Unit 1
Kinesiology is a very basic science lacking sub-disciplines.
(True or False)
False
It has been shown that people who regularly engage in Physical Activity have less risk of all-cause-mortality.
(True or False)
True
The study of the functional and physiologic responses and adaptations that occur during and following physical activity and exercise is known as?
Exercise Physiology
The axial skeleton protects the brain, spinal cord, and vital organs in the thorax.
(True or False)
True
Yoga dates back to:
5000 BC
Kinesiology is also known as [blank] in Europe.
Human Movement Science
The full integration of states of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being (or health-related dimensions), is the definition of:
Wellness
Is the maintenance of a stable internal environment regardless of the external environment:
Homeostasis
The muscle located on the opposite side of a muscle generating the main contracting force is called?
Antagonist
When we talk about activities of daily living that include all movements that humans perform, we are talking about?
Physical Activity
The main goal of a discipline is to:
Produce knowledge
In the FITT-VP principle, the I stands for...
Intensity
A change in any of the body systems that occur as a response to repeated regular physical activity or exercise is a:
Chronic Adaptation
A motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it communicates with is called a:
Motor Unit
Which energy system is known for its capability to produce energy within 30-180 seconds?
Anaerobic Glycolysis
The first-ever exercise science lab was constructed in the basement of Morgan Hall at Harvard University. This building was part of which school?
Harvard Business School
The four domains of Physical Activity include Occupational (work), Leisure Time, Domestic/Household, and...
Active Transport
The highest rate at which an individual can consume and use Oxygen during exercise is known as:
Maximal Oxygen Consumption
The Transverse Plane divides the body into:
Superior/Inferior (Top/Bottom)
These fibers tend to be darker in color due to having more mitochondria and myoglobin:
Type I
First professional organization related to Kinesiology
Association for the Advancement of Physical Education
When we talk about structured movement processes for the purpose of improving fitness and performance, whe are talking about?
Exercise
Where is most of the glucose stored in the body?
Muscle Glycogen
This kind of contraction results in an increase of tension, but the length of the muscle does not change:
Isometric
Today is:
Tuesday