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KINE 150
Exam 1
1.
The definition of the term “Kinesiology” is:
A. The study of mechanics
B. The study of the anatomical principles of movement
C. The study of movement
D. The study of forces on the body
2.
The mission of Kinesiology programs is centered around?
A. Theory
B. Sports
C. Performance
D. Physical activity
Match the branch of philosophy with its correct definition
3.
________ Metaphysics
4.
________ Ethics
5.
________ Logic
6.
________ Aesthetics
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Appreciation of beauty
Moral code of behavior
The study of the nature of knowledge
Examines the nature of reality
Structure for orderly thinking
7.
Which statement is characteristic of a physical education and sport program guided by the
philosophy of naturalism?
A. Competition brings out the best in individuals
B. Drills are important in the learning process
C. Program standardization ensures that all individuals learn the same activities
D. Learning is accomplished through self-activity and exploration
8.
Having a philosophy will help you as a professional to:
A. Evaluate the effectiveness of your program
B. Evaluate the effectiveness of yourself as a professional
C. Guide in the development of programs
D. All of the above
9.
True or False
An idealist determines reality through life experiences.
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10.
True or False
11. True or False
A realist depends on science or the scientific process to reveal the
truth.
The major difference between a scientific literature source and a
nonscientific literature source is that scientific literature sources
undergo a peer review process, whereas nonscientific literature
sources do not.
12.
What is the difference between a primary and a secondary academic reference?
A. Primary academic references include basic and applied research articles, whereas
secondary academic references include review articles and academic book or textbook
chapters.
B. Primary academic references are always longer than secondary academic references.
C. Primary academic references always contain facts, but secondary academic references
do not.
D. None of the above
13.
The objectives of physical activity in Sparta were mainly:
A. Social
B. Militaristic
C. Humanitarian
D. Recreational
14.
In ancient Rome, individuals:
A. Enjoyed watching professionals competing in gladiatorial sports
B. Participated in physical education to prepare their bodies as a temple for the soul
C. Participated in physical education programs for enjoyment
D. Adopted the Greeks program of gymnastics
15.
Which country is best known for the use of yoga to keep the body under control to allow
the mind to expand:
A. Greece
B. China
C. Egypt
D. India
16.
True or False
Roman women were encouraged to exercise in order to have strong, healthy babies.
17.
In the Dark Ages, Christianity and asceticism fostered the belief that:
A. Evil resides in the body, and physical activity could be used to rid the body of this evil
B. A sound body was essential for mental development
C. Physical activities were foolish pursuits because they were designed to improve the
body which took away from the worship of God
D. Physical education should be a part of the university curriculum
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18.
Which of the following statements regarding chivalry is true?
A. The tradition of chivalry was limited to the upper classes and nobility.
B. Medieval European sport was greatly influenced by chivalry.
C. Several standards of behavior are still used from the Renaissance period.
D. All of the above
19.
Which Renaissance scientist defined the laws of motion:
A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Rene Descartes
C. Isaac Newton
D. Sebastian Bach
20.
Freidrich Ludwig Jahn developed the Turnverein movement, it was:
A. A system of gymnastics using an exercise area and apparatus
B. A system of medical gymnastics
C. A movement that discouraged people from strengthening their bodies
D. None of the above
21.
The Swedish physical educator who was first to consider physical education a science and
to use anatomy and physiology was:
A. Franz Nachtegall
B. Lars Branting
C. Per Henrik Ling
D. Leland Stanford
22.
Great Britain’s major contribution to the field of physical education was:
A. The development of outdoor games and sports
B. A game and sport system only for the military
C. Gymnastics used in school curriculum
D. None of the above
23.
True or False
During the Colonial period in the United States, education was readily available
and physical education was encouraged and taught in the schools.
24.
The first intercollegiate sport in the United States was:
A. track and field
B. rowing/crew
C. baseball
D. football
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25.
During W.W. I the Selective Service examinations demonstrated that:
A. The country was physically fit
B. The country was at the peak of readiness
C. One third of the men were unfit
D. Physical education programs were doing a good job of keeping the nation fit
26.
The Depression of the 1930s resulted in:
A. Many new jobs in physical education
B. A rise in concern for physical education
C. Improvements in all areas of physical education
D. Improvement in park and recreation areas but a drop in school physical education
27.
Which statement best reflects the impact of W.W. II on physical education?
A. Physical education programs became more formalized in nature, emphasizing physical
conditioning
B. The Selective Service examination revealed that, now men were in excellent shape
C. Physical education programs increased in number
D. A and B
E. A and C
28.
True or False
The 1970s and 1980s were marked by an increased emphasis on preventive medicine and
fitness.
29.
Opportunities for participation by girls and women in sport have grown since the 1972
passage of?
A. Title II
B. Title IV
C. Civil Rights Act
D. Title IX
True or False
30.
The Olympic festivals were originally started to honor the Greek gods and winners were
awarded gold trophies.
31.
The Ancient Olympics were abolished in 394 A.D.
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32.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the first person to attempt a modern version of the ancient
Olympic Games in 1776.
33.
Franklin Henry is known to be the Father of the sub-discipline of Motor Behavior.
34.
He won the Nobel prize for his work on muscle physiology and is considered the father of
Exercise Physiology:
A. D.B. Dill
B. Franklin Henry
C. Leonardo da Vinci
D. A.V. Hill
35.
This scientist used animals to understand how circulation, capillary regulation, and
respiration functioned and won a Nobel Prize:
A. Otto Myerhof
B. August Krogh
C. A.V. Hill
D. None of the above
6 Questions on Nonscientific Way of Knowing
1 Question on Scientific Way of Knowing (Science Important Considerations)
1 Questions on Hierarchical Way of Knowing
1 Question on Scientific Method
5 More Questions on History of Kinesiology
1 Question on Cross vs. Interdisciplinary Form of Kinesiology
3 E.C. Questions
-1 Freebie!
-1 About Career/Goals or Bible Verse Discussion
-1 Hard One about Kinesiology and Research