Who was Hippocrates? - Answers the founder of modern medicine, argued for the study ofthe body as a
physical object, rather than as a spiritual or mystical object.
Who considered gymnastics important to maximize human health - Answers Artistotle
What were greek philosophers concerened with - Answers scholarly activities in the the study and
application of humanmovement
Lenoardo da vinci and michealangelo - Answers created precise anatomical drawings
galileo - Answers created discoveries central for the foundation of biomechanics
SHAPE - Answers society of health and physical educators
Jounral vs magazine - Answers journals have blind reviews, authors are not paid
what could 1/3 of US draftees not do during WWII - Answers Pass a physical fitness test
WHta is Human movement studies - Answers how and why people move and factors that limit and
enhance our capacity to move.
human movement studies 2 goals - Answers -Generate knowledge through understanding of basic
phenomena and
- Applying that knowledge for the benefit of society
What is kinesiology? - Answers the study of movement
American college os sports medicine - Answers -Journal, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
(founded in 1969
-Annual four day meeting, end of May (over 5000 attend) - Involved in national policy decisions and
guidelines about physical activity•
National Academy of Kinesiology - Answers -Members are elected as fellows•
-Less than 200 are members•
-Thought to be leaders in the fields of kinesiology•
- Meets once per year
What is Anthropometry - Answers The science that deals with the measurement of the size, proportions,
and compositions of the biological organism
What is kinanthropometry? - Answers physical measurements related to motor behaviors and physical
parameters