211 Chapter 1-3 Exam

Corporate fitness programs have been shown to be cost-effective because they achieve all but one of the following objectives: A) Increased absenteesism B) Lower insurance costs C) Improved employee health D) Increased productivity

A

Helping an opposing player get up off the floor after a charging foul is called during a basketball game is an example of the _____ domain. A) Affective B) Psychomotor C) Cognitive D) None of the answers are correct

A

Identify a true statement about exercise physiologists. A) Exercise physiologists are concerned with both acute and chronic adaptations of the various systems of the body to exercise. B) Design of rehabilitation programs for post-cardiac patients is not one of the responsibility areas of exercise physiologists. C) Clinical exercise testing is not an area of responsibility of exercise physiologists. D) Exercise physiologists focus exclusively on the mechanisms that can reduce disease progression in athletes.

A

The proportion of Americans living below the poverty level is approximately _____. A) 14% B) 18% C) 8% D) 24%

A

Which is not one of the top three modifiable causes of death in the United States? A) Diabetes B) Tobacco use C) Diet D) Physical inactivity

A

Which of the following is not a focus of the wellness movement? A) Illness treatment B) Health promotion C) Disease prevention D) Lifestyle management

A

_____ are self-chosen activities that provide a means of revitalizing and refreshing one's body and spirit. A) Recreation and leisure B) Health C) Dance D) Wellness

A

_____ emphasizes the use of the scientific method to arrive at the truth. A) Realism B) Pragmatism C) Naturalism D) Idealism

A

_____ is the branch of philosophy that focuses on the examination of ideas in an orderly and systematic way. A) Logic B) Metaphysics C) Epistemology D) Axiology

A

_____ is the study of the role of sport in society, its impact on participants in sport, and the relationship between sport and other societal institutions. A) Sport sociology B) Sport pedagogy C) Sport philosophy D) Sport psychology

A

All of the following are benefits of regular physical activity except: A) Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety B) Enhances the risk of developing diabetes. C) Promotes psychological well-being. D) Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

B

Exercise physiology is the study of: A) Activity programs for the disabled. B) The impact of exercise on the body C) Skill acquisition D) The mechanical analysis of skill

B

Which of the following disciplines of physical education, exercise science, and sport deals with an athlete's gait analysis? A) Health B) Sport biomechanics C) Exercise physiology D) Motor learning

B

Which of the following domains is concerned with the promotion of a positive self-concept and the enhancement of feelings of self-worth and self-respect? A) The cognitive domain B) The affective domain C) The motor skill domain D) The physical fitness domain

B

_____ refers to well-established, officially governed competitive physical activities in which participants are motivated by internal and external rewards. A) Physical fitness B) Sport C) Physical education D) Physical activity

B

Learning to score a goal in football is categorized under the _____ domain. A) Affective B) Psychomotor C) Cognitive D) None of the answers are correct

C

Sports medicine is concerned with: A) Activity programs for the disabled. B) The study of the impact of exercise on the body. C) Injury prevention D) The study of skill acquisition.

C

The latest data on adult participation in physical activity reveals that: A) Approximately 25% of adults reported participating in leisure-time physical activities. B) Over 50% of adults participated in no physical activity during their leisure time. C) Just under 50% of adults reported participating in leisure-time physical activities. D) Physical activity was greatest among the lowest socioeconomic groups.

C

_____ are statements of purposes, intents, and aims that reflect desired accomplishments. A) Purposes B) Objectives C) Goals D) Mission statements

C

_____ is the systematic and reflective study of the truth, meanings, and actions of sport. A) Realism of sport B) Sport sociology C) Sport philosophy D) Modern philosophy

C

_____ studies the factors that influence the development of abilities essential to movement. A) Biomechanics B) Adapted physical activity C) Motor development D) Sport pedagogy

C

Compared with physically active individuals, sedentary individuals have _____. A) 5 times the risk for coronary heart disease B) 3 times the risk for coronary heart disease C) 10 times the risk for coronary heart disease D) 2 times the risk for coronary heart disease

D

Cultural competency and humility is important for coaches because: A) They enable coaches to affirm cultural oneness among their clients. B) They give coaches an understanding that people of different cultures have the same way of communicating and behaving. C) They bring about a holistic personality development in coaches to deal with problems encountered in training and coaching. D) They enhance coach and player relationships and the level of comfort an individual feels in a team.

D

In the context of physical education, the _____ domain of learning includes the promotion of values, the fostering of social skills, and the enhancement of emotional development. A) Cognitive B) Biological C) Psychomotor D) Affective

D

The belief that reality and life are governed by the laws of nature is an example of _____. A) Idealism B) Realism C) Existentialism D) Naturalism

D

The process of self-reflection and critique of how one's identity positions one within society followed by action to create change in an unjust society is referred to as _____. A) Lifestyle management B) Effective communication C) Environmental wellness D) Cultural humility

D

There was a decrease in the number of women and non-White coaches and administrators in 2015. This informs us that: A) They were given jobs that involved intelligence and not physical strength and fitness. B) Physical activity is the least among the lowest socioeconomic groups. C) A reduction in immigration has decreased the cultural diversity in sporting institutions. D) Minorities continue to be underrepresented in sporting institutions.

D

Which of the following objectives of physical education, exercise science, and sport is fulfilled when a participant demonstrates the proper technique in executing a tennis forehand? A) The physical fitness objective B) The affective development objective C) The cognitive development objective D) The motor skill development objective

D

Chapter 1 states that all of the following factors influence physical activity levels except: A) Economic status B) Educational attainment C) Ethnicity D) Age E) Height

E

Physical education settings include all of the following except: A) Community settings B) Commercial settings C) Medical settings D) School settings E) All of the answers are correct

E

According to the philosophy of pragmatism, ideals or realities are the basis of truth. T/F?

False

All populations have equal participation rates in physical activity. T/F?

False

Goals primarily state short-term outcomes to be achieved by participants in a physical education program. T/F?

False

Health, recreation, and dance are subdisciplines of physical education, exercise science, and sport. T/F?

False

It is estimated that physical inactivity, poor diet, and being overweight contribute to at least two-thirds of all cancers. T/F?

False

John Dewey, an American philosopher, viewed educational activities as contributing only to the development of the mind, not the whole body. T/F?

False

Monism is the belief that the mind and the body are separate entities. T/F?

False

Motor learning is the study of human movement. T/F?

False

Proper nutrition helps professionals stay abreast of new developments in the field, facilitates communication among professionals, and plays a role in professional activities such as teaching, assessment, and research. T/F?

False

The acquisition and application of knowledge is the focus of the psychomotor domain. T/F?

False

The greatest increase in health club membership has occurred in members aged 18-25. T/F?

False

The physical activity of high school students increases as their grade level increases. T/F?

False

The wellness movement emphasizes that it is society's responsibility to provide for the health of its people. T/F?

False

To gain health benefits, an individual must exercise vigorously 5 days a week. T/F?

False

Assessment is the process of gathering information to learn what participants know and are able to do, in order to determine their progress toward achievement of goals and objectives. T/F?

True

Exercise science is a very broad area of study, encompassing many different aspects of physical activity. T/F?

True

Health instruction can encompass many areas, including disease prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, and dealing with abuse of drugs and alcohol. T/F?

True

Healthy People 2020 is a blueprint for improving the health of individuals and the health status of the nation. T/F?

True

Individuals who are health literate tend to have a better health status. T/F?

True

One of the goals of Healthy People 2020 is to increase life expectancy. T/F?

True

Philosophy is a system of values by which one lives and works. T/F?

True

Physical activity is a broad term that encompasses exercise, sport, dance, active games, activities of daily living, and active occupational tasks. T/F?

True

Physical activity psychology is concerned with exercise addiction, adherence, and other psychological issues affecting the well-being of people who are physically active. T/F?

True

Physical education, exercise science, and sport share a common focus—human movement or, more generally, physical activity. T/F?

True

Qualitative research answers questions through words, images, and sounds. T/F?

True

Socioeconomic status is a significant influence on participation in physical activity. T/F?

True

Some of the main purposes of assessment are diagnosis, placement, monitoring of progress, determination of achievement, and evaluation of instructor effectiveness. T/F?

True

Taxonomies serve as a guide for professionals in planning for learning outcomes and achievement of the desired goals. T/F?

True

The rehabilitation sciences, particularly physical therapy, exerted an important influence on the development of sports medicine and adapted physical activity. T/F?

True

The significant and complex role that culture plays in the health and well-being of people of all ages makes it important for professionals to develop cultural competency and exhibit cultural humility. T/F?

True