Introduction to Kinesiology
94A KINESIOLOGY | EXAM READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
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94A Kinesiology
Introduction to Kinesiology
1. Kinesiology is best defined as the scientific study of what?
A. Human genetics
B. Human nutrition
C. Human movement
D. Human emotion
ANSWER : C — The term combines Greek roots for "movement" and
"study."
2. In the term "kinesiology," the Greek root "kinesis" means:
A. Movement
B. Balance
C. Health
D. Body
ANSWER : A — "Kinesis" is Greek for movement or motion.
3. In the term "kinesiology," the Greek root "logos" means:
A. Energy
B. Study or discourse
C. Strength
D. Growth
ANSWER : B — "Logos" refers to study, reason, or discourse.
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4. The President's Council on Youth Fitness was established in 1956
partly in response to results from which test comparing American and
European children?
A. The Cooper test
B. The Harvard Step Test
C. The Kraus-Weber test
D. The Bruce protocol
ANSWER : C — Poor Kraus-Weber results spurred national concern
over children's fitness.
5. Which ancient Greek philosopher advocated for gymnastics and
physical training as essential to education in works such as "The
Republic"?
A. Plato
B. Socrates
C. Euclid
D. Pythagoras
ANSWER : A — Plato argued physical training balanced the mind-
body relationship.
6. Many university kinesiology departments in the United States were
originally established as departments of:
A. Biology
B. Recreation Studies
C. Athletic Administration
D. Physical Education
ANSWER : D — The field evolved from teacher-training programs in
physical education.
7. The shift from "Physical Education" to "Kinesiology" as a department
name in the late 20th century primarily reflected:
A. A move toward scientific, research-based study of movement
B. A merger with medical schools
C. The elimination of teacher-training programs
D. A reduction in university funding
ANSWER : A — The renaming emphasized academic and scientific
study over teaching methods alone.
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8. Which professional organization publishes the journal "Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise"?
A. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
B. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
C. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
D. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
ANSWER : B — ACSM is a leading sports medicine and exercise
science organization.
9. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) was founded in:
A. 1990
B. 1920
C. 1975
D. 1954
ANSWER : D — ACSM was founded in 1954 by physicians and
scientists.
10. The ancient Olympic Games, which tested strength, speed, and
movement skill, originated in:
A. Persia
B. Egypt
C. Rome
D. Greece
ANSWER : D — The ancient Olympics began in Olympia, Greece.
Anatomical Terminology & Body Planes
11. In standard anatomical position, the body is:
A. Seated with palms facing the thighs
B. Standing with arms crossed over the chest
C. Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward
D. Lying supine with arms overhead
ANSWER : C — This standardized reference position underlies all
directional terminology.
12. The sagittal plane divides the body into:
A. Front and back portions
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B. Left and right portions
C. Upper and lower portions
D. Inner and outer portions
ANSWER : B — The sagittal plane runs front-to-back, splitting the
body left/right.
13. The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into:
A. Left and right portions
B. Anterior and posterior portions
C. Superior and inferior portions
D. Proximal and distal portions
ANSWER : B — The frontal plane runs side-to-side, splitting the
body front/back.
14. The transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Anterior and posterior portions
B. Left and right portions
C. Medial and lateral portions
D. Superior and inferior portions
ANSWER : D — The transverse plane is a horizontal cut, splitting the
body top/bottom.
15. The anatomical term "anterior" means:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the front
C. Away from the trunk
D. Toward the midline
ANSWER : B — Anterior is the opposite of posterior.
16. The anatomical term "posterior" means:
A. Above
B. Below
C. Toward the back
D. Toward the front
ANSWER : C — Posterior is the opposite of anterior.
17. The anatomical term "proximal" means:
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94A KINESIOLOGY | EXAM READY - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE LATEST VERSION
94A Kinesiology
Introduction to Kinesiology
1. Kinesiology is best defined as the scientific study of what?
A. Human genetics
B. Human nutrition
C. Human movement
D. Human emotion
ANSWER : C — The term combines Greek roots for "movement" and
"study."
2. In the term "kinesiology," the Greek root "kinesis" means:
A. Movement
B. Balance
C. Health
D. Body
ANSWER : A — "Kinesis" is Greek for movement or motion.
3. In the term "kinesiology," the Greek root "logos" means:
A. Energy
B. Study or discourse
C. Strength
D. Growth
ANSWER : B — "Logos" refers to study, reason, or discourse.
Page 1 of 47
, Introduction to Kinesiology
4. The President's Council on Youth Fitness was established in 1956
partly in response to results from which test comparing American and
European children?
A. The Cooper test
B. The Harvard Step Test
C. The Kraus-Weber test
D. The Bruce protocol
ANSWER : C — Poor Kraus-Weber results spurred national concern
over children's fitness.
5. Which ancient Greek philosopher advocated for gymnastics and
physical training as essential to education in works such as "The
Republic"?
A. Plato
B. Socrates
C. Euclid
D. Pythagoras
ANSWER : A — Plato argued physical training balanced the mind-
body relationship.
6. Many university kinesiology departments in the United States were
originally established as departments of:
A. Biology
B. Recreation Studies
C. Athletic Administration
D. Physical Education
ANSWER : D — The field evolved from teacher-training programs in
physical education.
7. The shift from "Physical Education" to "Kinesiology" as a department
name in the late 20th century primarily reflected:
A. A move toward scientific, research-based study of movement
B. A merger with medical schools
C. The elimination of teacher-training programs
D. A reduction in university funding
ANSWER : A — The renaming emphasized academic and scientific
study over teaching methods alone.
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8. Which professional organization publishes the journal "Medicine &
Science in Sports & Exercise"?
A. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
B. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
C. National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
D. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
ANSWER : B — ACSM is a leading sports medicine and exercise
science organization.
9. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) was founded in:
A. 1990
B. 1920
C. 1975
D. 1954
ANSWER : D — ACSM was founded in 1954 by physicians and
scientists.
10. The ancient Olympic Games, which tested strength, speed, and
movement skill, originated in:
A. Persia
B. Egypt
C. Rome
D. Greece
ANSWER : D — The ancient Olympics began in Olympia, Greece.
Anatomical Terminology & Body Planes
11. In standard anatomical position, the body is:
A. Seated with palms facing the thighs
B. Standing with arms crossed over the chest
C. Standing upright, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward
D. Lying supine with arms overhead
ANSWER : C — This standardized reference position underlies all
directional terminology.
12. The sagittal plane divides the body into:
A. Front and back portions
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B. Left and right portions
C. Upper and lower portions
D. Inner and outer portions
ANSWER : B — The sagittal plane runs front-to-back, splitting the
body left/right.
13. The frontal (coronal) plane divides the body into:
A. Left and right portions
B. Anterior and posterior portions
C. Superior and inferior portions
D. Proximal and distal portions
ANSWER : B — The frontal plane runs side-to-side, splitting the
body front/back.
14. The transverse plane divides the body into:
A. Anterior and posterior portions
B. Left and right portions
C. Medial and lateral portions
D. Superior and inferior portions
ANSWER : D — The transverse plane is a horizontal cut, splitting the
body top/bottom.
15. The anatomical term "anterior" means:
A. Toward the back
B. Toward the front
C. Away from the trunk
D. Toward the midline
ANSWER : B — Anterior is the opposite of posterior.
16. The anatomical term "posterior" means:
A. Above
B. Below
C. Toward the back
D. Toward the front
ANSWER : C — Posterior is the opposite of anterior.
17. The anatomical term "proximal" means:
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