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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.
exercise physiology
A sport philosopher studies the optimal frequency, intensity, and duration of an effective conditioning program.
false
Motor development applies only to learning of motor skills by children.
false
Art, music, and literature enjoy numerous synergies and relationships with the exercise and sport sciences.
true
Which of the following responsibilities is an athletic trainer not expected to complete?
An athletic trainer would be expected to fulfill all of these responsibilities
Methods of practice, such as whole or part and physical or mental, are often studied by the sport sociologist.
false
Motor learning specialists and sport psychologists are interested in studying how imaging may improve an athlete's performance
false
Sport biomechanists use treatment modalities such as ultrasound, whirlpool, and ice massage.
false
Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include research into developmentally appropriate physical education for all ages?
motor development
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?
motor development
Researchers in this exercise and sport science study information processing, types of feedback, and methods of practice.
motor learning
Individuals in this exercise and sport science use both descriptive and interpretive research.
sport history
Which of the exercise and sport sciences would include the study of sport marketing, sport finance, and legal aspects of sport?
sport management
Applied sport psychology focuses on using an understanding psychological theories and techniques to help athletes improve their performances.
true
Because dietary factors often affect physical performances, some exercise physiologists conduct research relative to nutritional factors.
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?
exercise physiology
A sport manager may use computer-enhanced images to analyze and improve the performance of sport skills.
false
An academic discipline by definition must practically apply its body of knowledge.
false
Sport historians study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports.
false
Exercise physiologists investigate the biochemical reactions that supply muscles with energy.
true
In which of the exercise and sport sciences do specialists study achievement motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development?
Sport and exercise psychology
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?
Sport and exercise psychology
A person in this exercise and sport science would study sportsmanship and other aspects of ethical behavior in sports.
Sport philosophy
Specialists in this exercise and sport science examine achievement, motivation, arousal, attribution, and personality development.
sport and exercise psychology
A sport psychologist may use biofeedback to help athletes relax or control their arousal levels.
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
Specialists in this exercise and sport science study the mechanical principles of force application and absorption, leverage, and stability.
sport biomechanics
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
Which of the following is a characteristic of an academic discipline?
Body of scholarly knowledge
Exercise physiologists, sport biomechanists, and athletic trainers may conduct joint research projects concerning ways to prevent the reoccurrence of injuries.
true
Knowledge of results and feedback are associated with motor learning.
true
