Which of the following reflect(s) a growing interest in physical activity on the part of the general population? correct answers the large numbers who participate regularly in physical activity the growing popularity of college and university programs devoted to the study of physical activity the e...
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Which of the following reflect(s) a growing interest in physical activity on the part of the general
population? correct answers the large numbers who participate regularly in physical activity the
growing popularity of college and university programs devoted to the study of physical activity
the explosion of career opportunities for college-trained professionals
Definitions ensuring that all those who work within a science or profession use the terms in the
same way are called correct answers technical definitions
Which of the following is NOT an example of physical activity as defined in this text? correct
answers blinking your eye
Movement is best defined as correct answers changes in the position of any of your body parts
relative to one another
The discipline of kinesiology derives its knowledge from correct answers experiencing physical
activity the formal study of physical activity the professional practice in physical activity
Which of the following represents a means of obtaining theoretical knowledge of kinesiology?
correct answers studying exercise physiology
Professional practice knowledge is most likely to be used when one is correct answers serving as
a personal fitness trainer
Faculty in colleges and universities who teach about physical activity and conduct research on
physical activity-related problems are called correct answers kinesiologists
Which of the following best defines exercise? correct answers physical activity performed to
improve the performance, health, or appearance of your body
The principal (but NOT the only) forms of physical activity studied by kinesiologists are correct
answers sport and exercise
Kinesiology focuses on correct answers the physical, emotional, philosophical, and sociocultural
aspects of physical activity
Movement differs from physical activity in that correct answers unlike physical activity,
movement is not always voluntary or directed toward a goal
Approximately how many colleges and universities in the United States have academic programs
devoted to the study of physical activity? correct answers 600
Kinesiology is ________ in nature because it focuses not just on the bodily aspects of physical
activity but on the cognitions, emotions, and soul as well. correct answers holistic
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