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1
Terrell wants to become a health and fitness director. Besides kinesiology, what would prepare him best for his goal?
strong teaching and counseling
experience in an entry-level health position
certification by a nationally recognized organization
education in business, administration, and management
2
Which of the following forms of exercise would be considered habilitative?
implementing an exercise program for a client with asthma
completing sprints to warm up for a soccer game
training a firefighter to run while carrying a heavy weight
strengthening a running back's injured knee
3
Which of the following represents a for-profit organization?
YMCA
Gold's Gym
a sport governing organization (such as USOC)
a city park and recreation department
4
Hospitals and outpatient medical facilities are examples of what kind of work setting in health and fitness?
community setting
clinical setting
commercial setting
industrial setting
5
What therapeutic exercise profession is thought by many to be synonymous with sports medicine?
occupational therapy
strength and conditioning
therapeutic recreation
athletic training
6
The set of standards that should be met by all beginning teachers in physical education was developed by
SHAPE America
ACSM
NCATE
NATA
7
Which of the following is NOT a factor in preparing to be the best professional possible?
engaging in college life and attending graduate school
identifying with the professional field
participating in volunteer services
signing the most lucrative contract you can upon graduation
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What is the study of the function of human beings using the principles and methods of physics and engineering?
biomechanics
ergonomics
kinesiology
motor behavior
9
What is the major difference between rehabilitative and habilitative therapeutic exercise?
restoring vs preparing
the types of patients who are seen
the type of training required by those providing the services
the length of treatment
10
Professionals who help sick and injured patients regain the physical skills for performing ADLs and IADLs are
recreation therapists
occupational and physical therapists
exercise physiologists
ergonomists
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Biomechanists typically work in all of the following settings EXCEPT
rehabilitation centers in which gait analyses are often used
a nutrition facility for women
occupational consulting organizations that provide assistance to companies
universities, where they teach and perform research
12
A strength and conditioning coach could work in all of the following primary settings EXCEPT
professional sports teams
fitness centers
hospitals
health clubs
13
Where was the first exercise physiology laboratory in the United States established?
Carnegie Nutrition Lab
University of Illinois
Harvard University
Springfield College
14
The ethical conduct of professionals is governed by
law enforcement agencies
individuals themselves
Better Business Bureau
professional organizations
15
Treadmills, cycles, and swimming flumes are used to estimate VO2max. What are these devices called?
training equipment
ergometers
tissot spirometers
cardiac rehab devices
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Facilities like the YMCA and parks and recreation departments are associated with what kind of setting?
community setting
corporate setting
youth setting
athletic setting
17
Exercise physiology is the study of
acute and chronic bodily responses to physical activity
how to prescribe exercise for performance improvements
the lasting effects of long-term exercise on overall fitness
biochemical changes in the body during high-intensity exercise
18
Biomechanists apply the principles of mechanical laws to __________.
all of these answers
Evaluate the effectiveness of a movement
Enhance performance
reduce injury
19
What is another term for the study of teaching?
pedagogy
physical education
physiology
professionalism
20
Which of the following represents the most pressing goal for physical education programs in schools?
to make sure children learn physical activities to carry into adulthood
to make sure children have fun in class
to make sure children are physically fit by the time they reach 9th grade
to make sure children learn how to perform team sports
21
In general, employers have found that health and fitness programs
decrease absenteeism
decrease productivity
increase health care costs
are too costly
22
Instructors can best assist students to learn the rules and the routines by
having high expectations and being firm but warm
giving students tests on the classroom rules
allowing the students to choose the activities each day in class
limiting the number of rules to 10
23
Specialists who apply their knowledge of biomechanics to improve the working environment are called_____.
occupational therapists
ergonomists or human factors engineers
occupational engineers
work specialists
24
Physical education differs distinctly from those of other subjects in terms of space, activities, and relationships.
False
True
25
A professional who operates according to the philosophy that "healthy people and a good society first" demonstrates ___.
mechanical, market-driven professionalism
American professionalism
kinesiological professionalism
social trustee, civic professionalism
26
Generally, all professions require the same standards from their members, including acceptable dress & codes of conduct.
True
False
27
The recommended amount of weekly physical activity for improved health and decreased disease risk is
enough activity to reach 80 percent maximal heart rate twice a week
150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity
25 minutes of activity at any intensity
50 minutes of moderate-intensity or 25 minutes of vigorous-intensity
28
A coach knows which key opens the door to the equipment room and what time the custodians arrive at work. This is _____.
applied theoretical kinesiology knowledge
professional practice knowledge
theoretical kinesiology knowledge
workplace knowledge
29
The skinfold thickness technique is considered the gold standard for determining body composition.
True
False
30
Which of the following are the most common forces acting on a human performer?
friction, gravity, ground reaction forces, air or water resistance
air pressure, gravity, ground reaction forces, air or water resistance
friction, gravity, ground reaction forces, gas forces
heat, friction, gravity, air or water resistance