Exam 1 Flashcards by Nathalia Davison

What is the department’s definition of Kinesiology?

The study of human movement from a science and art perspective.

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What is the old definition of kinesiology and what does this definition describe now?

Evaluation of human movement by describing what happened and examining its sources
Biomechanics

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What is the departments definition of structural kinesiology?

Study of human movement from a physical sciences perspective

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What is included in the departments definition of kinesiology?

Adapted physical education
Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Coaching
Exercise Physiology
Motor Behavior
Nutrition
Pedagogy
Sport Art, History, Philosophy
Sociology
Sport and exercise psychology

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What is the purpose of adapted physical education?

Improve the quality of life for the physically challenged through strength and conditioning.

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True or False?
Athletic Training is an undergraduate degree.

False. Athletic Training is a Masters Degree.

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What are the principles of biomechanics?

Physics
Anatomy

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What is biomechanics?

Application of mechanics to biological systems
Study of motion and effects of forces

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What university was one of the first accredited universities to teach coaching?

Georgia Southern University

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What is exercise physiology?

How exercise affects the body’s functions and how the body adapts to physical activity

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What are the three categories of Motor Behavior?

Motor Control
Motor Learning
Developmental

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What is motor control?

How the brain controls movement

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What is motor learning?

How you learn to do movement (watching, copying, etc.)

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What is Motor Behavior - Developmental?

How your body adjusts to aging (sitting to rolling to crawling to walking).

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What is de-development?

How your body adjusts to aging (brittle bones)

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What is pedagogy?

How to teach physical education

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Give an example of Sport Art.

High Level Videography

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What is sport philosophy?

The “why” of sports and exercise

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What is sport sociology?

How society views sports and exercise (ex: the south love college football)

What is sport psychology?

How mental attitudes and mindset affect athletic performance and how to use psychological techniques to improve focus, motivation, and overall performance in sports

What subcategories of kinesiology were first and last into the university?

First - Pedagogy
Last - Motor Behavior and Nutrition

What do you need a foundation in for structural kinesiology?

Anatomy (Musculoskeletal)
Physiology (Neuromuscular)
Physics (Biomechanics)

What are some reasons someone would study kinesiology?

To analyze movement and understand the underlying principles that influence movement
Improve human condition
Teach effective performance for successful participation
Improve human structure
Learn joint structure and exercise tolerance that influence rehabilitation prescriptions
Learn about common injuries and prevent them
Restore impaired function
Help compensate for lost function
Win by improving performance
Coaching
Optimize training and guard against deleterious actions (push someone)
Present a skill and emphasis points when teaching

What movements are considered in kinesiological analysis?

Sport
Exercise
Dance
Leisure Activities
Posture
Gait
Tools and Household implements
Workstations
Modification to accommodate impaired function

What is the underlying aim of kinesiological knowledge?

Helping people perform with optimum safety, effectiveness and efficiency

Describe safety.

Ensuring that exercises and activities are conducted in a way that prevents injury and protects participants by using correct techniques and appropriate equipment.

Describe effectiveness.

Achieving the intended goals of the exercise or intervention, such as improving fitness or recovery, in a way that produces the desired results.

Describe efficiency.

Accomplishing the goals of the exercise or intervention with the least amount of ENERGY while maximizing benefits.

True or False? Making changes to an athletes performance will improve their winning, prevent injuries, and help their stamina.

False. Making changes does not guarantee any of this. Different DOES NOT mean better.

What is Quantitative Research based on?

- Numerical Data - Data Collection

What is the difference between kinetic and kinematic?

Kinetic - Looks at why things move, focusing on the forces and impacts that cause movement. Kinematic - Looks at how things move, like their speed and direction and the PERCEPTION of time and space.

What is Qualitative Research based on?

- Non-numerical Data - Observation

What careers use qualitative research?

- Coaching - Physical Therapy - Athletic Training

What is anatomy and what is it useful for?

- Structure of the body - Assessing Injury

What is functional anatomy and what does it focus on?

- Body components necessary to achieve movement - Focuses on function

Why are reference systems important?

For accurate description and observation

What are axes?

Imaginary lines that intersect at right angles

What is an origin?

The point of intersection on an axis

True or False? We move in planes and rotates about axes.

True.

What is a relative description of movement?

The movement of a segment described relative to an adjacent segment.

What is an absolute description of movement?

The reference for a movement does not change.

What does a relative description of movement apply to?

Joints

What does an absolute description of movement apply to?

Segments

Describe anatomical position.

- All joints extended - Palms facing forward - Feet Shoulder Width Apart - Upper arms slightly abducted

In what setting would you use anatomical position?

A medical setting

What is another name for Fundamental Position? Describe it.

Military Position - Same a anatomical - Arms more relaxed - Palms face inward