INTRO TO KIN CANVAS QUIZ QUES FOR EXAM #4

T/F: Course work in biomechanics, sport psychology, and motor development is included in undergraduate programs as part of the theoretical knowledge of kinesiology.

True

T/F: A director of a commercial fitness center who is motivated primarily by profits is likely to adhere to principles of mechanical, market-driven professionalism.

True

T/F: Generally, all professions require the same set of behaviors from their members, including acceptable dress, codes of conduct, and language and terminology.

False

Sometimes professionals working in an institution do not have as much freedom as private practitioners have in evaluating and initiating the course of action to be taken with clients. This represents a loss of which of the following?

professional identity

institutional respect

professional autonomy

professionalism

professional autonomy

Which entity governs the ethical conduct of professionals?

professional organizations

law enforcement agencies

the Better Business Bureau

each individual themselves

professional organizations

A professional who operates according to the philosophy "healthy people and a good society first, me and my profession second" demonstrates what might be called which of the following?

mechanical, market-driven professionalism

social trustee, civic professionalism

American professionalism

kinesiological professionalism

social trustee, civic professionalism

Which of the following is NOT true of kinesiology theory?

is always directly applicable to professional practice

is composed of knowledge about physical activity drawn from traditional disciplines in the humanities and in biological, behavioral, and sociological studies

adds to our knowledge of ourselves

focuses on the theoretical aspects of physical activity

is always directly applicable to professional practice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a profession?

surgeon

athletic trainer

salesperson

coach

salesperson

Which of the following is knowledge for translating theory into professional practice?

transformational knowledge

professional knowledge

translatory knowledge

professional practice knowledge

professional practice knowledge

What would be the best way for you to identify with a profession?

joining a professional organization

talking often to friends and family about the career

looking for lucrative opportunities in the field

comparing different jobs to be sure you are choosing one with the most autonomy

joining a professional organization

In 2008, the US government built on the influential 1996 Surgeon General's report with a document titled which of the following?

Healthy People 2008

2008 Surgeon General's Report

Leisure and Health in American

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Which of the following is NOT a professional career in fitness?

personal trainer

group fitness instructor

college football coach

health and fitness director

college football coach

Which of the following is true about retention-based commercial facilities?

often invest considerable money in advertising as a way to attract new members

limit the number of memberships sold and focus on customer satisfaction

often offer low-cost memberships in exchange for long-term contrac

place little emphasis on the individual needs of clients

limit the number of memberships sold and focus on customer satisfaction

Which of the following was a government publication that established physical activity objectives for all Americans? 

Healthy People 2020

US Kinesiology Guidebook

Leisure and Health in American

US Almanac

Healthy People 2020

Employment in health and fitness careers often requires a person to earn a certification from one of the professional organizations in the field, such as ACSM, ACE, or NSCA.

True

False

True

Students aspiring to health and fitness careers should specialize in biophysical subdisciplines and not worry about taking courses in teaching, counseling, business, and marketing.

True

False

False

Worksite health and fitness programs have been found to decrease absenteeism and reduce medical claims.

True

False

True

Which of the following includes the components of the multidimensional model of wellness?

behavioral, existential, social, physical, and environmental

physical, emotional, environmental, cognitive, and medical

behavioral, physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual

physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual

physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual

Health and wellness coaching, in which the goal is to get clients to make their own decisions, is a relatively new field.

True

False

True