Intro to Kinesiology FINAL

Which of the following is /are considered professional careers in sports management?

Athletic Administration, Director of Intramural's and/or Campus Recreation, and Sport Retailing

Students interested in fitness, health, or therapy-related careers can increase their marketability by:

Attaining revelant certifications in CPR and first aid, taking additional undergraduate courses. In counseling or substance abuse, and gaining experience with internships or volunteering

All of the following are responsibilities of an exercise program specialize EXCEPT:

Coaching community sports programs

In order to become certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), individuals must do all of the following

Complete an approved course of study, Accumulate a certain number of hours of practical experience, and pass the certification exam

"Individuals participate in activities that are designed to help them understand and value the important concepts of physical fitness and the contribution they make to a healthy lifestyle" is an example of which physical activity program component?

Concepts of fitness

If our goal is to promote a physically active lifestyle, we must engender the following affective goal(s) in our program participants:

Confidence in their ability as movers, a sense of self-worth, and an appreciation of the value of health and the contribution of physical activity to personal well-being

All of the following are benefits of a coaching career EXCEPT:

Demanding time commitment to prepare for games and practices

Anshel identified several approaches that can serve to reduce anxiety and arousal. Which of the following is not one of them?

Do not warm-up

All educational sport and exercise psychologists are considered licensed psychologists and can treat all disorders.

False

An athletic director is only concerned with the coaches and teams that it supervises.

False

Athletic trainers at the secondary level must have a teaching certificate to work with high school athletic programs.

False

Efforts to increase sports participation have been so successful, it is believed by NASPE that equity has finally been reached for men and women in sport

False

Group exercise programs usually had higher dropout rates than individually designed programs.

False

Most graduate schools require a minimum grade-point average(GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

False

Reduced levels of endorphins are associated with improved mood and an enhanced sense of well-being

False

Rehabilitate exercise program specialist work primary with healthy adults to increase their existing levels of fitness and realize concomitant gains in health.

False

Self-esteem is a person's confidence in his or her capability to perform the desired behavior.

False

Sports management majors must have a degree in business as well.

False

Teaching certificates are not required to teach in public schools.

False

The American College of Sports Medicine establishes the standards for athletic trainers throughout its education programs.

False

The American Red Cross is the only organization who can certify individuals in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

False

The practice of sport law does not require the completion of law school but rather a masters degree in athletic administration.

False

All of the following are areas of competencies that NASPE developed for beginning physical education teachers EXCEPT:

Injury care

Athletic administrators are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

Injury management of athletes

In 1986, the association for advancement of applied sport psychology was organized and was comprised of three focus areas; Which of the following is not one of them?

Intervention/performance enhancement

According to the text, all of the following can contribute to you professional development; EXCEPT

Knowing the bosses' son or daughter

_______ ________ may include counseling individuals regarding stress, management, weight control, smoking cessation, and alcohol and drug abuse.

Lifestyle modification

Leaders who have a strong sense of ethics and moral values and remain firmly committed to their beliefs is an example of which of Mack's principles of effective leadership?

Maintain integrity

In the school setting these activities mat include taking attendance, dealing with disciple problems, and patrolling the locker room. These activities are examples of which type of tasks?

Managerial tasks

The increased growth of athletics, sport participation by all segments of society, and sport-related businesses has created the need for:

More regulations in sport businesses, individuals trained in sport management, and professional women's sports

Who was behind the joint task force that was established for sport management professional preparation programs.

NASPE and NASSM

What national reform program focused on providing students with the skills and knowledge to be productive members of the work force in our growing global economy. It also stated that all children regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic background, are entitled to a quality education. The program is known as:

No Child Left Behind

Striving to shoot 80% from the free-throw line in a basketball game is an example of what type of goal?

Performance goal

Historically the study of sport management was based in what other discipline?

Physical Education

According to NASPE, a quality physical education program does which of the following:

Promotes the development of movement skills for lifetime participation in physical activity

Corporations have been known to invest in worksite health promotion programs for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Reducing medial costs, increased productivity, and enhancing morale

The intervention strategy that focuses on altering individuals view of the world by changing their perspective is known as:

Reframing

Which of the following is considered a transferable skill?

Speaking, teaching/instructing, and budget management

The following is an example of which NASPE standard: "The teacher fosters relationships between colleagues, parents/guardians, and community agencies to support learners's growth and well-being."

Standard 9: Collaboration

All of the following should be included in a portfolio EXCEPT:

Statement of character by your parents

The YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA, and the 4-H Clubs are examples of

Teaching in youth and community organizations

The emphasis on the enhancement of health and the prevention of disease is a significant trend in our society. What factors are related in this movement as discussed in our text?

The Wellness Movement, The Physical Activity Movement, and The Health Care Reform Movement

Salient teacher behaviors such as organization, communication, and instruction are common to effective teachers regardless of:

The skill to be learned, the age of the students, and the setting in which the teachers occurs

According to NASPE, a physically educated person should be able to "understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction;" among other recommendations.

True

According to Vealey, sport and exercise psychology is defined as "the systematic scholarly study of the behavior, feelings, and thoughts of people engaged in sport, exercise, and physical activity."

True

According to the "Pursuing Victory with Honor" initiative the best strategy to improve sports is not to de-emphasize winning but to more vigorously emphasize that adherence to ethical standards and sportsmanship in the honorable pursuit of victory is essential to winning in the true sense.

True

According to the Sporting Goods Manufactures Association (SGMA), in 2003 the sporting goods industry enjoyed nearly $50 billion in wholesale business.

True

Although Title IX has been around for 30 years, inequalities still exist in participation opportunities, budget, facilities, and administrative and coaching positions

True

Another area that must be addressed is the number of physical education, exercise, and sport opportunities available to individuals with disabilities as these opportunities have actually decreased over the last decade

True

By law, each identified student with a disability must have an Individualized Education Plan, or IEP and physical education is mandated to be included.

True

Career opportunities in physical education, exercise science, and sport have never been greater.

True

Chronic and preventable diseases and injuries account for nearly half of all causes of mortality in the United States and almost 70% of all medical care expenditures.

True

Dance therapy and recreation therapy utilize physical activity as part of therapeutic rehabilitation process

True

Despite the rise in sales of home exercise and equipment, the number of individuals participating in exercise and sport activities continues to decrease.

True

Elite athletes are highly competitive and measure their success by performing at their personal best rather than by just winning alone.

True

Healthy People 2010 called for improving public's access to school facilities outside of the regular school day- before and after school, during vacations, and throughout the summer.

True

Mastens states that the two most fundamental principles influencing participation in physical activity are the "Self-Worth Principle" and the "Fun Principle".

True

Most College Athletic Directors have degrees in sport management, sport administration, and business degrees

True

Most high school level athletic directors have a degree in physical education and coaching experience.

True

NASPE developed nine standards for beginning physical educators in 1995.

True

One of the overarching goals of healthy people 2010 is to eliminate health disparities among different populations.

True

One right that is stated on the "Young Athletes' Bill of Rights" is the right to the opportunity to participate in sports regardless of ability level.

True

Perceptual-motor activities help children to develop such necessary skills as eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, laterality, and directionality, and tracking of an object.

True

Physical Activity and Health reports that more than 60% of adults are not regularly active and that 25% report participating in no physical activity

True

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) offers a certification program for individuals interested in sports medicine, fitness, or exercise science and is organized into two specific tracks, with each track offering different levels of certification, and each level reflecting increased competency and responsibility.

True

The Research Consortium provides services and publications that assist professionals to become aware of new research in the fields

True

The incidence of overweight adolescence has nearly doubled during the past twenty years.

True

The primary objective of tenure is to enhance the academic freedom of teachers.

True

The wellness doctrine is based on the premise that it is the responsibility of the individual to work toward achieving a healthy lifestyle.

True

Volunteering is a means of gaining practical experience.

True

Workplace programs have been associated with reduced injury rates, lower workman's compensation costs, and reduced health care costs.

True

Worksite physical activity programs are a critical component of the national health promotion and disease prevention program because they have the potential to reach a large percentage of the population

True

You should customize your resume for the particular position that you are pursuing

True

Which of the following is given by the text as a psychological benefit of participating in physical activity?

physical activity improves mood, physical activity can be effective in managing stress, and physical activity promotes greater self-efficacy