Kinesiology and Health Science Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards generated from lecture slides and transcript notes on Kinesiology, ancient Greek sports, health definitions, and disease classification.

Kinesiology

The art, science, and multidisciplinary study of human movement, focusing primarily on how the body moves, exercises, recovers from physical stressors and injuries, and the physical dimension of health.

Conundrum (in Kinesiology)

A situation where goals are far-reaching and thus rarely, if ever, achieved.

BCE

An abbreviation standing for 'Before Common Era'.

Anthropocene

A time period where humans changed the world so much until it became recognized.

Hegemonic Paradigms

Paradigms characterized by strong influence or authority over others.

Agrarian Population

A population mostly involved in farming, with some individuals forging tools and sustainable equipment.

Discus

An athletic event where athletes threw a heavy disc as far as possible.

Long Jump

An athletic event where athletes jumped forward from a running start.

Javelin

An athletic event where athletes threw a long wooden spear for distance.

Equestrian Events

Athletic competitions where athletes raced horses and chariots.

Boxing

An athletic event where athletes fought using fists wrapped in leather.

Wrestling

An athletic event where athletes tried to throw their opponent to the ground.

Pankration

An athletic event where athletes fought using both wrestling and boxing techniques.

Exercise Physiology (ExPhys)

A discipline that analyzes how physical stress alters cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular functioning, including cellular relevance.

Human Movement

The change of position of the individual in time/space resulting from force developed through the expenditure of energy while interacting with the environment.

Physical Activity (PA)

Any bodily movement that requires the use of energy by the individual.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

The basic personal tasks individuals perform on a daily basis.

Chronic Diseases

Primarily noncommunicable diseases with a duration of at least one year that may require ongoing medical attention.

Biomedical Model

A model of health that is too limited in scope and context to describe health when health is considered to be more than physical.

Principle of Health

The principle that health is a human right that must be achieved for all persons, striving to ensure quality of life, equity, and sustainable health for all.

Blue Zone

Refers to areas with individuals who reach 100 years of age with high quality of life into old age; named because the individual mapping these regions drew circles using a blue marker.

Teleological Argument

An argument derived from the Greek words telos (end, goal, purpose) and logos (reason, explanation).

Kinesiologists

Human movement specialists who use evidence-based research to improve clients' physical and mental well-being.