hist. foundation
Which of the following were NOT part of the competing programs in the "Battle of the Systems"? - Calisthenics - Beecher's individual movement for grace and strength - Hitchcock's program - light gymnastics and sports - German and Swedish gymnastics - strength and bodily development - Sargent's program individualized exercise on apparatus - Association gymnastics - sports to contribute to the development of the all-around man
- Calisthenics - Beecher's individual movement for grace and strength
In which of the following undergraduate majors or graduate specializations would a student prepare for a career in corporate fitness? - Athletic training - Coaching - Exercise science or exercise physiology - Adapted physical education - Sport sociology
- Exercise science or exercise physiology
Which of the following resulted in the development of what is today the "Fitnessgram" used to provide information about youth fitness levels? - The Great Depression - Kraus Minimal Muscular Fitness Test - World War I - The Space Race - The Playground Movement
- Kraus Minimal Muscular Fitness Test
Which of the following is a FALSE statement? - Sportsmanship, discipline, self-confidence, and stress management are desirable affective outcomes of physical education, exercise science, and sport programs. - Exercise science is the scientific analysis of the human body in motion. - Play is defined as organized, highly structured competitive activities in which skilled individuals participate. - Regular physical activity can positively impact the health of children and adolescents relative to their bone mass, blood pressure, stress, and self-esteem.
- Play is defined as organized, highly structured competitive activities in which skilled individuals participate.
Which of the following criteria is NOT essential for a field of study or work to be classified as a profession? - Formal educational process completed - Systematic body of theoretical knowledge - Continued professional growth and development - Professionals must hold graduate degrees - Service to society
- Professionals must hold graduate degrees
Which of the following is a FALSE statement related to ethics, morals, and principles related to sport? - The longer athletes participate in sport, the higher their moral reasoning because they are learning how to play fair and be good sports. - Physical therapists (and most other professionals) are governed by a code of ethics. - Allowing or disallowing an athlete to dispute an official's call is an ethical choice by the coach. - Fair play means playing within the letter and spirit of the rules. - Principles are universal rules of conduct that identify what kinds of actions, intentions, and motives are valued.
- The longer athletes participate in sport, the higher their moral reasoning because they are learning how to play fair and be good sports.
The New Physical Education was associated with what change in the U.S. approach to physical education? - Calisthenics replaced Swedish and German gymnastics - There was a focus on developing the whole individual through participation in play, games, sport, etc. rather than gymnastics - Competition, fun, and freedom of expression were removed from the curriculum - Amateur athletics were assimilated into physical education programs along with gymnastics
- There was a focus on developing the whole individual through participation in play, games, sport, etc.
What was the founding purpose of the Amateur Athletic Union? - To provide an alternative organization to the National - - - ------- Collegiate Athletic Association - To control all amateur athletic competitions in the United State - To select athletes for Olympic teams - To check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports - To combine men, women, boys, and girls into one competitive sport organization
- To check the evils of professionalism and promote amateur sports
What is the purpose of a code of ethics? - To provide professionals with an ethical standard for their actions - To search out the issues that we don't understand - To make sure that we don't get sued - To establish the Greek Ideal in modern culture
- To provide professionals with an ethical standard for their actions
Wellness refers to: - the absence of disease - the development of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor faculties - the focus on health-related fitness - the emotional, mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being and quality of life
- the emotional, mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being and quality of life
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the various disciplines and fields within the overall field of kinesiology? - Because dietary factors often affect physical performances, some exercise physiologists conduct research dealing with nutritional factors. - An academic discipline by definition must apply a body of knowledge into practice. - Methods of practice, such as whole or part and physical or mental, are often studied by sport sociologists. - Applied biomechanics focuses on understanding psychological theories and techniques so that they can help athletes improve their performances.
Because dietary factors often affect physical performances, some exercise physiologists conduct research dealing with nutritional factors.
Specialists in this exercise and sport science study the mechanical principles of force application and absorption, leverage, and stability
Biomechanics
Which of the following is a characteristic of health-related physical fitness? Cardio-respiratory endurance Frequency Balance Intensity Perceptual-motor skills
Cardio-respiratory endurance
Which of the domains/objectives for physical education, exercise science, and sport includes the acquisition, comprehension, and application of knowledge? Skill-related physical fitness Health-related physical fitness Psychomotor Affective Cognitive
Cognitive
Thomas Wood and Luther Gulick were students who, as professionals, spread the new physical education principles they had learned from their Oberlin college professor. Who was she? - Delphine Hanna - Babe Didrikson Zaharias - Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Catherine Beecher
Delphine Hanna
Who was associated with the development of the Normal Institute for Physical Education and provided a program of Light Gymnastics? - Catherine Beecher - Luther Gulick - Turners - Dioclesion Lewis - Delphine Hanna
Dioclesion Lewis
Who designed exercise machines for individualized physical development? - Catherine Beecher - Nils Posse - William Anderson - Dudley Sargent - Edward Hitchcock
Dudley Sargent
Which of the following was the most important program emphasis for Per Henrik Ling's Swedish gymnastics? Military Aesthetic Medical Educational
Educational
Which of these following is a benefit of flexibility? - Increases bone mineral density and offsets osteoporosis - Enhances muscle fiber adaption and hypertrophy - Decreases body fat percentage - Enhances circulation of the blood and healing of muscular injuries
Enhances circulation of the blood and healing of muscular injuries
Monitoring of oxygen uptake and exhalation of carbon dioxide as well as measuring heart rate and function during exercise is part of research within: - Exercise physiology - Sport and exercise psychology - Biomechanics - Sport management - Sport sociology
Exercise physiology
Which of the following resulted in a broadened understanding of and opportunities for, people with disabilities? Advent of the Civil Rights Movement Founding of the Special Olympics Adapted Physical Education Movement Passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments
Founding of the special olympics
In designing and implementing a fitness program, what are the four most important principles to implement? - Intensity, time, progression, and specificity - Frequency, progression, rest, and individualization - Frequency, intensity, time, and type - Frequency, type, variety, and recovery - Intensity, progression, specificity, and reversibility
Frequency, intensity, time, and type
What is the term used to describe the unity of the man of action and the man of wisdom? Greek Ideal Olympic Athlete Helena Athlete Amazon Ideal
Greek Ideal
Which of these philosophies advocates that ideals, values, and truths are universal and eternal and remain the same regardless of how the interpretations of individuals may vary? Pragmatism Realism Idealism Existentialism. Naturalism
Idealism
During this period there was a rebirth of and an eagerness for learning. Dark Ages Homeric Era Middle Ages Reformation Renaissance
Renaissance
What organization created and spread basketball internationally? - Boys and Girls Clubs - Boy Scouts, USA - U.S. Continental Army - YMCA
YMCA
Which of the following considerations would not be an influencing factor on a person's career choice? - A role model within a career one was considering - Enjoyment of working with people Monetary benefits - Job security - All of the above could be influencing factors
all of the above
Which of the following is one of the goals of the Health People 2020 initiative? - Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death. - Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. - Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all. - Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages. - All of the above - A and B only
all of the above
Which of the following would be a benefit of interviewing a person who is currently working in the career that interests you? Find out if there are unexpected challenges related to the career Gain insights into the scope of responsibilities Learn about working conditions and hours Understand the educational requirements All of the above are potential benefits that could be gained B and C only
all of the above
What was Catharine Beecher's physical activity program that was described as a course of exercises designed to promote health, beauty, and strength? - German gymnastics - Sports - Light gymnastics - Swedish gymnastics - Calisthenics
calisthenics
Which of these certifications is/are offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association? Certified nutrition specialist Certified personal trainer Certified physical fitness specialist Certified strength and conditioning specialist All of the above Both B and D
certified personal trainer certified physical fitness specialist
Which of the following must an athletic trainer complete in order to become licensed by the Board of Certification? Complete a master's degree program Complete a semester-long internship Complete an accredited program Pass a certification exam Both C and D Both B and D
complete an accredited program pass a certification exam
What is often associated with sports played by Native Americans? Professional coaches Gambling Cheating Lucrative prizes for winners
gambling
Which type of physical activity was taught at the Round Hill School in the early 1800s and included early equipment similar to what is used today in gymnastics competition. - Light gymnastics - Swedish gymnastics - Calisthenics - Sports - German gymnastics
german gymnastics
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skill-related physical fitness? - Agility - Muscular Strength - Coordination - Reaction Time
muscular strength
32. Which of these philosophies stresses the importance of developing social skills and education for social efficiency? Realism Idealism Pragmatism Naturalism Existentialism.
pragmatism
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? - Puritan work ethic - Amateurism - Naturalism - Play the game for the game's sake - Professionalism
puritan work ethic
Which of these philosophies uses the scientific method when seeking truth? Pragmatism Idealism Existentialism. Realism Naturalism
realism
For this career, a person needs skills in interviewing, writing, and the willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines? - Athletic administration - Coaching - Recreation services - Sports journalism - University teaching
sports journalism
his career requires a doctor's degree and research productivity for tenure.
university professor in exercise science
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 a FALSE statement regarding philosophy and values? - Developing a personal philosophy is important in gaining insights into your behaviors, beliefs, and values. - Claiming there is no rule against an unethical behavior, no one will ever know about the unethical behavior, or everyone else does the unethical behavior are rationalizations for trying to make this unethical behavior seem to be ethical. - Personal experiences are important as foundations for developing personal philosophies. - Physical education and sport professionals can be instrumental in teaching ethical behaviors if they so choose. - The development of moral values is an automatic outcome of competing in sports.
The development of moral values is an automatic outcome of competing in sports.
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? Physical Education Motor development Motor learning Sport biomechanics Sport sociology
Motor development
Which of the following statements is FALSE related to early history of sports and physical education in the colonies and the United States. - Native Americans borrowed their ball games from European immigrants - Catharine Beecher's calisthenics program consisted of exercises designed to promote health, beauty, and strength, especially for females. - A normal school was a teacher training institution. - Societal attitudes toward women in the 1800s restricted their sport opportunities.
Native Americans borrowed their ball games from European immigrants
Professionals in this career help individuals rehabilitate from injuries and disabling conditions.
Physical therapy
Which of the following was a result of industrialization and massive growth of U.S. cities? Baseball Playground Movement Amateur Athletics University Sports
Playground movement
Which of the following is FALSE regarding careers in physical education and sport? Many corporate fitness centers provide individually prescribed exercise programs, health appraisals, and stress management workshops. Individuals with degrees in sport management or recreation administration find jobs in professional and college sport programs, recreation departments, corporate fitness centers, and commercial sport businesses. An important criterion for continuation in a job is the level of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. Individuals working in a sport camp or dance studio often use teaching skills. It is illegal for physical educators to teach classes in the public schools outside their major field.
It is illegal for physical educators to teach classes in the public schools outside their major field.
What system emphasized movements using hand-held apparatus, such as dumb bells and Indian clubs? Light gymnastics German gymnastics Swedish gymnastics Association gymnastics Calisthenics
Light Gymnastics
Which of the following is a FALSE statement regarding physical education and activity? - School physical education programs can contribute to the physical, mental, social and emotional development of students. - Senior citizens should NOT participate in vigorous activity because of the risk of cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, arthritis, and other diseases. - Increased cognitive involvement in physical education usually leads to both a better understanding of the activity and better execution of skills.technological advances, and nutritional habits. Increased physical activity has a possible impact on lifestyle indicators like life expectancy, cardiovascular illness and stress. - The role of physical educators, exercise scientists, and sport specialists is to encourage participation in physical activities because they are enjoyable and can contribute to enhanced quality of life.
Senior citizens should NOT participate in vigorous activity because of the risk of cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, arthritis, and other diseases.
Specialists in this exercise and sport science examine achievement, motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development. - Exercise physiology - Sport and exercise psychology - Biomechanics - Sport management - Sport sociology
Sport and exercise psychology
