10 Questions
Which principle of kinesiology relates to improved fitness in athletes as well as health and wellness in clinical populations?
Adaptation through exercise
What does neuroplasticity describe in kinesiology?
How movement and changes in the brain are related
What is motor redundancy?
The ability of the human brain to adapt and acquire new motor skills
Which principle includes both adaptive and maladaptive brain changes?
Neuroplasticity
What does adaptive plasticity refer to?
Recent empirical evidence
Which of the following best defines torque?
The tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis
What is required for rotation to occur?
An eccentric force
What type of motion occurs at joints in the human body?
Rotary motion
What does the force arm represent in lever arms?
The perpendicular distance between the axis and the point of application of force
What is the turning effect of an eccentric force called?
Torque
Test your knowledge on basic principles in kinesiology, including adaptation through exercise. Learn about the definition, terminology, and key principles of kinesiology in healthcare services. Explore concepts such as kinematics and arthrokinematics.
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