KINE Final Exam Study Questions And Answers

What does kinesiology mean? - Answer- the study of human development What are common careers in kinesiology? - Answer- sports psychologists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists what is the definition of strength? - Answer- the ability of a muscle to do work what is physical activity? - Answer- any movement carried out by the musculoskeletal system requiring energy what is physical fitness? - Answer- the ability of the body to adapt to the stresses and demands of physical effort what are 2 conditions that are associated with metabolic syndrome? - Answer- hypertension and obesity what three disorders form the female athlete triad? - Answer- abnormal eating or exercise, premature osteoporosis, and amenorrhea. what is the most important factor to consider in regard to body weight and body composition? - Answer- percent body fat Numerator of the relative risk calculation? - Answer- X event when exposed Denominator of the relative risk equation? - Answer- X event when not exposed What are the ACSM guidelines for physical activity? - Answer- 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise 5 days per week, or 20 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise 3 days per week What is the purpose of doing a health assessment? - Answer- to determine risk of disease if a family member died of cardiovascular event before the age of 50, the risk of experiencing a similar event is...? - Answer- higher what are the two types of activity scales/questionnaires? - Answer- Tegner and Godin Leisure What are the different ways of examining body composition? - Answer- appearance, anthropological, performance, and medical