Question 1

Explain the effects of pulling too wide in the breast stroke in kinesiological terms.

Accepted Answer

(increased forces directed to side-inefficient)

Question 2

Why is a football lineman more likely to float than a marathon runner?

Accepted Answer

increased body fat-decreased density

Question 3

Which are the two forces that are primarily responsible for propulsion in swimming?

Accepted Answer

A)  drag and reaction forces 
B)  lift and buoyancy 
C)  drag and lift forces 
D)  reaction forces and buoyancy 
A)  drag and reaction forces 
B)  lift and buoyancy 
C)  drag and lift forces 
D)  reaction forces and buoyancy C

Question 4

All other factors being equal, which of the following factors govern the speed attained in any swimming stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  force and distance 
B)  stroke length and stroke frequency 
C)  stroke frequency and stroke force 
D)  stroke force and stroke length 
A)  force and distance 
B)  stroke length and stroke frequency 
C)  stroke frequency and stroke force 
D)  stroke force and stroke length

Question 5

Which lever class is demonstrated by the thighs in the flutter kick (down phase) during the front crawl?

Accepted Answer

A)  1st class 
B)  2nd class 
C)  3rd class 
D)  a force couple 
A)  1st class 
B)  2nd class 
C)  3rd class 
D)  a force couple

Question 6

Which of the following is true in the arm motion of a front crawl stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  pressing toward the bottom moves the body up 
B)  pressing toward the surface moves the body up 
C)  a high elbow causes great resistance 
D)  pressing backward moves the body backward 
A)  pressing toward the bottom moves the body up 
B)  pressing toward the surface moves the body up 
C)  a high elbow causes great resistance 
D)  pressing backward moves the body backward

Question 7

In which direction will the body move if hands press down and back against the water in a sculling motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  down and back 
B)  down and forward 
C)  up and back 
D)  up and forward 
A)  down and back 
B)  down and forward 
C)  up and back 
D)  up and forward

Question 8

Explain the function of the S-curve path followed by the hand in most swimming strokes.

Accepted Answer

maximize f

Question 9

Why should one initiate the second stroke before coming to a complete stop in swimming a resting stroke such as breast stroke or side stroke?

Accepted Answer

maintain f

Question 10

What is the joint action in the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint in the pull phase of the front crawl stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  downward rotation and adduction of scapula-extension and inward rotation of humerus 
B)  downward rotation of scapula-extension and abduction of humerus 
C)  upward rotation and abduction of scapula-flexion and adduction of humerus 
D)  upward rotation of scapula-extension and inward rotation of humerus 
A)  downward rotation and adduction of scapula-extension and inward rotation of humerus 
B)  downward rotation of scapula-extension and abduction of humerus 
C)  upward rotation and abduction of scapula-flexion and adduction of humerus 
D)  upward rotation of scapula-extension and inward rotation of humerus

Question 11

Why will one's feet drop if the head is lifted in a back float position in swimming?

Accepted Answer

center of buoyancy s

Question 12

In which direction should the person paddling on the left in the back push the paddle against the water in order to turn the canoe to the left?

Accepted Answer

A)  toward the canoe 
B)  away from the canoe 
C)  forward 
D)  backward
Short Answer Questions 
A)  toward the canoe 
B)  away from the canoe 
C)  forward 
D)  backward
Short Answer Questions

Question 13

What happens to drag on the body as velocity increases?

Accepted Answer

A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  not enough information 
A)  increases 
B)  decreases 
C)  stays the same 
D)  not enough information

Question 14

Which factor contributes to form drag in swimming and objects moving through the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  displacement 
B)  total surface area 
C)  size of object 
D)  cross sectional area 
A)  displacement 
B)  total surface area 
C)  size of object 
D)  cross sectional area

Question 15

Which portion of the front crawl stroke contributes the most to stroke velocity?

Accepted Answer

A)  kick 
B)  arm recovery 
C)  arm pull 
D)  action of the feet 
A)  kick 
B)  arm recovery 
C)  arm pull 
D)  action of the feet

Explain the effects of pulling too wide in the breast stroke in kinesiological terms.

Why is a football lineman more likely to float than a marathon runner?

Which are the two forces that are primarily responsible for propulsion in swimming?

All other factors being equal, which of the following factors govern the speed attained in any swimming stroke?

Which lever class is demonstrated by the thighs in the flutter kick (down phase) during the front crawl?

Which of the following is true in the arm motion of a front crawl stroke?

In which direction will the body move if hands press down and back against the water in a sculling motion?

Explain the function of the S-curve path followed by the hand in most swimming strokes.

Why should one initiate the second stroke before coming to a complete stop in swimming a resting stroke such as breast stroke or side stroke?

What is the joint action in the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint in the pull phase of the front crawl stroke?

Why will one's feet drop if the head is lifted in a back float position in swimming?

In which direction should the person paddling on the left in the back push the paddle against the water in order to turn the canoe to the left?

What happens to drag on the body as velocity increases?

Which factor contributes to form drag in swimming and objects moving through the air?

Which portion of the front crawl stroke contributes the most to stroke velocity?

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Spinal Column and Thorax

Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

The Description of Human Motion

The Conditions of Linear Motion

The Conditions of Rotary Motion

The Center of Gravity and Stability

Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

Locomotion: Solid Surface

Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

Impact

Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

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Exam 20: Locomotion: When Suspended and Free of Support

Explain the effects of pulling too wide in the breast stroke in kinesiological terms.

Why is a football lineman more likely to float than a marathon runner?

Which are the two forces that are primarily responsible for propulsion in swimming?

All other factors being equal, which of the following factors govern the speed attained in any swimming stroke?

Which lever class is demonstrated by the thighs in the flutter kick (down phase) during the front crawl?

Which of the following is true in the arm motion of a front crawl stroke?

In which direction will the body move if hands press down and back against the water in a sculling motion?

Explain the function of the S-curve path followed by the hand in most swimming strokes.

Why should one initiate the second stroke before coming to a complete stop in swimming a resting stroke such as breast stroke or side stroke?

What is the joint action in the shoulder girdle and glenohumeral joint in the pull phase of the front crawl stroke?

Why will one's feet drop if the head is lifted in a back float position in swimming?

In which direction should the person paddling on the left in the back push the paddle against the water in order to turn the canoe to the left?

What happens to drag on the body as velocity increases?

Which factor contributes to form drag in swimming and objects moving through the air?

Which portion of the front crawl stroke contributes the most to stroke velocity?

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

The Musculoskeletal System: The Skeletal Framework and Its Movements

The Musculoskeletal System: The Musculature

The Neuromuscular Basis of Human Motion

The Upper Extremity: The Shoulder Region

The Upper Extremity: The Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

The Lower Extremity: The Hip Region

The Lower Extremity: The Knee, Ankle, and Foot

The Spinal Column and Thorax

Terminology and Measurement in Biomechanics

The Description of Human Motion

The Conditions of Linear Motion

The Conditions of Rotary Motion

The Center of Gravity and Stability

Kinesiology of Fitness and Exercise

Moving Objects: Pushing and Pulling

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

Locomotion: Solid Surface

Locomotion: The Aquatic Environment

Impact

Instrumentation for Motion Analysis

Filters