Module 1 Introduction to Exercise & Sports Science
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What is physical activity?
Any bodily MOVEMENT produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure
Give examples of the Categories of Physical activity in daily life
Occupational /Sports/ Conditioning/ Household/other activities
Compare Contrast the terms “Physical Activity” & “EXERCISE”
Exercise is structured, planned, repetitive and done deliberately to improve physical fitness.Eg running, swimming, cycling Physical Activity is just any movement that one does in the daily life
Define Physical Fitness
Ability of the body to do physical activity; strength, speed, agility, balance, endurance
True or False: Fitness is based on a standard performance scale
False! it is not. It’s is based on the performance expected of the individual
What is exercise and sport science
A study on the connection between HUMAN MOVEMENT, EXERCISE and Sports PERFORMANCEtest through research to examine science of sport performance It looks at the influence of exercise on health and fitness/ it is multi-disciplinary/ a mix of scientific principles and applied practical skills in a range of subjects