List and discuss the goals of history of physical activity.

2. List and discuss three ways in which a kinesiology practitioner might use knowledge

of physical activity history in her or his area of specialization.

3. Describe participation in physical activity in the United States during the following

three periods:

1840-1900

1900-1950

1950-present

4. Describe professional practice centered on physical activity in the United States

during the following three periods:

1840-1900

1900-1950

1950-present

5. Describe scholarly knowledge about physical activity during the following three

periods:

1840-1900

1900-1950

1950-present

Describe the main goal of philosophical study of physical activity, as well as the four

major kinds of issues it most commonly tackles.

3. Describe the three reasoning processes that serve as central research tools in

philosophical studies of physical activity.

4. Discuss the concept of blended unity of mind and body, as well as its implications for

school physical activity programs, research on physical activity, and the well-being of

competitive athletes. How does this concept constitute an improvement over

dualistic views of mind apart from body and over materialistic views that picture

persons as complex machines?

5. Explain the relationship between rules and skills in sport. Why is this relationship

relevant to competition?

6. Discuss dutylike play, sport, and physical activity and how people relate to and

experience these types of activity.