Intro to Exercise Science Exam 1

Discipline (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers a body of knowledge organized around a certain theme or focus that learned people consider worthy of study. Subdiscipline (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers often related to a broader, more established "parent" discipline, such as psychology, physiology, sociology, biology, history, or business. What must Kinesiology students develop? (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers a working knowledge of the language, theories, and conceptual frameworks of a number of major disciplines and learn to apply them to physical activity. What is Kinesiology? (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. Kinesiology. What do Kinesiologist STUDY where might they WORK and what is their FOCUS? (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers the acquisition of motor skills, the mechanical aspects of movement, and the body's responses to physical activity. A kinesiologist may work in a public-school fitness program, design exercise programs for people with and without disabilities, or work with patients recovering from disease, accidents, and surgery. As a field of research, kinesiology focuses particularly on the mechanics of muscular activity. Kinesiology Sub-Discipines? (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers •Exercise Physiology •Biomechanics •Motor learning/development •Sport and Exercise Psychology •Sociology of Sport •Physical Activity Pedagogy •Exercise Nutrition What are other labels for Kinesiology? (CHAPTER 1 Introduction) correct answers Exercise and sport science Human performance Health and human performance Health and kinesiology Human movement science Sport studies Exercise science Physical education Nutrition