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What is kinesiology?
What is kinesiology?
- The study of human emotions
- The study of human cognition
- The study of human behavior
- The study of human movement (correct)
True or false: Kinesiology only focuses on the study of human movement in relation to sports and athletics.
True or false: Kinesiology only focuses on the study of human movement in relation to sports and athletics.
False (B)
What is the origin of the term kinesiology?
What is the origin of the term kinesiology?
- Greek words kinesis and logos (correct)
- Latin words kinesis and logos
- Spanish words kinesis and logos
- French words kinesis and logos
True or false: The categories of movement studied in kinesiology are mutually exclusive.
True or false: The categories of movement studied in kinesiology are mutually exclusive.
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What are the three major types of movement studied in kinesiology?
What are the three major types of movement studied in kinesiology?
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True or false: The main emphasis of supportive movement is on improving physical appearance.
True or false: The main emphasis of supportive movement is on improving physical appearance.
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Study Notes
- Kinesiology is a scholarly field of study focused on human movement.
- The term kinesiology comes from the Greek words kinesis and logos.
- Animal movements are studied to understand the human condition.
- Kinesiology can study all types of physical activity, including sports, dance, and activities of daily living.
- There are three major types of movement: sportive, symbolic, and supportive.
- The categories of movement are not mutually exclusive.
- Ballet movements can be symbolic, sportive, and supportive.
- Kinesiology can be used to study spontaneous play, exercise, rehabilitation, recreational and competitive sports.
- The main emphasis of symbolic movement is physical expressiveness.
- The main emphasis of supportive movement is health-related physical activity.
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