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What are some benefits to humans of being bipedal?
can travel long distances, thermoregulation, free hands, do good with long distance running, got a big brain. CAN EFFICIENTLY MOVE
How is WWI a reason why exercise science exists?
Many states made a physical education program because all the rich kid’s fitness levels were terrible so it helped exercise science in that regard.
How is Industrialism a reason why exercise science exists?
Industrialism led to less physical labor jobs which led to people being more fat and less in shape
What did the harvard laboratory study? HOw many papers were written before it closed?
David Bill founded it and it studied exercise physiology, physiology of endurance performance and environmental physiology. 330 scientific papers were published and it closed in 1947
How is Krauss-Weber tests a reason why exercise science exists?
It was a test done on kids that revealed how out of shape they were. 58% of US children failed the test
How is PE changes a reason why exercise science exists?
In the 20th century PE was just for fun. So they created tests programs to help kids get into and stay in shape
How is Roger Bannister a reason why exercise science exists?
first person to run the mile in under 4 minutes used science to improve his physical performance to get to his goal
Who is kenneth cooper and how did he help the development of exercise science?
He founded the Cooper Institute and popularized aerobics. And encouraged many to exercise
Why is the ASCM important?
• helps with P.E. medicine and physiology • provides significant public outreach • works to shape public policy • disseminates scholarly research
When was the ASCM founded?
1954
What does ACSM stand for?
American College of Sports Medicine
What is the difference between discipline and sub-discipline? (has to do with study)
Discipline: A broad field of study that has a central focus with its own body of knowledge Sub-discipline: A specialized field of interest/study
What are the 5 sub disciplines of exercise science?
physiological knowledge biomechanics knowledge behavioral knowledge sports medicine knowledge social science knowledge
What is exercise physiology?
The study of how the human body functions and how it responds or changes when exposed to exercise MOST RECOGNIZED SUB DISCIPLINE
What is sports nutrition?
How and what we eat affects human health and fitness
What is sports psychology?
The study of cognitive factors that influence sport performance
What components are part of exercise physiology?
Metabolic, nervous , endocrine, skeletal muscles, cardiovascular, respiratory, exercise testing, exercise prescription
What is exercise psychology?
The study of behavioral factors associated with exercise adherence and positive mental health and exercise
What are biomechanics?
the application of mechanical principles in the study of living organisms (putting stuff on the body to see the skeletal image of it)
What is motor behavior?
They study of the neural mechanisms that influence the learning of movement
What is the difference between motor control, motor development, and motor learning?
motor control- Processes that highlight the production of neural, physical and behavioral effects of the human nervous system motor development- Examines changes in both motor control and learning overtime motor learning-Mechanisms that which the skilled movements are acquired
Why is biomechanics important?
Helps us better understand the movement of the body to prevent injuries and stuff
What is sociology in sports medicine?
Evaluates the role of organized sport and physical activity
What is athletic training?
The prevention of athletic injuries, evaluate athletes, rehab athletes