Vocabulary
The study of human movement.
What is Kinesiology?
The stage of growth from 3-6 where motor skills are refined, including running, jumping, and climbing.
What is early childhood (preschool)?
The stage of learning that is characterized by low, inconsistent movements; high concentration.
What is the cognitive stage?
The portion of the note with the proposed treatment, interventions, or next steps for managing the patient’s condition
What is the plan?
In healthcare, this refers to a specific, required task or action a professional must perform as part of their role.
What is a job duty?
The physical changes in the body as it gets bigger and stronger.
What is physical growth?
The stage of growth from 12-18 where there are pubertal changes, leading to increased growth and strength.
What is adolescence?
The stage of learning that is characterized by movements becoming more fluid and consistent; less conscious effort.
What is the associative stage?
The portion of the note that contains information the patient shares about their symptoms, feelings, and experiences.
What is the subjective?
This level of degree typically requires about two years of study and often leads to entry-level kinesiology jobs.
What is an associates degree?
The process of learning and improving movement skills.
What is Motor Development?
The stage of growth where physical changes begin, such as skin dryness, less elastic skin, and potential decline in hearing and vision.
What is late adulthood?
The stage of learning that is characterized by movements being smooth, efficient, and adaptable.
What is the autonomous stage?
The portion of the note that contains the healthcare provider’s diagnosis or interpretation of the patient's condition based on subjective and objective data.
What is the assessment?
Unlike licensure, this is a voluntary credential that shows expertise in a kinesiology-related skill or specialty.
What is a certification?
The ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active.
What is Physical Literacy?
The stage of growth where physical development typically stabilizes, reaching a peak in muscle strength, reaction time, and sensory abilities.
What is early adulthood?
The stage where the learner begins to refine the skill and make fewer mistakes.
What is the portion of the note that contains measurable, observable data such as vital signs, test results, and physical exam findings.
What is the objective?
One duty of a physical therapist, a common kinesiology career, is to design this for patients.
What is a rehabilitation plan?
This type of skill involving basic movements like running, jumping, and throwing is developed through early physical activity.
What are fundamental motor skills?
Genetics, health status, nutrition, toxin exposure, sleep, culture/community, stimulation, and parenting.
What are factors affecting growth and development?
The stage where the learner is new to the skill and focuses on understanding what to do.
What is the cognitive stage?
Using simple, everyday words and explaining any necessary medical terms clearly and understandable for the patient?
What is transcribing medical vocabulary into plain language?
To work legally in some kinesiology careers, you must have this type of official permission granted by a state.
What is licensure?