The 12 Subdisciplines of Physical Education
Sports Biomechanics
applies the methods of physics and mechanics to the study of human motion and the motion of sport objects
Sports Medicine
concerned with prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries
Adapted Physical Activity
concerned with the preparation of teachers and sport leaders to provide programs and services for individuals with disabilities
Sport History
critical examination of the past, with a focus on events, people, and trends that influenced the development and the direction of the field
Sport Management
encompasses the many managerial aspects of sport including personnel management, and programming
Sport Philosophy
encompasses the study of the nature of reality, the structure of knowledge in sport, ethical and moral questions, and the aesthetics of movement
Motor Development
studies the factors that influence the development of abilities essential to movement
Motor Learning
study of changes in motor behavior that are primarily the result of practice and experience, specifically the effect of content, timing, and frequency of feedback on skill learning
Sport Pedagogy
study of teaching and learning in school and non-school settings
Sport Sociology
study of the role of sport in society, its impact on participants in sport, and the relationship between and other societal institutions
Exercise Physiology
study the effects of various physical demands particularly exercise, on the structure and function of the body
Sport and Exercise Psychology
uses principles and scientific methods from psychology to study human behavior in sport