Kinesiology 101- chapter 1

philosophy

a set of beliefs relating to a particular field, a system of values by which one lives and works, helps individuals address the problems that confront them through the use of critical thinking, logical analysis, and reflective appraisal

wellness

a state of positive biological and psychological well-being that encompasses a sense of well-being and quality of life

health

a state of positive well-being associated with freedom from disease or illness

sport areas

achievement motivation, arousal regulation, goal setting, self-confidence, leadership, and team cohesion

Low rates of physical activity are found in:

african americans and hispanics, people with low incomes, people with less education, adults in the northeast and south, people with disabilities, and older people

performance related physical fitness

agility, speed, coordination, power, reaction time, balance

Physical education

an educational process that uses physical activity as a means to help people acquire skills, fitness, knowledge, and attitudes that contribute to their optimal development and well being

Profession

an occupation requiring specialized training in an intellectual field of study that is dedicated to the betterment of society through service to others

Education

an on-going process that occurs throughout our life span

physical activity

any bodily movement produced by the contraction of the skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure above the baseline level

Sport biomechanics

applies the methods of physics to the study of human motion and the motion of sport objects, study the effects of force on the body and sport objects, mechanical analysis of activities, analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of movements

health related physical fitness

cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength

Physical education moved from traditional school settings to:

community, home, worksite, commercial and medical settings, and corporations

sport history

critical examination of the past with a focus on events, people, and trends that influenced the direction of the field

health instruction includes:

disease prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, drug/alcohol abuse

sport management

encompasses the managerial aspects of sport and sport enterprise

exercise areas

exercise addiction, adherence, motivation, and satisfaction

12 subdisiplines

exercise physiology, sports medicine, sport biomechanics, sport philosophy, sport history, sport and exercise psychology, motor development, motor learning,sport sociology, sport pedagogy, adapted physical activity, sport management

exercise physiology

impact of exercise and physical activity on the human body, has both short- and long- term adaptations of the various systems of the body, effects on physical activity and exercise on the health status of different popluations

motor development

interaction of genetic and environmental influences on movement and lifespan motor development, uses theories of development to design appropriate movement experiences for people of all ages and abilities

sports medicine

medical relationship between physical activity, sports-related injuries, and the human body

Sports

organized competitive activities governed by rules that standardize the competition and conditions so individuals can compete fairly. Competition against oneself or opponents. Strategy and skill play a significant role in the determination of the outcome

quality of life

overall sense of well-being that has a different meaning for each individual

exercise

physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive with the purpose of developing, improving, or maintaining physical fitness

adapted physical activity

providing individual programs and services that encourage participation to the fullest extent by those with disabilities

motor learning

study of factors that influence and individual's acquisition and performance of skills, such as practice, experience, use of reinforcement, and condition of learning environment

sport pedagogy

study of teaching and learning

sport philosophy

study of the nature of reality and values of movement for all participants, debate critical issues, beliefs, and values relative to physical education and sport, influences thoughts, actions, and decisions in out professional endeavors and personal lives

sport sociology

study of the role of sport in society

physical fitness

the ability to preform daily tasks with vigor and without undue fatigue, and with sufficient energy to engage in leisure-time pursuits to meet unforeseen emergencies, and the vitality to preform at one's fullest capactity

treatment and rehabilitation

the assessment of injuries, administration of first aid, design and implementation of rehabilitation program and treatment

Prevention

the design of conditioning programs, fitting of protective equipment, and counseling regarding proper nutrition

holistic health

the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, and genetic factors' influence on an individual's life

Physical education, exercise science, and sports broadened its horizons with the help of technology and knowledge

the result: 12 subdisciplines

Exercise Science

the scientific analysis of exercise or physical activity through theories from many different disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, physics, and psychology

sports and exercise psychology

uses principles from psychology to study human behavior in sport to enhance performance