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According to the passage, what is the primary reason for critiquing taken-for-granted ideas about physical activity?
According to the passage, what is the primary reason for critiquing taken-for-granted ideas about physical activity?
- To address inadequacies in existing dominant definitions (correct)
- To align with the increasing attention on physical activity in the last decade
- To promote interdisciplinarity in the field of physical activity studies
- To challenge the ethical and normative ramifications of defining physical activity
Which of the following statements best represents Schiappa's (2003) argument about definitions?
Which of the following statements best represents Schiappa's (2003) argument about definitions?
- Definitions are linguistic propositions that are historically situated and subject to revision (correct)
- Definitions are static and should not account for the complexity of concepts
- Definitions are determined solely by the needs and interests of researchers
- Definitions are objective and universal truths that should not be revised
Based on the passage, what is the author's stance on traditional definitions of physical activity?
Based on the passage, what is the author's stance on traditional definitions of physical activity?
- Traditional definitions should be complemented by a new, broader definition (correct)
- Traditional definitions are flawed and should be completely replaced
- Traditional definitions are adequate and do not need to be revised
- Traditional definitions should be excluded in favor of a new, broader definition
According to Rorty (1999), what is the primary reason for defining concepts in a particular way?
According to Rorty (1999), what is the primary reason for defining concepts in a particular way?
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What is the author's primary aim in presenting a new, broader definition of physical activity?
What is the author's primary aim in presenting a new, broader definition of physical activity?
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