WorksheetsSMS2063 - Introduction to Kinesiology (Mid-term)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A concentric contraction can be described as
A muscle that generates force and lengthens
Muscle actions involving movement at a constant speed
A muscle that generates force and stays the same length
A muscle that generates force and shortens
When the biceps brachii contract, what joint action takes place through the elbow?
Dorsi Flexion
Flexion
Abduction
Circumduction
Which type of contraction occurs when a muscle maintains a constant length?
Isometric
Concentric
Eccentric
No contraction occurs
When performing seated knee extension, the agonist muscle would be the...
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gluteus Maximus
Soleus
Kiinsiology is related to ?
study of human bones
study of history
study of human movements
study of healthy habits
Which of the following is NOT an example of physical activity as defined in this text?
Blinking your eye
Rowing a boat
Walking across the room
Writing your name
Movement is best defined as
Intentional,Voluntary changes in the body position
Physical activity
physical activity that is intentional and goal directed
any changes in the position of any of your body parts relative to one another
Which of the following best defines exercise?
Physical activity that makes you sweat
Physical activity performed to prepare you for an athletic event
Physical activity performed to improve the performance, health or appearance of your body
any form of physical activity
How does movement differ from physical activity
unlike physical activity, movement is always voluntary
unlike physical activity, movement always results in a person sweating
unlike physical activity, movement is always directed toward a goal
Unlike physical activity, movement is no always voluntary or directed toward a goal
