Kinesiology: Foundations, Careers, and
Professional Development Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is kinesiology? - Correct answer-An academic discipline that studies physical
activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.
What are the three sources of knowledge in kinesiology? - Correct answer-Physical
activity experience, scholarship of physical activity, and professional experience in
physical activity.
What is the technical definition of physical activity? - Correct answer-Intentional,
voluntary movement directed toward achieving an identifiable goal.
What distinguishes kinesiology from applied kinesiology? - Correct answer-
Kinesiology is grounded in the scientific study of physical activity, while applied
kinesiology includes fields that may lack this grounding.
What are some alternative names for kinesiology? - Correct answer-Exercise and
sport science, human performance, health and human performance, human
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Professional Development Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
What is kinesiology? - Correct answer-An academic discipline that studies physical
activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life.
What are the three sources of knowledge in kinesiology? - Correct answer-Physical
activity experience, scholarship of physical activity, and professional experience in
physical activity.
What is the technical definition of physical activity? - Correct answer-Intentional,
voluntary movement directed toward achieving an identifiable goal.
What distinguishes kinesiology from applied kinesiology? - Correct answer-
Kinesiology is grounded in the scientific study of physical activity, while applied
kinesiology includes fields that may lack this grounding.
What are some alternative names for kinesiology? - Correct answer-Exercise and
sport science, human performance, health and human performance, human
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