Kinesiology Chapters 1,2, 3, 10

What is kinesiology?

• the study of the mechanics of body movements

• The change of position of the individual in time/space resulting from force developed through the expenditure of energy in interaction with the environment

• The art and science of human movement

Which is NOT one of the three main strata of human movement?

• Core

• Career application

• Mind and body connection

• sociocultural forms of movement

Name a skill desired by employers when hiring Kin graduates.

Check all of the options that are considered one of the five learner-centered approaches.

• Covering content during class session

• Purpose & process of evaluation

• Responsibility for learning

• Function of content

• Focusing on/watching teacher's actions

What is a holistic vs dualistic approach?

• Dualistic = Interpreting an individual as having interconnected mind, body, and spirit

  Holistic = Individuals are composed of mind and body

• Dualistic = Individuals of composed of mind and body (materialistic approach)

  Holistic = Interpreting a person as having interconnected mind, body, and spirit

What are the traits of an empowered learner?

• Asking plenty of questions

• Preparing ahead of time as needed

• Interacting with the course material

• Copying down notes

Experiences of physical activity are

When did the study of sociology in sport, exercise, and physical activity (PA) in the US begin?

• 1890s

• 1970s

• 1860s

• 1960s

Which of the following is NOT a major topic in the sociology of sport, exercise and PA?

• Commercialization

• Gender

• Physical apperance

• Socialization

What are social facts?

• Fixed institution or civil governance structure

• “deeply influencing”, short term feeling in a collective setting

• Tested explanations about how a society functions

• Explain core values and collective meanings assigned to human interactions