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What does the field of Kinesiology study?
Human Movement
Why were European gymnastics systems important to the development of physical education in the United States?
They influenced early school physical education programs
What areas encompass a holistic view of a person in kinesiology?
Physical, mental, social, and emotional factors together
How are sport and physical education connected to kinesiology?
They provide settings where knowledge about movement, learning, health, psychology, and human development can be applied
Which ancient civilization is especially known for valuing physical education and athletic competition?
Ancient Greece
During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, physical education increasingly became part of:
School and university curricula
Name one way that kinesiology is connected to physical education today?
Which of the following is an example of kinesiology being used in sport today?
Studying movement technique to improve athletic performance
In ancient Greece, physical education was often viewed as important because it helped develop: Both the mind and body
Both the mind and body
How has the field of physical education changed over time?
It expanded into the broader academic field of kinesiology
Which idea best reflects the philosophy of physical education today?
Physical education should help students develop lifelong movement skills
Which example best demonstrates an ethical responsibility of a coach or physical educator?
Providing a safe, respectful, and fair environment
Which Greek city-state was especially known for emphasizing physical training for military preparation?
Sparta
Which of the following is a modern subdiscipline of kinesiology?
Exercise Physiology
What is a major goal of modern kinesiology to better understand?
Human movement and physical activity
Name a topic that is an example of an ethical issue in modern sport?
Performance enhancing drugs. inequity in research, client confidentiality
What major idea did Athens contribute to the history of physical education?
Education should develop both intellectual and physical abilities
What is one important role of philosophy in kinesiology?
To examine values, ethics, and assumptions about physical activity
Why is the history of kinesiology important to study?
It helps us understand how ideas about physical activity and education have changed over time
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in which city?
Athens