Kinesiology and Physical Education Exam Review Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from Chapters 1-5 exam review covering kinesiology, physical education, health, sub-disciplines, and philosophical foundations.

Muscular Endurance

The ability of a muscle to exert sub-maximal force repeatedly over a period of time.

Manipulative Movements

Movement types involving objects or body parts, such as throwing, catching, striking, and kicking.

Exercise

Physical movement that increases the rate of energy expenditure and is engaged in for the purpose of getting fit.

Kinesiology

The study of human movement.

2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Adults)

Recommends that adults participate in at least 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity for substantial health benefits.

Physical Activity

Large muscle movements that may include participation in games, work, daily activities of life, and exercise.

Physical Fitness

The body's capacity to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort.

Health

The absence of illness or disease, representing a positive state of physiological function that includes physical fitness and the five dimensions of wellness.

Wellness

Emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being, quality of life, and ability to contribute to society.

Body Composition

The component of health-related fitness represented by the percentage of body fat or lean body mass.

FITT Principles

Frequency, intensity, time, and type.

Balance

The component of skill-related fitness defined as the ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.

Reaction-time

The component of skill-related fitness defined as the ability to respond or react quickly to a stimulus.

Cognitive Development

Development focused on learning rules and strategies.

Affective Development

Development focused on learning fair play and sportsmanship.

Psychomotor Development

Development focused on learning fundamental movements, motor skills, and sports skills.

Locomotor Movements

Movements that move the body from one place to another, such as walking, running, jumping, leaping, and sliding.

Non-locomotor Movements

Movements performed in place, such as stretching, twisting, pushing, lifting, and swinging.

Exercise Physiology

The study of the body's response to physical activity and stress, including measuring metabolic responses to exercise and training.

Academic Discipline

A formal body of knowledge discovered, developed, and disseminated through scholarly research and inquiry.

Motor Behavior

The broad term that encompasses motor control, motor learning, and motor development.

Sport History

The descriptive and analytical examination of significant people, events, organizations, and trends that shaped the past.

Sport Philosophy

The sub-discipline that studies the beliefs and values of humans as displayed within sport and analyzes their meaning and significance.

Sport Sociology

The sub-discipline that examines the role of sports in society, social relationships (gender, race, ethnicity, class, culture), and social behavior in sporting contexts.

Experimental Research

A research design dealing with the manipulation of independent variables to generate data and draw statistical conclusions.

Reliability

The accuracy or consistency of a measuring instrument or procedure.

Validity

The degree to which a study accurately assesses what the researcher is measuring.

Motor Development

The sub-discipline encompassing the maturation and changes in motor behavior throughout life and the factors that affect them.

Sport Biomechanics

The sub-discipline explaining movement in relation to acceleration, energy, mass, power, torque, and velocity.

Sport Management

The study of theoretical and applied aspects of leading, planning, organizing, staffing, funding, and conducting sporting events.

Athletic Trainers

Professionals who require extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and skill in applying it to injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Sport Psychologists

Professionals who use clinical interventions such as relaxation training, biofeedback, breath control, desensitization, and mental imaging to help athletes cope with pressure.

Humanities

Fields including art, literature, and music that, while not part of exercise and sport sciences, make significant contributions to sports.

Profession

A specialized occupation that requires mastery of knowledge and the meeting of standards demonstrating competence.

SHAPE America

A professional organization that facilitates and promotes physical and health educators, holds an annual national convention, and publishes standards.

Recreation Specialists

Professionals who develop and lead leisure activities for individuals of all ages and ability levels.

NSCA

National Strength and Conditioning Association; disseminates research-based knowledge about strength and conditioning and its practical application to improve athletic performance.

Pedagogy

The art and science of teaching; the study of theories and application of teaching methods.

Physical Therapy

The treatment of physical injury or dysfunction using therapeutic exercises and modalities with the goal of restoring normal function.

ACSM

American College of Sports Medicine; promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science.

Health Educators

Professionals who teach behaviors that help promote the five components of wellness to individuals of all ages.

Philosophy

The love, study, or pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and truth.

Morals

An individual's motives, intentions, and actions as being right or wrong.

Values

Anything having relative worth.

Eclecticism

A combination of theories and doctrines from several philosophies into a consistent and compatible set of beliefs.

Moral Reasoning

The systematic process of evaluating personal values and developing a consistent and impartial set of moral principles by which to live.

Idealism

A philosophy asserting that mind and never-changing ideals constitute ultimate reality, emphasizing reasoning and mental processes.

Realism

A philosophy that uses the scientific method as the process for acquiring and applying truth, asserting scientific laws govern reality.

Naturalism

A philosophy believing in things that exist within the physical realm of nature, which is itself the source of value.

Pragmatism

A philosophy stating that ultimate reality must be experienced and is not absolute, relying on practical experience and social skills.

Existentialism

A philosophy asserting that individual experiences determine reality, emphasizing individuality and freedom of choice.

Ethics

The study of moral values or the doing of good toward others or oneself.

Integrity

The adherence to ethical principles and soundness of moral character.

Sports Information Specialists

Professionals responsible for compiling statistics and personal information about athletes, publicizing events, providing postgame data, and maintaining websites.