KINE 150 Fall 2019
Study Guide #1
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the
rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be
burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." Isaiah 43:2
Directions: The following concepts below should help guide you in your studies. However, it is
NOT fully exhaustive of all questions for the exam. You should use this study guide to assist you
in your studies using both lecture powerpoints, notes and textbook material. Please do not
just study this study guide and assume that this is 100% of the exam.
Exam Details
50 Questions
Multiple Choice, True/False, Labeling
3 Extra Credit Questions
Scan-Tron Exam (Make sure to bring your own scantrons) and a Pencil
Origins of the Field
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Definition of Kinesiology
Subfields of Kinesiology
Mission of Kinesiology Departments
Declarative vs. Procedural Knowledge
Ways of Knowing
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Nonscientific Ways of Knowing (know examples and definition)
Definition of Science
Guidelines for Scientific Study
Hierarchy of Philosophical Ideas
Scientific vs. Nonscientific Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Source
History of Kinesiology
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Ancient Civilizations and Physical Activity (Egypt, China, India, Greece)
Significant findings behind each ancient civilization and physical activity
Athens vs. Sparta (Differences on Beliefs with respect to Physical Activity)
Olympic Festival and Date it started/ended
Palestra
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Greek Philosophy “Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body”
Important Figures and Contributions in Ancient Greece
Rome’s belief in physical activity
Rome’s encouragement for women to exercise to be strong for child birth
Spectacula
Iuventus
Scientist Galen and his contributions
Asceticism vs. Scholasticism
Middle Age’s view on Physical Activity
Chivalry Principles
Renaissance Scientists and their Contributions to Physical Activity
18th Century Europe
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Johann Muths
Freidrich Jahn
Turnverein System
Per Henrik Lang and Medical Gymnastics
Pierre de Coubertin
Great Britain’s Contribution: Focused on Outdoor Sports, Organized Games/Sport
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United States
Colonial vs. National Period and Physical Education
Dio Lewis
Edward Hitchcock
Dudley Sargent
YMCA/YWCA
Legislature to Require Physical Education in School
Luther Gulick
NCAA/NAIA Organization
George W. Fitz
Physical Activity/Education View After World War I
New Physical Education System in Golden Twenties
Great Depression and Physical Education
Physical Education View After World War II
Title IX and Women in Sport
Fitness Boom and View of Fitness
Jack LaLanne
Dr. Kenneth Cooper
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Introduction to Philosophy of Kinesiology
Branches of Philosophy Definitions
General Philosophies and Physical Activity Views
Why is it important to have a philosophy in our field?