Kinesiology Unit 3

Which of the following is not considered by NASPE be within the domains of coaching competency?

Legal Liability and Insurance

Professionals interested in athletic training might be interested in joining which of the following organizations?

NATA

Which association is NOT a member of AAHPERD?

NATA

Which of the following organizations offers certification examinations for athletic trainers?

NATA

The American College of Sports Medicine developed a certification program for exercise and fitness professionals to

provide a means by which the competence of professionals working in this area can be established and recognized

"Leadership" can be defined as the art of influencing people to work together to achieve goals.

True

Accountability requires that professionals possess a mastery of the knowledge of the discipline of physical education and sport.

True

Agreements between states that allow teachers certified in one state to teach in another state are called reciprocity agreements.

True

Burnout may have a negative impact on the quality of instruction offered to students.

True

Much of the current research on leadership appears to suggest that leadership depends on the interaction of the individual's traits and the situation.

True

One factor that may counter the rapid growth of commercial health clubs is the rising sales of home exercise equipment.

True

Opportunities in therapy-related careers have increased within the last decade.

True

Preventive exercise program specialists work with healthy adults to increase their level of fitness and realize the associated gains in their health.

True

Recreational therapists use games, sports, arts and crafts, and social activities to help program participants realize appropriate developmental goals.

True

Rehabilitative programs are usually found within hospitals.

True

Teaching in the non-school environment is beneficial because participation in these programs is voluntary.

True

The benefits of belonging to professional organizations include the development of professional contacts and the opportunity to update one's skills and knowledge.

True

The certification program in athletic training is administered by the ACSM.

True

The primary grade curriculum is concerned with developing within each child a positive self-image as a mover.

True

Rehabilitation exercise program specialists usually work with individuals suffering from _______________.

cardiovascular disease

Certification as an athletic trainer is attainable through AAHPERD.

False

Managerial tasks are activities related to the institution in which teaching occurs.

False

The NATA allows certification for personal trainers.

False

The average starting salary for a kinesiologist is about $56,000 per year.

False

Which approach is NOT acceptable for dealing with burnout?

getting into the habit of unwinding from the stresses of the day with the assistance of alcohol and drugs

The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) has made suggestions that will enhance the success of a wellness program. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for success?

require participation in the program

Opportunities available to individuals desiring to pursue a therapy-related career are

-recreational therapy -dance therapy -psychotherapy *all of the above*

The text suggests which of the following as the most important factor influencing your choice of career?

-strengths -preferences -only A and C are correct -goals *all of the above are considered important*

When physical activity programs are included as part of a comprehensive work-site health promotion program, the benefit/cost ratios range from

1.15 to 5.12

In order to provide sufficient time for learning, NASPE recommends that elementary school children receive ____ minutes of instruction a week from a qualified physical education teacher and that middle and secondary students receive ___ minutes a week of instruction from a qualified physical education teacher.

150, 225

According to IHRSA, the largest segment of health club membership is the _____ age group. The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) states that the three most common worksite wellness programs include

35-45 years

More teaching and coaching opportunities have increased because

A and B are correct

___________ is an organization that serves professionals in sports medicine.

ACSM