Introduction to Kinesiology — Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the authors of this textbook?
A) Kyra Karatsu and Alexa Johnson
B) Joel Rogers and Diana Meehan
C) Rodney Ragsdale and Emily Schaefer
D) Jennifer Melena and Alan Calvert

2. Which organization provided the grant that developed this textbook's content?
A) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
B) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
C) National Science Foundation (NSF)
D) Department of Kinesiology, U.S. Government

3. According to Chapter 1, kinesiology is solely about which two things?
A) Sports and exercise
B) Nutrition and wellness
C) Anatomy and physiology
D) History and philosophy

4. Which of the following is listed in Chapter 1 as a career path benefiting from kinesiology knowledge?
A) Prosthetist
B) Architect
C) Accountant
D) Journalist

5. Which chapter of the textbook covers the "History of Physical Activity"?
A) Chapter 2
B) Chapter 3
C) Chapter 6
D) Chapter 8

6. Which chapter focuses specifically on "Motor Behavior"?
A) Chapter 5
B) Chapter 6
C) Chapter 7
D) Chapter 9

7. Which chapter discusses "Sociology of Physical Activity and Sport"?
A) Chapter 4
B) Chapter 5
C) Chapter 8
D) Chapter 10

8. According to the Chapter 1 objectives, besides discussing kinesiology and physical activity, what else does the chapter aim to help you understand?
A) The rules of competitive sports
B) The history of the Olympics
C) A profession and career pathways
D) Exercise equipment usage

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Short-Answer Questions

9. List two career paths mentioned in Chapter 1 that benefit from studying kinesiology.

10. Based on the table of contents, name three different "lenses" or disciplines (e.g., philosophy, sociology) through which the textbook examines physical activity.

11. In your own words, explain why Chapter 1 opens by asking whether kinesiology is "solely about sports and exercise."

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Answer Key

1. C) Rodney Ragsdale and Emily Schaefer
2. B) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
3. A) Sports and exercise
4. A) Prosthetist
5. B) Chapter 3
6. B) Chapter 6
7. A) Chapter 4
8. C) A profession and career pathways

1. Any two of: exercise physiologist, prosthetist, sports medicine, teaching, coaching, athletic trainer.

1. Any three of: Philosophy, History, Sociology, Psychology, Motor Behavior, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology.

1. Answers will vary but should note that the question is meant to show kinesiology is a broad field with many career paths beyond just sports and exercise, encouraging readers to see its wider applications.