Intro To Kinesiology

What is exercise science?

The study of physical activity, exercise, health, sport, and athletic performance.

Why is exercise science important?

It helps improve health, fitness, athletic performance, and disease prevention.

Which ancient philosopher believed physical health was important?

Aristotle

What does regular exercise help reduce?

Risk of disease and early death.

What are examples of lifestyle-related diseases?

Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure.

How has modern society reduced physical activity?

Technology and less physical labor at work.

Do many people meet physical activity guidelines?

No, many people are still physically inactive.

What epidemic has been linked to physical inactivity?

The obesity epidemic.

What health conditions are linked to low physical activity?

• High blood pressure

• Type 2 diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease

• Osteoporosis

• Certain cancers

• Depression

• Anxiety

What is morbidity?

The presence of disease or poor health.

What is mortality?

A death rate.

What do exercise science professionals do?

Help people improve fitness, health, and exercise safely.

How do exercise science professionals help prevent injuries?

By designing safe and effective exercise programs.

What is one major goal of exercise science?

Promoting healthy lifestyles through physical activity and exercise.

What organization helped promote exercise science?

American College of Sports Medicine

What can regular physical activity improve?

Overall health and quality of life.

Why is exercise important for mental health?

It can reduce depression and anxiety.

What are the two main benefits of exercise?

Better physical fitness and lower disease risk.

Why were sports important in ancient Greece?

Physical strength and athletic success were highly valued.

When were the ancient Olympic Games held?

776 BC to 393 AD.

What were early sports often based on?

Survival and food-gathering activities like wrestling, running, boxing, and javelin throwing.

What major athletic events exist today?

Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, college sports, high school sports, and professional sports.

How many students participated in high school athletics in 2018–2019?

Over 7.9 million students.

What organization oversees college athletics in the U.S.?

National Collegiate Athletic Association

What do athletes and coaches use exercise science professionals for?

Training, nutrition, injury treatment, mental strategies, and performance improvement.

What are performance-enhancing drugs used for?

Improving athletic performance unfairly.

Why are performance-enhancing drugs dangerous?

They are unfair and can harm health.

How can exercise science professionals help sports?

By promoting safe and fair training methods.

What are physical benefits of exercise?

Better fitness and lower disease risk.

What are mental benefits of exercise?

Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.

What are social benefits of sports and exercise?

Community connection and teamwork.

What is physical activity?

Daily movement activities like work, chores, and leisure activities.

What is exercise?

Planned and structured movement to improve fitness and health.

What is sport and athletic competition?

Organized physical activities with competition.

What is exercise science?

The study of physical activity, exercise, sports, movement, and body adaptations.

What is kinesiology?

The broad study of human movement.

What does the “exercise science umbrella” include?

• Exercise physiology

• Clinical exercise physiology

• Biomechanics

• Nutrition

• Psychology

• Athletic training & sports medicine

• Motor behavior

What is exercise physiology?

Study of how exercise affects the body.

What is biomechanics?

Study of movement and forces on the body.

What is motor behavior?

Study of movement learning and control.

What is sports nutrition?

Study of how food affects exercise and performance.

What is sports psychology?

Study of mental factors in sports and exercise.

What is physical education mainly focused on?

Teaching movement skills and improving physical activity in schools.

What is exercise science mainly focused on?

Studying body and mind adaptations to exercise and movement.

How are exercise science and physical education different?

Physical education focuses on teaching; exercise science focuses on scientific study and health/performance.

What is an academic discipline?

An organized body of knowledge focused on a subject.

Why is exercise science considered interdisciplinary?

It uses knowledge from many subjects like biology, psychology, nutrition, and biomechanics.

What is the central theme of exercise science?

Human movement and how the body adapts to it.