kinesiology exam review
What are the 4 teams part of the MLS
Toronto raptors, toronto fc, maple leafs, toronto argonauts
“What roles did physical activity and sport play in early human societies?”
Humans were compelled to be active physically to stay alive, leisure time, Hunting and gathering societies were constantly on the move in search of food and shelter,
Which was the first civilization to pursue physical activity for the sake of physical as well as mental benefits.
Ancient Greece
Why was physical activity pursued in ancient times?
Athleticism and athletic events held religious significance, the ancient Greeks believed that the gods bestowed extraordinary powers upon athletes, Winners of sporting events presented offerings to the gods.
When was the First recorded Olympic Games, what game was played
776 BCE, the game was a foot race known as "stade"
What were the key social exclusions in Victorian sports culture, and how did the ideal of "amateurism" reflect class and gender biases?
Class Exclusion: The Victorian ideal of “amateurism” excluded the lower classes from participating in sport.
Manly Character & Camaraderie: Sport was seen as a way to develop manly character and camaraderie, particularly among the privileged classes.
Gender Exclusion: The Victorian ideal of the “gentleman athlete” excluded women from participating.
Physical Activity & Women: Most Victorians believed that too much physical activity would harm a woman’s delicate constitution.
When and where did Baron de Coubertin revive the Olympic Games, and how did his vision reflect the social ideals of the time, particularly in terms of exclusion?
Baron de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, promoting the idea of “a sound mind in a healthy body” to build character and prepare young Frenchmen for combat. The first Olympics excluded women and non-European, and the Winter Olympics were added in 1924.
What did the olympic charter promote?
The Olympic Movement promotes values of peace, tolerance, international understanding, and amateurism.
What defines a proffesional sport?
A sport in which the athlete recieves payment for their athletic performance.
What is the musculoskeletal system made of and what does it do?
Made up of bones, joints and muscles. it helps us move and provides supports and stability to the body.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue
Skeletal muscle , cardiac muscle, smooth muscle tissue
define skeletal muscle attributes
Striated, voluntary, attached to bones, heat movement, posture
define cardiac muscle attributes
striated, involuntary, located in heart, pumps blood continuously
Define smooth muscle tissue attributes
non-striated, involuntary, loacted in walls of internal organs, blood pressure, pupil size, erect hair
what are the 6 joint categories in the synovial joints
pivot, hinge, condyloid, saddle, gliding, and ball-and socket-joints
Which synovial joints are 1 dimensional
Hinge joint (elbow,knee), pivot joint (neck)
Which synovial joints are 2 dimensional
condyloid joint (wrist), Saddle joint (thumb)
Which synovial joints are 3 dimensional
Ball and socket joint (hip, shoulders), Gliding joint (wrist)
What is flexion and extension
A decrease in the angle between two bones, like bending the elbow or knee, An increase in the angle between two bones, like straightening the elbow or knee.
What is abduction and adduction,
Moving a limb away from the midline of the body such as raising your arms to the side, Moving a limb toward the midline of the body like bringing your arms back down after abduction
What is rotation and circumduction
Moving a limb toward the midline of the body, like bringing your arms back down after abduction, Circular movement of a body part, like moving the arm in a circle (e.g., when swimming)
what is the movement of the ball and socket joint
Multidirectional movement, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction
what is the movement of the hinge joint
Flexion and extension in one plane (like the opening and closing of a door).
what is the movement of the pivot joint
Rotation around a single axis (e.g., turning the head side-to-side or pronation/supination of the forearm).
what is the movement of the saddle joint
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction, offering a wide range of motion.
what is the movement of the gliding joint
Sliding or gliding movements, typically small and limited.
what is the movement of the condyloid joint
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction (similar to ball-and-socket but less range).
What is CS4L and what does it stand for
Canada Sports for life,
They focus on promoting physical literacy, encouraging exposure to multiple sports instead of early specialization, and emphasizing research-based training. It advocates lifelong participation in sports and physical activity rather than dropping out with age. Additionally, it calls for integrated efforts by organizations across Canada to support these goals.
What physical literacy is enforced everyday in elementary schools
daily physical activity (DPA)
What is physical literacy
Physical literacy is the idea that everyone should have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to enable them to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.
What are some key strategies for maintaining good bone health and preventing osteoporosis?
Osteoperosis is a condition characterized by reduced bone density and strength, increasing the risk of fractures. Strong bones are essential for mobility, balance, and overall structural support, reducing bone fractures. Vitamin D is essential in strong bones as you grow older.
What impact did jackie robinson have on race relations and sport accessibility.
Jackie Robinson was the first black professional player in MLB breaking the color first being signed to the montreal royals and later being promoted to the dodgers.
What is synovial fluid for?
Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant to the joint and bones to move more freely with less friction
What is the articular cartilage for?
The articular cartilage helps reduce impact on the joint and bone on impact reducing friction and absorbing shock
What is the difference between involuntary and voluntary?
Voluntary means it is controlled consciously and Involuntary means they are not controlled consciously