Kinesiology Mid-Term Exam

The Cooper Institute offers certifications in which of the following?

Pysical fitness specialist

Which of these philosophies states that knowledge originates in the physical world but emerges through experimentation?

Realism

Which of the following is not an example of the today's emphasis on fitness?

Required aerobic conditioning programs for all school children

A need exists for physical education, exercise science, and sport professionals trained to provide recreational and leisure activities for senior citizens.

True

For which of the following could you volunteer so that you could gain experience for a career in a related field?

youth sport coaching

Which of the following would not be an educational objective achieved through a physical education program?

A. Increased academic performance B. Strengthened peer relationships C. Increased interest in learning All of the above can be positively affected by a quality physical education program

Which of the following is not a valuable aspect of career preparation for a physical education teacher in a school?

A. Obersving master teachers as they instruct students in schools B. Mini-teaching experience in a college class C. Teaching private sport lessons All of the above are helpful learning experiences

According to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, which of the following is not an effect of regular physical activity?

A. Reduces the risk of dying prematurely B. Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease C. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure All of the above

Which of the following questions might be important to ask about a prospective career?

A. What are the prior experiences required? B. What is the education or degree required? C. What is the salary range? All of the above are important questions to ask

What career specializes in working with students with disabling conditions

Adapted Physical Education

What organization offers Exercise Specialist, Health and Fitness Instructor, and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification programs?

American College of Sports Medicine

The _____________ certifies aerobics instructors and personal trainers (ACE).

American Council on Exercise

Professionals in this career help prevent, treat, and rehabilitate injuries.

Athletic Training

______________ is bodily movements of a rhythmical and patterned succession usually executed to the accompaniment of music

Dance

______________ is a theory of moral values with standards that deal with what is good and bad, with moral duty and obligation, and with principles of conduct.

Ethics

________ is a type of graduate specialization within the discipline of exercise science.

Excercise physiology

Admission requirements to graduate schools are standardized nationally.

False

An academic discipline by definition must practically apply its body of knowledge

False

Career opportunities in physical education, exercise science, and sport are limited.

False

Internships are inappropriate until after the completion of an undergraduate degree.

False

Physical activity must be vigorous to be beneficial to the functioning of the heart.

False

Physical education and sport professionals cannot teach ethics.

False

The National Athletic Trainers' Association must certify all high school athletic trainers.

False

Utilitarianism states that moral duties are prescriptive and independent of consequences

False

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?

Idealism

Which of the following is an objective of Healthy People 2010?

Increase the proportion of adolescents who spend at least 50% of school physical education class time being physically active

Two places to find market trends and career guidance materials are the _______ and the ________

Library Internet

Which of these philosophies stresses that the source of value exists within the physical realm of nature?

Naturalism

A ________ is an example of a type of certification

Personal Trainer

Specialists in this exercise and sport science study the mechanical principles of force application and absorption, leverage, and stability.

Sport Biomechanics

In which of the following careers do professionals help athletes develop their bodies and achieve their athletic potential?

Strength training

Which of these is a manipulative skill?

Striking

Continuing education or lifelong learning of new knowledge and skills are usually essential for career advancement.

True

Increased cognitive involvement in physical education usually leads to both a better understanding of the activity and better execution of skills

True

Intramural programs can provide opportunities to officiate, schedule, program, and manage personnel.

True

Lack of motivation, time, money, physical skills, and knowledge prohibit many people's participation in physical activities.

True

No national certification program exists for coaches

True

One characteristic of a profession is that its members have attained competencies for entry, such as through a certification process.

True

One valued outcome of a school physical education program is to help students learn how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

True

Personal experiences are important as foundations for developing personal philosophies.

True

Setting goals helps people articulate their determination to achieve future expectations.

True

Social skills, sales ability, and sports expertise are important credentials for careers in health and fitness clubs.

True

Sport management degrees provide important preparation for administering golf courses, bowling lanes, gymnastics schools, tennis camps, and swimming centers.

True

Sportsmanship, discipline, self-confidence, and stress management are desirable affective outcomes of physical education, exercise science, and sport programs

True

The Ph.D. is more research oriented than is the Ed.D

True

The number and percentage of individuals in the United States with obesity is increasing annually

True

Using a moral reasoning process when faced with a ethical choice usually leads to acting in a fair, just, and honest way.

True

Realism developed as a revolt against some of the tenets of idealism.

true