Kinesiology Final Review
Which of the following movement forms in American football has been most extensively researched?
passing
A competitive cyclist typically pedals at a cadence of ____ revolutions per minute and must fight against the resistance created by the parting of air by the cyclist's body and bike, which is termed ________.
70-100; shape drag
Which of the following is the most common mechanism for femoral neck fracture?
direct impact
A boxer's punch would be considered a(n) ________ loading that would cause ________ to his opponent's head.
direct; acceleration
A boxer's punch would be considered a(n) ________ loading that would cause ________ to his opponent's head.
direct; acceleration
Which of the following is NOT one of the phases in kicking?
double support
In a wide-grip lat pull-down exercise, which of the following is true?
elbow extension is controlled eccentrically by the elbow flexors
A person's self-selected walking speed minimizes
energy expentidure
The study of how humans interact with their immediate environment is called
ergonomics
Plantar fasciitis is LEAST likely to be caused by
excessive supination of the foot and ankle during running
In a close-grip lat pull-down exercise, the latissimus dorsi, teres major, and sternal portion of the pectoralis major act as shoulder (glenohumeral) joint
extensors
Recent technological advancements have made mind-controlled prosthetics feasible. Which body structure has been involved in these research projects?
fingers
A basketball jump shot involves coordinated action of the shooting arm's glenohumeral ________, elbow ________, and wrist and finger ________
flexors; extensors; flexors
A basketball jump shot involves coordinated action of the shooting arm's glenohumeral ________, elbow ________, and wrist and finger ________.
flexors; extensors; flexors
Which of the following terms is used to describe the act of moving from one place to another?
locomotion
Which of the following terms is used to describe the act of moving from one place to another?
locomotion
________ is the fundamental physical process responsible for a given action, reaction, or result.
mechanism
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compressive neuropathy affecting the ________ nerve.
median
Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in a seated front barbell press exercise?
posterior deltoid
Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in a seated front barbell press exercise?
posterior deltoid
Based on electromyographic research, which of the following conclusions is true of the trunk in the golf swing?
muscle activity is relatively low during the backswing phase
Which of the following is NOT a common injury related to running?
myositis ossification
In designing a resistance training program, the first step should be
needs analysis
Trained visual assessment of in-person or video-recorded gait is termed ________ gait analysis.
observational
Trained visual assessment of in-person or video-recorded gait is termed ________ gait analysis.
observational
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is an alternative term for
osteoarthritis
Rotator cuff problems are most commonly associated with which of the following movements?
overhead
Rotator cuff problems are most commonly associated with which of the following movements?
overhead
What principle addresses the need for a person to exercise at increasing levels of difficulty to maintain progress?
overload
What principle addresses the need for a person to exercise at increasing levels of difficulty to maintain progress?
overload
During which of the following elbow curl exercises is the upper arm supported to reduce the contribution of the shoulder flexors?
preacher
Which of the following is most important in the initial learning stages of kicking?
proper form
During the propulsive phase of a vertical jump, there is rapid ________ sequencing of maximum angular velocity at the hip, knee, and ankle joints.
proximal to distal
An ergonomic analysis addressing an existing problem or situation is said to be
reactive
An ergonomic analysis addressing an existing problem or situation is said to be
reactive
Which of the following is NOT one of the phases in a standing vertical jump?
recovery
In the swing phase of running, which of the following muscles is active in aiding with both hip flexion and knee extension?
rectus femoris
Which of the following would be considered a systematic risk factor?
room lighting
In an ergonomic analysis, which of the following would be considered an administrative control?
schedule work breaks
In a seated front barbell press exercise, which of the following is true?
shoulder adduction is controlled by eccentric action of the shoulder abductors
In a seated pulley row exercise, which of the following are the principal muscle groups involved?
shoulder girdle adductors, vertebral column extensors, shoulder extensors, and elbow flexors
Research on muscular involvement in wheelchair basketball players highlights the role of ________, ________, and ________.
shoulder internal rotation, elbow extension, and wrist-flexion extension range of motion
Muscles in which body region are most involved in a wide-grip lat pull-down exercise?
shoulder?
So-called minimalist footwear is characterized by
some degree of protection and limited cushioning
The SAID principle addresses which aspect of strength and conditioning?
specificity
What type of lift is being used by a person lifting an object from the floor by forward flexing the spine with minimal knee flexion?
stoop lift
Which of the following muscle's distal tendon is most likely to be involved in subacromial impingement?
supraspinatus
Which of the following has been reported for swimmers using the freestyle stroke?
supraspinatus is active in abducting the humerus at hand entry and exit
Which of the following golf strokes typically results in the ball traveling the farthest?
tee shot
Which of the following is true with respect to walking?
two steps are equal to one stride
In the developmental progression of striking mechanics (e.g., tennis swing), which of the following occurs first?
vertical chopping action
Which of the following suffixes indicates an inflammatory response or condition?
-itis
In fast running (i.e., sprinting) the stance-swing ratio is
20:80
In a seated pulley row exercise, which of the following is true?
Elbow flexion is controlled by eccentric action of the triceps brachii
In a squat exercise, which of the following is true?
Hip flexion is controlled by eccentric action of the hip extensors
Which of the following is NOT true of lower extremity muscle action during the gait cycle?
In terminal stance, ankle dorsiflexors act concentrically to assist with push-off.
Based on electromyographic research, which of the following conclusions is true of the trunk in the golf swing?
Muscle activity is relatively low during the backswing (takeaway) phase.
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the preparation phase in throwing?
allow for smaller body segments to initiate throw
Trendelenburg gait is characterized by weakness or paralysis of the hip
abductors
A forceful blow to the head typifies which type of mechanism?
acceleration
In the tennis serve, muscle activity is highest during which of the following phases?
acceleration
A wide-stance squat primarily involves action of which two hip joint muscle groups?
adductors and extensors
Which of the following muscles is most likely involved in a basketball chest pass?
anterior deltoid
Joint replacement surgery is termed
arthoplasty
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which of the following would NOT be considered a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD)?
concussion
Older adults with relatively weak hip and knee extensors most likely would adopt which of the following lifting strategies?
back-dominant
Throwing involves launching an object (projectile). The study of projectile motion is termed ________. The arc along which a projectile moves through the air is called the ________.
ballistics;trajectory
Step rate, measured in steps per minute, is synonymous with which of the following terms?
cadence
Step rate, measured in steps per minute, is synonymous with which of the following terms?
cadence
In a wide-grip lat pull-down exercise, which of the following are the principal muscle groups involved?
glenohumeral adductors, shoulder girdle downward rotators, and elbow flexors
Which of the following muscles is NOT being trained during a grand plié?
gluteus medius
Which fundamental dance movement in ballet involves full bending of the knees?
grand plie
The defining difference between walking and running is that running
has a period of nonsupport
In a squat exercise, which of the following are the principal muscle groups involved?
hip extensors and knee extensors
When a person propels herself into the air from one foot and lands on the same foot, she is said to be
hopping
The two most common mechanisms for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury are knee
hyperextension and valgus rotation
One of the first steps in designing an injury prevention program is to
identify potential risk factors
The first step in an ergonomic analysis typically is to
identify risk factors
Swimming for exercise is advantageous for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
increased bone density
Total hip replacement (THR)
involves excision of the femoral head and part of the femoral neck
Which of the following movement forms is LEAST common in baseball and softball?
jumping
Which of the following happens last in the developmental progression of learning to jump?
jumps involving body rotations
Which of the following mechanical measures is the strongest predictor of ball velocity in a soccer kick?
knee extension velocity
The quadriceps muscle group, the patellofemoral joint, and the tendon group connecting these elements are collectively known as the
knee extensor mechanism
The quadriceps muscle group, the patellofemoral joint, and the tendon group connecting these elements are collectively known as the
knee extensor mechanism
Which of the following occupations would LEAST involve a human-machine interface?
lawyer
With regard to the four developmental levels of running described by Cech and Martin, which level is characterized by increased arm swing in response to trunk rotation and by heel contact made at foot strike?
level 3
The occupations with the highest musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rates are ones that involve significant
lifting
