Physical Activity
Becoming a Professional
Careers in Allied Health
Careers in Health and Fitness
Careers in Physical Education
100

The technical definition of PA does NOT include human movements that are______? (2)

Involuntary or Performed aimlessly and without specific purpose

100

Physical activity professionals must take coursework in the "roots" of theoretical kinesiology. Name one.

Sociology, history, biomechanics, physiology, sports and expercise psychology, philosophy motor behavior
100

Restoration in the loss of function is known as what?

Rehabilitative therapeutic exercise
100

This document started the shift which created enormous opportunity for kinesiology professionals

1996 Surgeon General's Report

100

What is the art, science and profession of teaching called?

Pedagogy
200

The technical definition of PA DOES include human movements that are______? (3)

Intentional, Voluntary, Directed toward achieving an identifiable goal. 

200

What are the two types of "professionalism" relating to personal values.

Mechanical (market driven professionalism), Social trustee (civic professionalism)

200

Name two of the core competencies for individuals who provide patient care have been developed by the Health and Medicine Division (formerly the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Provide patient care, Work in interdisciplinary teams, Employ evidence-based practice, Apply quality improvement, Use informatics.

200

This profession is the leader of aerobic exercise classes, outdoor activities, aquatic fitness classes, exercise classes for specific populations (older adults, pregnant women, children)

Group exercise instructor

200

Name one test physical education teachers must take in order to become licensed.

Core Academic Skills of Educators (CORE) test, Praxis II

300

Name three things a sedentary lifestyle contributes to

  • Increased Risk of Heart Disease

  • Overweight

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • High Blood Pressure

  • Osteoporosis

  • Some forms of Cancer

  • Premature death

300

Name three characteristics of professionals

  • Master complex skills (grounded and guided by systematic theory and research), Possess cognitive, perceptual, and interpersonal skills, Perform services for others (clients or patients), Are granted a monopoly by the community to supply certain services, Are guided by ethical codes (formal and informal; preserve health and well-being of clients), Meet expectations and standards prescribed by their professional subcultures

300

Name three roles for medical and allied health professionals

  • Credentials for each profession vary, overlap, and change regularly, Pay careful attention to the changing required employment standards for education, licensure, and so on, A strong science base and an active clinical education component are critical to your preparation and success, The need for multiskilled and multicredentialed individuals will increase as competition in the health care industry increases.

300

The evolution in jobs relating to health and fitness is in reponse to what three things?

Public policy, Social forces, Market demands

300

Name three effects of physical activity as it realtes to academic performance.

Increased cognitive skills and attitudes, better academic behaviors, and increased academic achievement. 

400

People learn kinesiology in three different but related ways, what are they?

Physical activity experience, Scholarship of physical activity, and Professional experience in physical activity.

400

Name the four "pillars" of professional expertise

Theoretical kinesiology knowledge, physical activity experience, professional practice knowledge, workplace knowlege

400

This profession has employement opportunities in high schools, colleges/universities, pro sport teams, hospitals, sports med clinics, industrial rehab, other allied med settings.

Athletic trainers

400

This profession does business planning, establishes budgets and renovations, selects equipment, designs and markets programs, forecasts trends

Health and fitness director

400

Name 2 standards from the SHAPE America National Standards for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education

  • Standard 1: Content and foundational knowledge

  • Standard 2: Skillfulness and health-related fitness

  • Standard 3: Planning and implementation 

  • Standard 4: Instructional delivery and management

  • Standard 5: Assessment of student learning

  • Standard 6: Professional responsibility

500

Name 5 reasons why humans should participate in Physical Activity

  • Increases endurance in daily activities and lessens fatigue

  • Boosts immune system

  • Maintain healthy body weight

  • Enhance self esteem and confidence

  • Coping with stress

  • Body Strength(Balance mind, body and spirit)

500

What are the five ways one can be committed to becoming the best professional possible?

  • Excellence in academic work, Early identification with the professional field, Engagement in college or university life, Participation in volunteer services, Attending graduate school

500

This profession specializes in cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic disease care,; which includes: Exercise testing and prescription, Program administration

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

500

Name the 5 types of health that make up the multidimensional model of wellness.

Physical health, emotional health, social health, intellectual health, spiritual health

500

Name one of the political, economic, organizational, and personal-social factors that influence the physical educators workplace.

Roleas and role expectations, social climate, cirriculum, subject matter and individual status autonomy, colleageship vs. isolation

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