Kinesiology Careers and Evidence-Based
Practice: Core Concepts and Skills Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What are the common knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) acquired with an
undergraduate kinesiology degree? - Correct answer-KSAs include understanding
physical activity's role in health, scientific foundations of physical activity, cultural
dimensions, and practical applications of physical activity.
How is physical activity related to health, wellness, and quality of life? - Correct
answer-Physical activity promotes health and wellness, reduces the risk of chronic
diseases, and enhances overall quality of life.
Why is it important to integrate academic training in kinesiology with its
subdisciplines? - Correct answer-Integration optimizes evidence-based learning
and enhances problem-solving skills relevant to physical activity and health.
What are the basic KSAs that kinesiology students must exhibit? - Correct answer-
Students must describe how physical activity promotes health, develop effective
programs, and assess their impact across the lifespan.
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, What are the primary goals for kinesiology students? - Correct answer-Goals
include mastering the knowledge base, translating it into communication and
intervention programs, and evaluating their effectiveness.
What factors enhance the integration of kinesiology subdisciplines? - Correct
answer-Integration enhances knowledge of influences on physical activity success,
improves problem-solving skills, and informs effective program design.
What are the psychomotor factors that may affect a runner's performance? -
Correct answer-Factors include motivation, fatigue, attention, and training status.
What physiological factors influence a runner's performance? - Correct answer-
Factors include training level, cardiac output, and oxygen consumption.
What are the consequences of physical inactivity? - Correct answer-Inactivity is
the fourth leading cause of death and can lead to cardiovascular issues,
musculoskeletal problems, and mental health challenges.
What is functional health? - Correct answer-Functional health is the ability to
maintain wellness and independence by managing health problems and
maintaining physical abilities.
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Practice: Core Concepts and Skills Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What are the common knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) acquired with an
undergraduate kinesiology degree? - Correct answer-KSAs include understanding
physical activity's role in health, scientific foundations of physical activity, cultural
dimensions, and practical applications of physical activity.
How is physical activity related to health, wellness, and quality of life? - Correct
answer-Physical activity promotes health and wellness, reduces the risk of chronic
diseases, and enhances overall quality of life.
Why is it important to integrate academic training in kinesiology with its
subdisciplines? - Correct answer-Integration optimizes evidence-based learning
and enhances problem-solving skills relevant to physical activity and health.
What are the basic KSAs that kinesiology students must exhibit? - Correct answer-
Students must describe how physical activity promotes health, develop effective
programs, and assess their impact across the lifespan.
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, What are the primary goals for kinesiology students? - Correct answer-Goals
include mastering the knowledge base, translating it into communication and
intervention programs, and evaluating their effectiveness.
What factors enhance the integration of kinesiology subdisciplines? - Correct
answer-Integration enhances knowledge of influences on physical activity success,
improves problem-solving skills, and informs effective program design.
What are the psychomotor factors that may affect a runner's performance? -
Correct answer-Factors include motivation, fatigue, attention, and training status.
What physiological factors influence a runner's performance? - Correct answer-
Factors include training level, cardiac output, and oxygen consumption.
What are the consequences of physical inactivity? - Correct answer-Inactivity is
the fourth leading cause of death and can lead to cardiovascular issues,
musculoskeletal problems, and mental health challenges.
What is functional health? - Correct answer-Functional health is the ability to
maintain wellness and independence by managing health problems and
maintaining physical abilities.
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