Unit 1/2
Name two gross motor skills
kicking a ball, performing a squat, running etc
Which of the following factors influence development?
Both genetics and environment interact to influence development
Which of the following pairs is correct?
Knee → Hinge joint
Which exercise would not primarily involve movement in the frontal plane?
Squats
Point to the clavicle
Clavicle
What are fine motor skills?
small, precise movements that involve the smaller muscles of the hands, fingers, and wrists
A basketball player’s height is mainly influenced by genetics. Is this considered nature or nurture?
Which synovial joint type allows the greatest range of motion?
Ball and socket joint
When an ice skater performs a spin (rotation), around which anatomical axes does the body primarily rotate?
Longitudinal axes
Point to the fibula
Fibula
Walking, running, and a bicep curl mostly happen in which plane?
Sagittal Plane
What are the 4 domains of physical literacy
Physical, cognitive, effective and behavior
The sutures in the skull are an example of which joint classification?
Fibrous joint
list 2 are examples of angular movements
Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Circumduction,
Point to the humerus
Humerus
What is kinesiology?
The scientific study of human movement, performance and function
During PE class, a student confidently joins a basketball game. They show good dribbling skills, understand the rules, stay motivated after missing a shot, and encourage their teammates. Which domains of physical literacy are being demonstrated?
All four domains
Which of the following factors most directly influence joint stability?
Shape of joint surfaces
What joint is able to perform dorsiflexion?
Ankle
Point to the mandible
Mandible
What are the core areas in kinesiology?
Biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, motor control, fitness & health basics
What is the main difference between motor learning and motor control?
Motor learning is the permanent change in that ability resulting from practice and experience, while motor control is the process of how the human body controls movement.
Which factor would most likely increase a person’s range of motion?
Stretching and flexibility training
What is the name of the tool that is used to measure range of motion?
Goniometer
Point to the Talus
Talus