Kinesiology exam Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What field of Kinesiology is one in which we study the internal and external factors that influence how we learn to control and refine movement? - ANSWER Motor development/Motor learning Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise physiologists? - ANSWER Exercise physiologists are concerned with both acute and chronic adaptations of the various systems of the body to exercise.

What are the three main functions of the respiratory system? correct answers 1. Supply oxygen to the blood 2. Remove CO2 3.Regulate blood PH What is external respiration? correct answers Processes that occur within the lungs involving exchange of O2 + CO2 What is internal respiration? correct answers gas exchange at tissue level, O2 is delivered, CO2 removed What is cellular respiration? correct answers Process in which cells use O2 to generate energy What are the two main zones of...

all the flexor digitorum muscles originate where? correct answer: in the forearm trigger finger correct answer: stenosing tenosynovitis - inflammation of the tendon sheath leading to shrinking of the pulley - developing nodule behing tendon sheath - not allowing for finger to extend Mallet or dropped finger correct answer: force interphalangeal joint into flexion rupturing the extensor tendon and an avulsion fracture why is it called mallet or dropped finger correct answer: becau...

Kinesiology correct answers Study of movement Biomechanics correct answers Application of mechanical principles to the body Statics correct answers Uniform motion Dynamic correct answers Systems accelerating/decelerating Osteokinematics correct answers Movement of bones Arthrokinematics correct answers Movement of joint surface relevant to body segment motion Clinical kinesiology correct answers Understand the forces so we can manipulate them to improve performance and prevent ...

Anatomic Position correct answers standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward, legs parallel, toes pointed foward Anatomic Locations correct answers superior inferior lateral medial anterior posterior proximal distal dorsal volar pronation supination Superior correct answers towards the head above Inferior correct answers away from the head below lateral correct answers away from the midline medial correct answers toward the midline anterior corre...

PMA Exam Study Guide 1 Latest Update Already Passed The following is WITHIN the scope of practice of a Pilates teacher 1. Design Pilates exercise programs according to an individual's needs. 2. Recognize conditions that would preclude a client from safely participating in a Pilates exercise program. 3. Coach, provide general info, and direct clients to seek medical attention when necessary. 4. Receive exercise guidelines and clearance from medical practitioners, when appropriate, to ensure clie...

We are more likely to enjoy physical activity when - Answer- its challenges are balanced by our skills and abilities a discipline - Answer- a body of knowledge organized around a theme or focus. Kinesiology - Answer- a discipline or body of knowledge that focuses on physical activity. physical activity - Answer- intentional, voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. movement - Answer- any change in the position of our body parts relative to each other. Physical activity...

Methods for transmitting HIV include all of the following except: A. sharing needles B. kissing C. unprotected sex D. from mother to child during pregnancy correct answers B Which of the following methods of contraception offers some protection against STIs? A. oral contraception B. female condoms C. intrauterine device D. vaginal ring correct answers B Who is at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? A. only women B. only men C. anyone who engages in oral,...

We are more likely to enjoy physical activity when correct answers its challenges are balanced by our skills and abilities a discipline correct answers a body of knowledge organized around a theme or focus. Kinesiology correct answers a discipline or body of knowledge that focuses on physical activity. physical activity correct answers intentional, voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. movement correct answers any change in the position of our body parts relative to ea...