Introduction to Exercise Science Chapter 1 Copyright 2014

Introduction to Exercise Science • Physical activity and exercise – Important for promoting good

Introduction to Exercise Science Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Introduction to Exercise Science • Sport and athletic competition – Important to culture and

What is Exercise Science? • Umbrella term that involves – Physical activity – Exercise

What is Exercise Science? Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Important Definitions • Physical activity – activities of daily living including all movement that

How Has Exercise Science Evolved? • Early influences – Greeks and Romans – Renaissance

How Has Exercise Science Evolved? Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

How Has Exercise Science Evolved? • Recent influences – Role of physical education –

Role of ACSM in Exercise Science • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) –

Key Publications from ACSM Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Academic Preparation in Exercise Science • Broad-based coursework – Anatomy and physiology – Biological

Academic Preparation in Exercise Science Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Preparations for Careers in Health Care • Medical school • Dental school • Chiropractic

What Do Health Care Professionals Do? Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Research in Exercise Science • Research procedures • Types of research – Basic –

Types of Research in Exercise Science • Descriptive • Experimental • Longitudinal • Cross-sectional

Examples of Research in Exercise Science Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

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Introduction to Exercise Science • Physical activity and exercise – Important for promoting good health • Physical inactivity results in – Early morbidity and premature mortality Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Introduction to Exercise Science • Sport and athletic competition – Important to culture and society – All age groups can participate • Successful performance is based on principles grounded in exercise science Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

What is Exercise Science? • Umbrella term that involves – Physical activity – Exercise – Sport – Athletic performance • Common characteristics include – Movement of the body – Adaptations to movement Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Important Definitions • Physical activity – activities of daily living including all movement that humans perform • Exercise – structured movement process for the purpose of improving fitness and performance • Sport and athletic competition – movement in structured and organized activities that involve a competitive aspect Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

How Has Exercise Science Evolved? • Recent influences – Role of physical education – Harvard Fatigue Laboratory – Krauss-Weber test results – Professional associations Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Role of ACSM in Exercise Science • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) – Developed as a “unique blend of physical education, medicine, and physiology” – Provides significant public outreach – Works to shape public policy – Disseminates scholarly research Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Academic Preparation in Exercise Science • Broad-based coursework – Anatomy and physiology – Biological sciences – Chemistry and biochemistry – Human development and psychology – Mathematics and statistics – Physics Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine

Preparations for Careers in Health Care • Medical school • Dental school • Chiropractic school • Physician assistant programs • Physical and occupational therapy Copyright © 2014 American College of Sports Medicine