Kines Chp 2

A referee at a basketball game gives an arm signal indicating that one team has called time-out. This is an example of an emblem. A) True B) False

A

As technology continues to shape the character of work, the amount of physical activity required on the job is likely to decrease, placing workers at higher risk for diseases brought on by physical inactivity. A) True B) False

A

Gestures and body language fall under the category (sphere) of ___________, which is one of the categories under the larger sphere of _______________. A) self-expression; experiential knowledge of PA B) self-efficacy; professional knowledge of PA C) self-expression; theoretical knowledge of PA D) self-sufficiency; experiential knowledge of PA

A

One type of competition is A) side by side B) front to front C) nonpersonal D) one on one

A

Specialists who apply their knowledge of physiology, biomechanics, anatomy, and psychology in order to improve movements, working environments, and training programs in the workplace are called A) ergonomists or human factors engineers B) work specialists C) occupational therapists D) occupational engineers

A

Spheres of the physical activity experience are those distinct aspects of our lives in which physical activity plays an important role, usually with distinctive purposes in mind. A) True B) False

A

To what does the sphere of physical activity experience refer? A) the importance of physical activity in individual lives B) the various sources of kinesiology learning C) reading research literature and applying it to professional activities D) seeing how physical activity and sports affect society

A

What type of gestures would a third-base coach use to communicate with a runner on second base? A) emblems B) regulators C) illustrators D) hand

A

When pursued in moderation with focused goals in a balanced life, physical activity is A) desirable B) undesirable C) unhealthy and wrong D) healthy for children only

A

Leisure is simply free time in which to perform physical activities. A) True B) False

B

Physical activity performed in order to improve health is part of the sphere of self-sufficiency. A) True B) False

B

The gestures we use to help us communicate with others do not meet the technical definition of physical activity. A) True B) False

B

The term physical activity is used by kinesiologists to refer only to exercise and sport. A) True B) False

B

What are regulators? A) movements of hands, fingers, or other body parts that we use to communicate our intentions to others B) body movements used to guide the flow of conversation C) body movements, usually hand movements, that can be directly translated into words easily understood by those in the culture or subculture in which they are used D) gestures that we use to illustrate or complement what we are saying

B

Which of the following is most essential to a leisure experience? A) being active in a vigorous fashion B) feeling free to engage in an activity and free from a sense of obligation C) being in contact with nature D) being with friends

B

Which of these is an example of instrumental activities of daily life? A) eating B) cooking C) walking D) dressing

B

A government initiative to develop, implement, and evaluate the health goals of the nation is A) U.S. Almanac B) U.S. Kinesiology Guidebook C) Healthy People D) Leisure and Health in America

C

Dance and rituals often have meaning beyond allowing one to be physically active; these are most appropriately assigned to the A) self-sufficiency sphere B) leisure sphere C) self-expression sphere D) work sphere

C

Which of the following objectives for a physically educated (PE) person is the one that is commonly not met? A) A PE person demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. B) A PE person understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction. C) A PE person is regularly physically active. D) A PE person demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

C

Which of the following statements best describes the physical activity patterns of most U.S. adults? A) They perform 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week. B) They perform 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week. C) They are much less physically active than is required to maintain good health. D) They tend to exercise too much and, as a result, suffer injuries.

C

Leisure is all of the following except A) a state of mind B) a human experience that can provoke feelings of wonder C) a human experience that can be evoked by skiing, swimming, or running D) a human experience that is focused on winning

D

Self-sufficiency, self-expression, work, education, leisure, health, and competition reflect physical activity experiences. What do these areas suggest? A) that there's a hierarchy of physical activity experiences B) the limited involvement in physical activity that some people have C) that physical activity is more than sport participation D) that physical activity experiences are wide and varied

D

Shot putting and swimming are examples of what kind of competitive activity? A) impersonal competition B) face-to-face contact activities C) face-to-face noncontact activities D) side-by-side competitive activities

D

What is the most conclusive definition of leisure? A) when we are able to disengage from our everyday lives and participate in activities that really interest us B) when we are free from our everyday routines and free to do what we want to do, when, where, and with whom we choose C) the excess time in our day-to-day lives when we choose to do absolutely nothing D) a state of being, a feeling that all is well with the world

D

Which of the following is NOT considered a sphere of physical activity? A) leisure B) education C) work D) self-efficacy

D

Which of the following is an activity of daily living (ADL)? A) cooking B) shopping C) laundry D) dressing

D

Your choice to disengage from your everyday life and participate in activities that interest you is known as A) leisure B) recreation C) hobbies D) free time

D

The two major classifications of self-sufficiency are ___________ and ____________.

activities of daily living (ADLs); instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

ADLs represent _____________ while IADLs ___________.

personal care behaviors; are more complex behaviors that further improve the quality of life