Kinesiology exam 1 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is kinesiology? correct answers the study of movement, utilizing the principles of mechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology Biomechanics correct answers the study of mechanical motion in biological systems Subsections of biomechanics correct answers -static -dynamic Dynamic subsections of biomechanics include correct answers -kinematics -kinetics Kinematics correct answers the movement created by the force Kinetics correct answers forces causing move...

If a client has an injury to both wrists, this injury would be considerd... A. Bilateral B. Contralateral C. Ipsilateral D. Unilateral correct answers A At what speed does gravity pull you down? A. 10.5 m/s2 B. 8.9 m/s2 C. 9.81 m/s2 D. 9.25 m/s2 correct answers C A movement that occurs perpendicular to gravity would be called a... A. movement against gravity B. Gravity assisted movement C. gravity eliminated movement correct answers C T/F: If Ryan is flexing his elbow with hi...

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Anatomic Position correct answers standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward, legs parallel, toes pointed foward Anatomic Locations correct answers superior inferior lateral medial anterior posterior proximal distal dorsal volar pronation supination Superior correct answers towards the head above Inferior correct answers away from the head below lateral correct answers away from the midline medial correct answers toward the midline anterior corre...

We are more likely to enjoy physical activity when - Answer- its challenges are balanced by our skills and abilities a discipline - Answer- a body of knowledge organized around a theme or focus. Kinesiology - Answer- a discipline or body of knowledge that focuses on physical activity. physical activity - Answer- intentional, voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. movement - Answer- any change in the position of our body parts relative to each other. Physical activity...

A directional term used to describe the backside; behind correct answers Posterior A directional term used to describe the frontside; in front of correct answers Anterior A directional term used to describe the location above a particular body part/organ correct answers Superior A directional term used to describe the location below a particular body part/organ correct answers Inferior A directional term to describe a location close to or near the midline correct answers Medial A ...

What is Motor Development correct answers Involves change in movement behavior, sequential, age related aspects. Dependent on underlying processes What is motor control? correct answers Neural, physical, and behavioral aspects of movement. (think mind control) What is motor learning? correct answers relatively permanent gains in motor development associated with practice or experience Newell's Model of Constraints correct answers Movements arise from actions of the organism, the enviro...

Evolved concepts of wellness includes... correct answers physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, environmental health (Peter Met Emma In Space Eventually) The total wellness approach is... correct answers --> A healthy lifestyle reflects positive behaviors that benefit physical or mental well being --> Healthy Behaviors = Wellness Healthy lifestyle means to... correct answers avoids stress and negative behaviors, eats nutritionally appropriate foods, enjoys positive relat...

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