Kinesiology Intro/History/Carrers

The scientific study of human movement is called

In ​ (a)   , the University of Massachusetts Amherst created the United States' first Department of ​ (b)   (now called kinesiology).

• 1965
• exercise science
• physical education
• 1987

Match the following definitions with the correct term.

• Motor Development

• The study of the body's responses to physical activity as well as how the body adapts to physical activity over time.

• Exercise Physiology

• 1. the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms.

  
  

• biomechanics

• The change in motor behavior over the life span and the sequential, continuous, age-related process of change.

• Motor Learning

• A change in the capability of a person to perform a skill that must be inferred from a relatively permanent improvement in performance as a result of practice or experience

In _________,students practice the knowledge and skills they learn through physical activity.

Match the following

• reactive health

• patients to take control of their health before problems start or become too drastic

• wellness

• reacting to an adverse disease, injury, condition or symptom

• proactive health

• the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes

Kinesiology, derived from the Greek words ​ (a)   (movement) and ​ (b)   (to move), is the science of human movement.

• kinesis
• kinein
• ology
• kinetics
• mechanics

_______________ carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes. They specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

• Athletic Directors

• Athletic Trainers

• Physical Educators

• Personal Trainers

_____________ are responsible for educating clients and enforcing policies regarding safe and proper use of equipment. Individuals holding this position must be able to develop, document, and implement one-on-one, partner, or group workout programs that match the needs and goals of clients

• Athletic Directors

• Athletic Trainers

• Personal Trainers

• Physical Educators

_____________ manage the athletics programs and department. They establish budget development plans. They coordinate with coaches on games, practice, and event schedules. They also coordinate and promoting athletic events, such as games

• Athletic Directors

• Athletic Trainers

• Personal Trainers

• Physical Educators

WHY IS KINESIOLOGY IMPORTANT?

• Improved understanding of human health and its relation to physical activity.

• Increased awareness and improved management of mental health issues through physical activity.

• Promoting wellness through developing healthy lifestyle habits and nutrition.

• It isn't important. It's just fun to play games.