Kinesiology, 10/e

Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University

Moving Objects: Throwing, Striking, and Kicking

True-False Quiz

Please answer the following questions


1	Sequential segmental motions are most frequently used to product high velocities in external objects.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Atwater was the first to call attention to the similarity of movement patterns used in seemingly dissimilar activities.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	Atwater distinguished between the overarm and sidearm throwing patterns in terms of the direction in which the trunk laterally flexed.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	The overarm pattern is characterized by rotation at the shoulder joint.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	The underarm pattern consists of medial rotation of the pelvis on the opposite hip with the arm in an abducted position.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	The kicking pattern is a modification of a locomotor pattern in which force is imparted to an external object during the forward swing of the non-weight-bearing limb.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	The most efficient type of movement in throwing and striking skills is ballistic movement.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	Linear velocity is imparted to external objects as a result of the angular velocity of the body segments.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	The greater the mass of the ball, up to a point, the greater it's velocity after being struck, other things being equal.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	The greater the velocity of the approaching ball, the smaller the velocity of the ball in the opposite direction after it is struck, other things being equal.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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