HK 100 FIRST EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Discipline of Kinesiology goals - Answers :1. generating knowledge by understanding
basic phenomena
2. Application of knowledge to benefit society
Franklin Henry - Answers :There is subject matter related to just physical education that
should make up a discipline (now called kinesiology) We need to separate a profession
from an academic discipline.
Kinesiology Knowledge Base - Answers :Physics (biomechanics), Physiology (exercise
physiology), Psychology (motor learning and control)
American College of Sports Medicine - Answers :Founded in 1954, Certifies exercise
and fitness trainers and publishes guidelines on exercise testing and prescription of
exercise. Largest society of people studying kinesiology and physical education.
History of Kinesiology - Answers :Ancient greeks believed in the benefits of physical
activity. Spartans and Athenians used physical activity to train soldiers. Hippocrates
believed in a mind-body distinction whereas Plato and Aristotle believed in the
wholeness of people.
Edward Muybridge - Answers :Developed high-speed filming of biological movement
Bryan and Harter - Answers :1895- studied morse code learning
Woodworth - Answers :1899- accuracy of voluntary movement
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) - Answers :Formerly AAPHERD
(formed in 1885) supports health and physical education in schools
Bell-Magendie Law - Answers :entering dorsal roots carry sensory information and
exiting ventral roots carry motor information
Sherrington's study of reflexes - Answers :Coined the term synapse, concluded that
reflexes are not isolated actions, but integrated activities of the whole organism and
work together to create complex behavior.
not on test - Answers :not on test
R. Tait Mckenzie - Answers :Created sculptures of athletes, showing beauty of human
body in motion. Developed physical education curriculums in schools, improved
physical therapy practices/rehabilitation.
Discipline of Kinesiology goals - Answers :1. generating knowledge by understanding
basic phenomena
2. Application of knowledge to benefit society
Franklin Henry - Answers :There is subject matter related to just physical education that
should make up a discipline (now called kinesiology) We need to separate a profession
from an academic discipline.
Kinesiology Knowledge Base - Answers :Physics (biomechanics), Physiology (exercise
physiology), Psychology (motor learning and control)
American College of Sports Medicine - Answers :Founded in 1954, Certifies exercise
and fitness trainers and publishes guidelines on exercise testing and prescription of
exercise. Largest society of people studying kinesiology and physical education.
History of Kinesiology - Answers :Ancient greeks believed in the benefits of physical
activity. Spartans and Athenians used physical activity to train soldiers. Hippocrates
believed in a mind-body distinction whereas Plato and Aristotle believed in the
wholeness of people.
Edward Muybridge - Answers :Developed high-speed filming of biological movement
Bryan and Harter - Answers :1895- studied morse code learning
Woodworth - Answers :1899- accuracy of voluntary movement
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) - Answers :Formerly AAPHERD
(formed in 1885) supports health and physical education in schools
Bell-Magendie Law - Answers :entering dorsal roots carry sensory information and
exiting ventral roots carry motor information
Sherrington's study of reflexes - Answers :Coined the term synapse, concluded that
reflexes are not isolated actions, but integrated activities of the whole organism and
work together to create complex behavior.
not on test - Answers :not on test
R. Tait Mckenzie - Answers :Created sculptures of athletes, showing beauty of human
body in motion. Developed physical education curriculums in schools, improved
physical therapy practices/rehabilitation.
