Intro to Kinesiology Midterm

List and describe two sub-disciplines of exercise and sport sciences that interest you the most. explain

The two sub-disciplines of exercise and sport sciences that interest me the most are exercise physiology and athletic training.

A benefit of physical activity is controlling blood pressure. -True -False

True

Careers in sport broadcasting, sport journalism, and sport photography reflect the interdependence of sports and the media. -True -False

True

Obesity is a major health problem for children and adults in the United States. -True -False

True

Physical therapy requires an understanding of the anatomical and physiological bases of human movement. -True -False

True

Social skills, sales ability, and sport expertise are important credentials for careers in health and fitness clubs. -True -False

True

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

True

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

True

The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health recommends that people of all ages, both male and female, should participate in moderate amount (minimum of 30 minutes) of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week in order to enjoy the associated health benefits. -True -False

True

The naturalist believes that physical well-being can enhance a readiness to learn mental, moral, and social skills. -True -False

True

The opportunity to be responsible for other people and their performance could be a factor contributing to career choice. -True -False

True

Wellness includes the emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being, quality of life, and ability to contribute to society. -True -False

True

In which of these philosophies does the individual determine the subject matter and the learning method? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

a. existentialism

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include the study of causal attribution relative to the importance placed on ability, effort, luck, and task difficulty on the outcome of a sporting event? sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports. a. athletic training b. exercise physiology c. motor learning. athletic training d. sport and exercise psychology e. sport biomechanics

d. sport and exercise psychology

Which of the following would not be considered an ethical principle? a. An opponent is not the enemy but a worthy athlete deserving to be treated exactly as everyone would wish to be treated. b. Fair play means playing within the letter and spirit of the rules. c. Games are not played to intimidate; the ideal purpose is a mutual quest for excellence through challenge. d. Sportsmanship requires modesty, humility in victory, praise for the winners, and self-respect in defeat. e. All of the above are ethical principles

e. All of the above are ethical principles

This career requires a doctor's degree and research productivity for tenure. a. Athletic administration b. Coaching c. Fitness club management d. Therapeutic recreation e. University professor in one of the exercise and sport sciences

e. University professor in one of the exercise and sport sciences

Which of the following is not related to skill-related physical fitness? a. agility b. balance c. coordination d. reaction time e. all of the above

e. all of the above

Which of these following is a benefit of flexibility? a. Enhances circulation of the blood and healing of muscular injuries b. Enhances muscle fiber adaptation and hypertrophy c. Increases muscular strength d. Improves range of motion of joints e. Both a and d.

e. both a and d

Researchers in this exercise and sport science study information processing, types of feedback, and methods of practice. a. athletic training b. exercise physiology c. motor development d. motor learning e. sport psychology

motor learning

In which of the exercise and sport sciences do specialists study achievement motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development? a. exercise physiology b. motor development c. motor learning d. sport and exercise psychology e. sport biomechanics

sport and exercise psychology

A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, sport management, or exercise science is required to become an instructor in outdoor education. -True -False

False

A sport philosopher studies the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of an effective conditioning program. -True -False

False

All high school coaches must have degrees in physical education. -True -False

False

An academic discipline by definition must practically apply its body of knowledge. -True -False

False

Because athletic programs at large universities have become businesses, coaches increasingly have earned master's degrees in sport management. -True -False

False

Methods of practice, such as whole or part and physical or mental, are often studied by the sport sociologist. -True -False

False

Moral knowing is the most important step in the moral reasoning process. -True -False

False

More teachers desire coaching positions in the schools than there are available teams to coach. -True -False

False

Most careers in fitness fields offer lucrative salaries and traditional working hours. -True -False

False

Motor development applies only to learning of motor skills by children. -True -False

False

School teachers who also coach are paid approximately half of their salaries for teaching and half of their salaries for coaching. -True -False

False

Sport biomechanists use treatment modalities such as ultrasound, whirlpool, and ice massage. -True -False

False

The longer athletes participate in sport, the higher their moral reasoning because they are learning how to play fair and be good sports. -True -False

False

The moral reasoning of interscholastic athletes is more consistent, impartial, and reflective than is that of non-athletes. -True -False

False

There is no positive relationship between work productivity and level of physical fitness. -True -False

False

A sport manager may use computer-enhanced images to analyze and improve the performance of sport skills. -True -False

False

Career opportunities in the exercise and sport science are limited. -True -False

False

College coaches must have earned at least a master's degree. -True -False

False

Daily physical education is currently required for all students in public and private schools. -True -False

False

Individuals with chronic medical conditions should avoid physical activity. -True -False

False

It is illegal (violation of state laws) for physical educators to teach classes in the public schools outside their major field. -True -False

False

Licensure requirements for physical education teachers are the same throughout the United States. -True -False

False

Motor learning specialists and sport psychologists are interested in studying how imaging may improve an athlete's performance. -True -False

False

Muscular strength and muscular endurance mean the same thing. -True -False

False

Personal lifestyle preferences have nothing to do with choosing a career. -True -False

False

Physical activity and physical fitness mean the same thing. -True -False

False

Physical activity must be vigorous, defined as exercising above the target heart rate zone, in order to be beneficial. -True -False

False

Physical activity, while beneficial, does not reduce the risk of hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes. -True -False

False

Physical education and sport professionals cannot teach ethical behaviors. -True -False

False

Senior citizens should not participate in vigorous activity because of cardiovascular problems, osteoporosis, and arthritis. -True -False

False

Sport historians study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports. -True -False

False

Utilitarianism states that moral duties are prescriptive and independent of consequences. -True -False

False

What is graduate education? How long does each graduate degree (Master's and Doctoral) usually take to achieve?

Graduate education is an advanced study at an accredited institution and may require a thesis, an original research program, an internship along with a comprehensive examination or other summative assessment, or a practicum experience. A master's degree takes one to two years to complete, while a doctoral degree takes three to five years after completion of a master's.

What is the difference between health and wellness?

Health is defined as the absence of disease, and it includes physical fitness and the five parts of wellness.

An important criterion for continuation in a job is the level of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. -True -False

True

Applied sport psychology focuses on using an understanding psychological theories and techniques to help athletes improve their performances. -True -False

True

Art, music, and literature enjoy numerous synergies and relationships with the exercise and sport sciences. -True -False

True

Before choosing a career, it is important to assess your personal lifestyle preferences. -True -False

True

Claiming there is no rule against an unethical behavior, no one will ever know about the unethical behavior, or everyone else does the unethical behavior are rationalizations for trying to make this unethical behavior seem to be ethical. -True -False

True

Continuing education or lifelong learning of new knowledge and skills is beneficial for career advancement. -True -False

True

Developing a personal philosophy is important in gaining insights into your behaviors, beliefs, and values. -True -False

True

Exercise physiologists investigate the biochemical reactions that supply muscles with energy. -True -False

True

Exercise physiologists, sport biomechanists, and athletic trainers may conduct joint research projects concerning ways to prevent the reoccurrence of injuries. -True -False

True

Fair play means playing within the letter and spirit of the rules. -True -False

True

Illustrations of professional involvement would be joining a professional organization, reading its journals, and attending its conferences. -True -False

True

Increased cognitive involvement in physical education usually leads to a better understanding of the activity and better execution of skills. -True -False

True

Individuals with degrees in sport management find jobs in professional and college sport programs, recreation departments, corporate fitness centers, and commercial sport businesses. -True -False

True

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

True

Many corporate fitness centers provide individually prescribed exercise programs, health appraisals, and stress management workshops. -True -False

True

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

True

Opportunities to teach sport skills exist in schools, youth sport programs, public and private health, fitness and sport clubs, and colleges. -True -False

True

Personal experiences are important as foundations for developing personal philosophies. -True -False

True

Physical therapists are governed by a code of ethics. -True -False

True

Principles are universal rules of conduct that identify what kinds of actions, intentions, and motives are valued. -True -False

True

The best academic preparation for a student majoring in sport management includes management foundations, sports applications, and an internship or work experience within the field. -True -False

True

The first step in the research process or scientific method is to ask a research question or state a problem that is measurable. -True -False

True

Which of the exercise and sport sciences is the study of the causes and consequences of bodily functioning and changes occurring due to physical activity? a. exercise physiology b. athletic training c. motor development d. motor learning e. sport biomechanics

a. exercise physiology

Which of these philosophies focuses on individualized activities in physical education and sport encourage creativity and self-awareness and personal responsibility for learning? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

a. existentialism

Members of this association facilitate research associated with physical activity, athletic training, and exercise physiology. a. Amateur Athletic Union b. American College of Sports Medicine c. American Council on Exercise d.National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association e. National Recreation and Park Association

b. American College of Sports Medicine

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? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

b. idealism

Which of these philosophies states that the development of the total person is important, but if there is a conflict development of the mind and the body, the mind must take precedence? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

b. idealism

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include the study of sport marketing, sport finance, and legal aspects of sport? a. motor development b. sport management c. sport history d. sport philosophy e. sport sociology

b. sport management

Which of these is a manipulative skill? a. eye-hand coordination b. striking c. twisting d. walking e. all of the above are manipulative skills

b. striking

Members of this association certify aerobics instructors and personal trainers. a. Amateur Athletic Union b. American College of Sports Medicine c. American Council on Exercise d.National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association e. National Recreation and Park Association

c. American Council on Exercise

Which of the following is not a research-proven benefit of physical activity? a. Reduced risk of osteoporosis b. Reduced risk of diabetes c. Increased eye-hand coordination d. Increased maintenance of healthy bones, muscles, and joints e. Increased alertness and ability to learn

c. Increased eye-hand coordination

Which association establishes professional standards for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries? a. American College of Sports Medicine b. American Council on Exercise c. National Athletic Trainers' Association d. National Strength and Conditioning Association e. Shape America

c. National Athletic Trainers' Association

Which of the objectives for physical education, exercise science, and sport includes the evaluation, application, synthesis, analysis, comprehension, and acquisition of knowledge? a. affective b. cognitive c. health-related physical fitness d. psychomotor e.skill-related physical fitness

cognitive

Which of these philosophies states that knowledge originates in the physical world but emerges through experimentation? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

e. realism

Which of these philosophies uses the scientific method when seeking truth? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

e. realism

Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include research into developmentally appropriate physical education for all ages? a. athletic training b. exercise physiology c. motor learning d. sport and exercise psychology e. sport biomechanics

motor development

Individuals in this exercise and sport science use both descriptive and interpretive research. a. motor development b. motor learning c. sport history d. sport management e. sport philosophy

sport history

Members of this association offer recreation programs for the general public. a. Amateur Athletic Union b. American Council on Exercise c. National Collegiate Athletic Association d. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association e. National Recreation and Park Association

d. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association

Members of this association organize college recreational programs. a. American Council on Exercise b. National Collegiate Athletic Association c. National Federation of State High School Associations d. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association e. National Recreation and Park Association

d. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association

Which of the following criteria is not essential for a field of study or work to be classified as a profession? a. Extensive, formal educational process completed b. Complex, systematic body of theoretical knowledge c. Continued professional growth and development d. Professionals must hold graduate degrees e. Service to society

d. Professionals must hold graduate degrees

For this career, a person needs skills in interviewing, writing, and the willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines? a. Athletic administration b. Coaching c. Recreation services d. Sports journalism e. University teaching

d. Sports journalism

Which of these items should not be included in a personal philosophy in a professional portfolio? a. Academic honors received b. Description of your personal values and how they relate to your chosen career c. Professional certifications earned d. Work experiences e. All of the above should be included in a personal portfolio

e. All of the above should be included in a personal portfolio

The philosophy based on the laws and order of the world as revealed by science independent from human experience. a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

e. realism

Define ethics and explain why it is important to teach in relation to athletics/sports.

Ethics is the study of moral values. It is important to teach in relation to athletics and sports so that athletes show good sportsmanship and will do good for their team mates and their opponent.

A personal trainer and strength coach is the same career choice. -True -False

False

Practitioners are only interested in the application of knowledge, while disciplinarians are only interested in the creation of new knowledge. -True -False

False

Specialists in nutrition promote scientific inquiry and the application of research findings to the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and specific medical conditions. -True -False

False

The greatest challenge facing a personal trainer is designing a safe and effective program. -True -False

False

A student must have completed an entry-level athletic training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and pass the Board of Certification exam in order to become certified as an athletic trainer. -True -False

True

According to the research findings of the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, for most health outcomes, additional benefits occur as the amount of physical activity increases through higher intensity, greater frequency, and/or longer duration. -True -False

True

Allowing or disallowing an athlete to dispute an official's call is an ethical choice by the coach. -True -False

True

An elementary physical education teacher must be licensed to teach. -True -False

True

Because dietary factors often affect physical performances, some exercise physiologists conduct research relative to nutritional factors. -True -False

True

Becoming a compliance officer in intercollegiate athletics is an example of a career choice for a sport manager. -True -False

True

Careers in fitness may include leadership, instruction, and exercise prescription in clinical, club, and specialized settings. -True -False

True

Careers in sport management could include sales positions for sport clothing and sporting equipment. -True -False

True

Exercise scientists in clinical settings are committed to helping people of all ages learn more about the importance of physical activity to their health and well-being. -True -False

True

Many of the beneficial affects of exercise training from both endurance and resistance activities diminish within two weeks if physical activity is substantially reduced, and benefits disappear within two to eight months if physical activity is not resumed. -True -False

True

Physical therapy is the treatment of physical injury or dysfunction using therapeutic exercises and modalities with the goal of restoring normal function. -True -False

True

Professional organizations publish journals to disseminate research findings and information that can enhance the learning of individuals in the field. -True -False

True

Which of the following would not be a responsibility of a director of sport marketing? a. Facility management b. Increase ticket sales c. Market the team's image and reputation d. Sell team merchandise e. All of the above are associated responsibilities.

a. Facility management

According to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, when do the beneficial effects of exercise training begin to diminish? a. within two weeks b. within one month c. within two to eight months d. within one year e. The beneficial effects of exercise training are permanent.

a. Within two weeks

Expecting students to demonstrate good sportsmanship during class activities is an example of which type of physical education objective? a. affective b. cognitive c. nationalistic d. naturalistic e. psychomotor

a. affective

Which of the following is a characteristic of an academic discipline? a. body of scholarly knowledge b. code of ethics c. intrinsic motivation for serving others d. practical application e. all of the above are descriptive of an academic discipline

a. body of scholarly knowledge

A twentieth-century philosophy that centers on individual existence and advocates that truth and values are arrived at by each person's experiences. a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

a. existentialism

Which of the exercise and sports sciences is described by the maturation and changes in motor behavior throughout life and individuals progressing from unskilled movements to the learning of complex motor patterns? a. motor development b. motor learning c. sport and exercise psychology d. sport biomechanics e. sport sociology

a. motor development

Professionals in this career help individuals rehabilitate from injuries and disabling conditions. a. Elementary physical education b. Physical therapy c. Senior citizens' exercise programs d. Sporting goods sales e. Sports information

b. Physical therapy

Monitoring of oxygen uptake and exhalation of carbon dioxide, measuring heart rate and function, and analyzing the chemical activities of the body during exercise are examples of research in this exercise and sport science. a. athletic training b. exercise physiology c. motor learning d. sport and exercise psychology e. sport biomechanics

b. exercise physiology

Which of the following describes the principle of training that is defined as placing increasing amounts of stress on the body to cause adaptations that improve fitness? a. regularity b. overload c. progression d. variety e. individualism

b. overload

Members of this association oversee interscholastic sports. a. Amateur Athletic Union b. National Collegiate Athletic Association c. National Federation of State High School Associations d.National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association e. National Recreation and Park Association

c. National Federation of State High School Associations

Once you have formulated your personal philosophy, it will remain the same throughout your career. -True -False

False

School physical education programs are financed well and a priority in schools because of their unique contributions to the education of the whole child. -True -False

False

The career choice made in college is critically important since seldom does a person change careers during a lifetime. -True -False

False

The development of moral values is an automatic outcome of competing in sports. -True -False

False

The director of a cardiac rehabilitation program must be certified as a personal trainer. -True -False

False

Work hours for intramural/campus recreation specialists are normally 8 am to 5 pm. -True -False

False

Knowledge of results and feedback are associated with motor learning. -True -False

True

What are some ways you gain experience in your career area?

You can gain experience through volunteer work, internships, extracurricular activities, and summer or part time jobs.

In designing and implementing a fitness program, what are the four most important principles to implement? a.Frequency, intensity, time, and type b.Frequency, progression, rest, and individualization c.Intensity, progression, specificity, and reversibility d.Intensity, time, progression, and specificity e. Time, type, variety, and recovery

a. Frequency, intensity, time, and type

Which of the following is a characteristic of skill-related physical fitness? a. balance b. frequency c. intensity d. muscular strength e. perceptual-motor skills

a. balance

Which of the following career areas is associated with the leisure services field? a. Athletic training b. Elementary physical education specialist c. Private sport club d. Sport psychology e. None of the above

c. Private sport club

Specialists in this exercise and sport science study the mechanical principles of force application and absorption, leverage, and stability. a. athletic training b. sport and exercise psychology c. sport biomechanics d. sport management e. sport sociology

c. sport biomechanics

Which of the following could be used as a rationalization or justification for behaving unethically? a. Argue that while a rule was violated, the situation along with the amount of good accomplished overshadowed the small amount of harm; that is, the end justifies the means. b. State that the action is not unethical since the action harmed no one or no foul was called or penalty assessed. c. Try to make it seem that the unethical action is really ethical, such as by claiming there is no rule against it, no one will ever know, or everyone else does it. d. All of the above can be used as rationalizations or justifications. e. Only B and C could be used as rationalizations or justifications.

d. All of the above can be used as rationalizations or justifications.

In which of the following undergraduate majors or graduate specializations would a student prepare for a career in corporate fitness? a. Adapted physical education b. Athletic training c. Coaching d. Exercise science or exercise physiology e. Sport philosophy

d. Exercise science or exercise physiology

Which of the following responsibilities is an athletic trainer not expected to complete? a. assess injuries b. design and help implement conditioning programs c. use preventative taping d. all of the above

d. all of the above

Which of these philosophies stresses the importance of developing social skills and education for social efficiency? a. existentialism b. idealism c. naturalism d. pragmatism e. realism

d. pragmatism

Specialists in this exercise and sport science examine achievement, motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development. a. athletic training b. exercise physiology c. motor learning. athletic training d. sport and exercise psychology e. sport biomechanics

d. sport and exercise psychology

A person in this exercise and sport science would study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports. a. motor development b. sport management c. sport history d. sport philosophy e. sport sociology

d. sport philosophy

What is the principle of training that is defined changing equipment, exercises, and activities to avoid boredom, reduce risk of overuse injuries, and increase motivation or adherence? a. regularity b. overload c. progression d. variety e. individualism

d. variety

Which of the following would not be an influencing factor on a person's career choice? a. A role model in this career b. Enjoyment of working with people c. Monetary benefits d. Job security e. All of the above could be influencing factors.

e. All of the above could be influencing factors.

What are the FITT principles?

The FITT principles are frequency, intensity, time, and type.

What are the components of health-related fitness?

The components of health-related fitness are body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

What are the components of skill-related fitness?

The components of skill-related fitness are balance, agility, power, coordination, reaction, time, and speed.

A motor learning specialist examines the relationship of movements to prior knowledge and skills, transfer of learning, types of practice sessions, and feedback and knowledge of results. -True -False

True

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

True

A sport psychologist may use biofeedback to help athletes relax or control their arousal levels. -True -False

True

List and describe the 5 traditional philosophies.

1. Idealism is important for understanding. 2. Realism is stating scientific laws are in control. 3. Naturalism stresses individual over society. 4. Pragmatism states experiences seek the truth. 5. Existentialism determines reality