or running 2. a human experience that can provoke feelings of wonder 3.a human experience that is focused on winning 4.a state of mind

3.

Physical activity professionals contribute to work performance by all of the following EXCEPT 1.redesigning inefficient workspaces, equipment, and tools 2.improving the methods used to perform work 3.posting physical activity standards in common spaces of a workplace 4.preventing and rehabilitating work-related injuries

3.

Which of the following statements best describes the physical activity patterns of most U.S. adults? 1.They perform 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week. 2.They perform 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week. 3.They are much less physically active than is required to maintain good health. 4.They tend to exercise too much and, as a result, suffer injuries.

3.

All of the following are evidence of a subjective experience EXCEPT 1.pumping your fist after making a shot 2.yelling at a referee during a basketball game 3.overriding thoughts about fatigue 4.getting tired at the end of a race

4.

Which is a true statement about present-day sport skill instruction? 1.Daily physical education classes are the norm, ensuring most students are learning the fundamentals of many physical activities. 2.Team sports should be emphasized early so that high-achieving students can be identified and receive additional instruction. 3.Most students are fit when they leave high school. 4.People who have confidence in their ability to engage in lifetime sports are more likely to engage in these activities throughout their lives.

4.

Which of the following is NOT a concern in the physical activity sphere of health? 1.Overexercise and injuries are potential detriments of physical activity. 2.Low physical activity levels relate to high health care costs. 3.Exercise has physiological and psychological effects. 4.There is uncertainty about whether physical activity positively correlates to health benefits.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason subjective experiences are important to physical activity professionals? 1.They determine whether we will make that activity part of our lives. 2.They help develop our professional skills. 3.They help clarify the reasons for our career choices. 4.They give us something to fall back on when answering clients if our professional knowledge is limited.

4.

Which of the following is NOT considered a sphere of physical activity? 1.leisure 2.education 3.work 4.self-efficacy

4.

Which of the following is an activity of daily living (ADL)? 1.cooking 2.shopping 3.laundry 4.dressing

4.

From least strenuous and energy demanding to most strenuous and energy demanding, in what order would you place activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and home maintenance activities?

ADLs, IADLs, home maintenance activities

Leisure and free time are interchangeable terms meant to describe a state of play. true or false

False

What is the best definition of leisure?

a state of being-a feeling that all is well with the world

The two major classifications of self-sufficient activity are ___________ and ____________.

activities of daily living (ADLs); instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

Personal care behaviors are known as _____________, whereas more complex behaviors that further improve the quality of life are known as _____________.

activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living

What are regulators?

body movements used to guide the flow of conversation

The material emphasized by physical education teachers in their classes is influenced by trends and forces in society; as a result,

coaches are required to maintain certification

When pursued in moderation, with focused goals in a balanced life, physical activity is

desirable

What type of gestures would a third-base coach use to communicate with a runner on second base?

emblems

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 called

ergonomists or human factors engineers

The gestures we use to help us communicate with others do not meet the technical definition of physical activity. true or false

false

Abilities represent our skill level for performing a physical activity as a result of learning that occurs with practice. true or false

false, ability refers to genetic predisposition

When you disengage from your everyday life and participate in activities that interest you, this period is your

free time

We are more likely to enjoy physical activity when

its challenges are balanced by our skills and abilities

What are the three types of knowledge embedded in subjective experiences of physical activity?

mystical knowledge, Socratic self-knowledge, psychoanalytic self-knowledge

Gestures and body language fall within the category (sphere) of ___________, which is one of the categories under the larger sphere of _______________.

self-expression; experiential knowledge of physical activity

The process by which we replay our subjective experiences of physical activity is

self-reflection

One type of competition is

side by side

Shot putting, golfing, and swimming are examples of what kind of competitive activity?

side-by-side competitive activities

Dance and rituals often have meaning beyond allowing one to be physically active; these are most appropriately assigned to the

sphere of self-expression

Self-sufficiency, self-expression, work, education, leisure, health, and competition are classifications of physical activity experiences. What do these areas suggest?

that physical activity experiences are wide and varied

The principle of quality refers to

the importance of selecting the correct type of practice

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. true or false

true

As technology continues to shape the character of work, the amount of physical activity required on the job is likely to decrease, placing workers at higher risk for diseases brought on by physical inactivity. true or false

true

One reason people are reluctant to talk about their subjective experiences in sport is that it is very difficult to describe them in words. true or false

true

Open skills are those that require performers to coordinate their movements to a changing environment during the execution of the task. true or false

true

Physical activity performed in order to improve health is part of the sphere of self-sufficiency. true or false

true

Spheres of the physical activity experience are those distinct aspects of our lives in which physical activity plays an important role, usually with distinctive purposes in mind. true or false

true

The U.S. educational system is based on the belief that democracy thrives when citizens have free and accessible instruction, which includes physical education. true or false

true