KNES 202 FINAL questions with correct answers
Define kinesiology and how the field developed through the 20th and
early 21st century Correct Answer-The academic discipline which
involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society,
and quality of life.
physical activity Correct Answer-Movement produces by the skeletal
muscles. Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that
requires energy expenditure.
exercise Correct Answer-done to improve fitness, specific form of PA, it
is planned, structured, repetitive and done with the intention of
developing physical fitness. Training, health-related, therapy.
skilled movement Correct Answer-movement that requires accuracy of
direction, force and rhythm or timing to accomplish predetermined goals
sport Correct Answer-Physical activity in which movement is performed
to achieve a specific goal in a manner specified by established rules and
in competitive contexts
sedentary behavior Correct Answer-refers to any waking activity
characterized by an energy expenditure ≤ 1.5 metabolic equivalents and
a sitting or reclining posture. In general this means that any time a
person is sitting or lying down, they are engaging in this.
,name 5 sub-disciplines in KNES Correct Answer-exercise and sport
psychology, biomechanics, physiology of physical activity, philosophy
of physical activity, history of KNES, sociology of KNES, motor
behavior
identify and briefly describe the KNES concentrations offered at CSUF
Correct Answer-Clinical movement, exercise science, gerokinesiology,
fitness and health promotion, sport studies, strength and conditioning,
teacher education, general studies
list and describe the laws of health as discussed in the berryman article
Correct Answer-"six things nonnatural:"
1) air, 2) food and drink (diet), 3) sleep and wake, 4) motion
(exercise) and rest, 5) excretions and retentions, and 6) passions
of the mind. If the nonnaturals were observed and practiced
in moderation, health would be the result. But if not
followed, performed in excess, or put into imbalance, disease or
illness would result
when and why did physical education emerge as a profession? how has
the field of PE/KNES changed from the early 1900s until present day?
Correct Answer-Physical education emerged in the 1800's so that
physicians can teach the laws of health. The field of physical
education/kinesiology have changed by the intercollegiate sport moves
from student to university control, the growth of American sports, and
Founding of forerunner of Amateur Athletic Association (AAU).
, Name the branches of philosophy. Give an example of each applied in
KNES Correct Answer-Metaphysics: address the ultimate nature of
reality
Aesthetics: The study of beauty
Ethics: The study of how we ought to live
Axiology: Examines the nature of values
Epistemology: examines the nature of knowledge
Describe the place that ethics holds in the practice of kinesiology (i.e.
for those working in kinesiology professions)? Correct Answer-
determines the rules, standards and guidelines in the field of kinesiology.
Identify and describe the health benefits of physical activity across all
domains of health Correct Answer-better health: better lungs, stronger
muscles, stronger cardiac system
outline the current physical activity recommendations for healthy adults
aged 18-65, as set forth by the department of health and human services
and the centers for disease control Correct Answer-150 minutes of
moderate intensity workout or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobics
and muscle strengthening on 2+ days a week working all muscle groups.
motor behavior Correct Answer-The study of how motor skills are
learned, controlled and developed across the lifespan. It provides
guidelines for optimizing situations for learning and practice.