KINE202: Introduction to Kinesiology

Why is there a growth in Kinesiology?

Because of the growth in professions and growth in social media

What was Kinesiology formally known as?

Physical Education or Human Kinetics.

Who is known as “the father of scientific method”?

Hippocrates

Who was known as “the father of Kinesiology?”

Aristotle

Who found out about the study of buoyancy?

Archimedes

What are 3 areas of study for Kinesiology?

Biomechanics, Anatomy, & Physilogy

Who’s drawings/paintings was used to study anatomy?

Leonardo da Vinci's

Who was the first person to discover that arteries carry blood?

Galen

What are 3 ways that Kinesiology is learned?

Professional experience in PA, practice, and observation.

True or false: Physical Activity is the human movement that is intentional.

True. Physical activity refers to intentional movements that individuals engage in, which can include exercise, sports, and daily activities.

True or False: Everything we do is a result of changing muscle contractions.

True. Muscle contractions are fundamental to all human movement, influencing posture, locomotion, and various physical activities.

What are the two reasons for Muscular response to cease?

Death & Paralyzation

What would be a reason someone would do Physical Exercise?

For training, health related issues, or cosmetic exercise

What are forms of physical activity?

The fundamental movements, sports, or therapeutic exercise

What us Holism?

is when the main focus is the Mind, Body, & Spirit.

What are 3 kinds of evidence-based practices?

Scientific Research, Professional/Clinical Experience, Value of clients.