Question 1

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical inactivity 
B)  estrogen deficiency 
C)  excessive consumption of caffeine 
D)  all of the above 
A)  physical inactivity 
B)  estrogen deficiency 
C)  excessive consumption of caffeine 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

Choose the term or phrase that is not synonymous with the others.

Accepted Answer

A)  metric system 
B)  English system 
C)  International system of units 
D)  S. I. 
A)  metric system 
B)  English system 
C)  International system of units 
D)  S. I. B

Question 3

Explain how equipment innovation has improved performance and/or prevented injury.

Accepted Answer

Equipment innovation has greatly improved performance and prevented injury in various sports and physical activities. For example, in the field of running, the development of lightweight and cushioned running shoes has significantly improved performance by providing better support and reducing the risk of injury. Similarly, advancements in materials and design of helmets and padding in contact sports have greatly reduced the occurrence and severity of head injuries.

In addition, equipment innovation has also led to the development of specialized gear for specific activities, such as moisture-wicking fabrics in athletic clothing to keep athletes dry and comfortable, or ergonomic designs in weightlifting equipment to reduce strain on the body.

Furthermore, the use of technology in equipment innovation, such as sensors and data tracking in fitness wearables, has allowed athletes to monitor their performance and make adjustments to prevent overexertion and injury.

Overall, equipment innovation has played a crucial role in improving performance and preventing injury by providing athletes with better support, protection, and data to optimize their training and competition.

Question 4

Which of the following characterizes a formal problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  a goal or answer 
B)  a set of given information 
C)  a set of operations that can be used to arrive at the desired answer from the given information 
D)  all of the above 
A)  a goal or answer 
B)  a set of given information 
C)  a set of operations that can be used to arrive at the desired answer from the given information 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Which of the following countries uses the metric system?

Accepted Answer

A)  France 
B)  Germany 
C)  Japan 
D)  all of the above 
A)  France 
B)  Germany 
C)  Japan 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

A field that focuses on the prevention of work-related injuries and the improvement of working conditions and worker performance is known as __________________ biomechanics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A field that focuses on the prevention...

Question 7

List four innovations in sport equipment developed by biomechanists.

Accepted Answer

1. High-speed cameras and motion capture

Question 8

Which of the following is true about carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a neurological impairment 
B)  it is associated with repetitive keyboard use 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  it is a neurological impairment 
B)  it is associated with repetitive keyboard use 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Promising work in the development of intervention strategies has shown that the key to preventing falls may be the ability to limit trunk motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does the word qualitative mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  general 
B)  numerical 
C)  pertaining to quality 
D)  all of the above 
A)  general 
B)  numerical 
C)  pertaining to quality 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

A 200 lb. man weighs approximately what in metric units?

Accepted Answer

A)  890 N 
B)  45 N 
C)  440 kg 
D)  none of the above 
A)  890 N 
B)  45 N 
C)  440 kg 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Which type of analysis involves identifying, analyzing and answering a question of interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative 
B)  qualitative 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  quantitative 
B)  qualitative 
C)  both A & B 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Biomechanical research has contributed to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  injury prevention 
B)  enhanced sport performance 
C)  equipment design 
D)  all of the above 
A)  injury prevention 
B)  enhanced sport performance 
C)  equipment design 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

An overuse condition caused by compression of the median nerve, involving numbness, tingling and pain in the hand is called __________________ __________________ __________________.

Accepted Answer

carpal tun

Question 15

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of human movement 
B)  the study of biological organisms 
C)  the study of movement mechanics 
D)  the study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms 
A)  the study of human movement 
B)  the study of biological organisms 
C)  the study of movement mechanics 
D)  the study of the mechanical aspects of biological organisms

Question 16

What are the two key strategies for preventing osteoporotic fractures?

Accepted Answer

The two key strategies for preventing os

Question 17

Possible detrimental effects of knee braces include(s) which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  changes muscle activity during gait 
B)  reduces sprinting speed 
C)  increases onset of fatigue 
D)  all of the above 
A)  changes muscle activity during gait 
B)  reduces sprinting speed 
C)  increases onset of fatigue 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  No particular biomechanical factors have been associated with running economy. 
B)  3-year olds walking fast can use 70% more energy than adults. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above 
A)  No particular biomechanical factors have been associated with running economy. 
B)  3-year olds walking fast can use 70% more energy than adults. 
C)  both A and B 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative problems and give an example of each one that is related to a kinesiology topic.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative problems in kinesiology invo

Question 20

Within the fields of kinesiology and exercise science, the living organism most commonly of interest to the biomechanist is the human body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Choose the term or phrase that is not synonymous with the others.

Explain how equipment innovation has improved performance and/or prevented injury.

Which of the following characterizes a formal problem?

Which of the following countries uses the metric system?

A field that focuses on the prevention of work-related injuries and the improvement of working conditions and worker performance is known as __________________ biomechanics.

List four innovations in sport equipment developed by biomechanists.

Which of the following is true about carpal tunnel syndrome?

Promising work in the development of intervention strategies has shown that the key to preventing falls may be the ability to limit trunk motion.

What does the word qualitative mean?

A 200 lb. man weighs approximately what in metric units?

Which type of analysis involves identifying, analyzing and answering a question of interest?

Biomechanical research has contributed to which of the following?

An overuse condition caused by compression of the median nerve, involving numbness, tingling and pain in the hand is called __.

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?

What are the two key strategies for preventing osteoporotic fractures?

Possible detrimental effects of knee braces include(s) which of the following?

Which of the following is true?

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative problems and give an example of each one that is related to a kinesiology topic.

Within the fields of kinesiology and exercise science, the living organism most commonly of interest to the biomechanist is the human body.

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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Exam 1: What Is Biomechanics

Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Choose the term or phrase that is not synonymous with the others.

Explain how equipment innovation has improved performance and/or prevented injury.

Which of the following characterizes a formal problem?

Which of the following countries uses the metric system?

A field that focuses on the prevention of work-related injuries and the improvement of working conditions and worker performance is known as __________________ biomechanics.

List four innovations in sport equipment developed by biomechanists.

Which of the following is true about carpal tunnel syndrome?

Promising work in the development of intervention strategies has shown that the key to preventing falls may be the ability to limit trunk motion.

What does the word qualitative mean?

A 200 lb. man weighs approximately what in metric units?

Which type of analysis involves identifying, analyzing and answering a question of interest?

Biomechanical research has contributed to which of the following?

An overuse condition caused by compression of the median nerve, involving numbness, tingling and pain in the hand is called __________________ __________________ __________________.

Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of biomechanics?

What are the two key strategies for preventing osteoporotic fractures?

Possible detrimental effects of knee braces include(s) which of the following?

Which of the following is true?

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative problems and give an example of each one that is related to a kinesiology topic.

Within the fields of kinesiology and exercise science, the living organism most commonly of interest to the biomechanist is the human body.

Kinematic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

Kinetic Concepts for Analyzing Human Motion

The Biomechanics of Human Bone Growth and Development

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Articulations

The Biomechanics of Human Skeletal Muscle

The Biomechanics of the Human Upper Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Lower Extremity

The Biomechanics of the Human Spine

Linear Kinematics of Human Movement

Angular Kinematics of Human Movement

Linear Kinetics of Human Movement

Equilibrium and Human Movement

Angular Kinetics of Human Movement

Human Movement in a Fluid Medium

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An overuse condition caused by compression of the median nerve, involving numbness, tingling and pain in the hand is called __.