EXPW Midterm Ch. 1-3
flexibility
the ability of a joint to move freely through its full range of motion
muscular endurance
the ability of muscles to exert sub-maximal force repeatedly over a period of time
cardiorespiratory endurance
the ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity
muscular strength
the ability to exert maximum force against resistance
health
the absence of illness or disease, a positive state of physiological function that includes physical fitness and the five dimensions of wellness
physical fitness
the body's capacity to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort
sport history
the descriptive and analytical examination of significant people, events, and organizations, and trends that shape the past Describing, analyzing, and learning from the past.
recovery
ensuring optimal amount of rest and sleep to allow for rebuilding tissues and replenishing stored energy
skill-related fitness
entails achieving levels of ability to perform physical movements that are efficient and effective
type
kind or mode of exercise performed
individualism
knowing capabilities and limitations so a person can maintain strength and work on weakness
physical activity
large muscle movements that may include participants in games, sports, work, daily activity of life, and exercise
athletic training
Prevention, analysis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
exercise physiology
Scientific examination of how the body responds to physical movement, often using experimental treatments.
Research methods and scientific method
The discovery of knowledge must follow a rigorous process including research questions, experiments, data collection and analysis, reporting of results, and discussion of findings.
characteristics of academic discipline
a body of knowledge, a conceptual frame work, scholarly procedures and methods of inquiry, both the process of discovery and the result
sport studies
a broad term that encompasses the application of components of the social sciences of history, management, philosophy, psychology, and sociology in a sporting context. Includes examinations of how each disciplines impacts participants and observes and helps shape their attitude, beliefs, and behaviors
academic discipline
a formal body of knowledge discovered, developed, and disseminated through scholarly research and inquiry
physical education
a process through which an individual obtains optimal physical, mental, and social skills and fitness through physical activity
agility
ability to change directions rapidly and accurately
power
ability to exert force rapidly through a combination of strength and speed
balance
ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving
coordination
ability to perform motor tasks smoothly and accurately
speed
ability to quickly perform a movement
reaction time
ability to respond or react quickly to a stimulus
components of skill-related physical fitness
agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, and speed
variety
changing equipment, exercises, and activity to avoid boredom, reduce risk of overuse injuries, and increase motivation or adherence
reversibility
fitness improvements are lost when demands on the body are lowered
balance (principles of training)
focusing on all of the health-related components of physical fitness, including the push and pull movements of each joint and between the upper-and lower body
FITT
frequency, intensity, time, type
humanities
help focus on the aesthetic aspects of movement, such as through art, literature, and music Art, music, and literature enjoy numerous synergies and relationships with the exercise and sport sciences.
athletics
highly organized and structured competitions among skilled athletes example: intercollegiate athletics, and professional sports
intensity
how hard a person should exercise
time
how long or the duration a person should exercise
frequency
how often a person should train
technology
incorporates the use of computer software as a tool to achieve physical education, exercise science, and sport goals
progression
increasing gradually the stress on the muscles so the body can adapt
exercise
involves physical movement that increases the rate of energy and is engaged in for the purpose of getting fit
health-related fitness
level of positive well-being associated with enhanced functioning of the heart, muscles, and joints to improve the healthfulness of life
regularity
number of times exercising per week
body composition
percent body fat or lean body mass
sports
physical activity governed by formal or informal rules that involve competition against an opponent of oneself and engaged in for fun or reward
overload
placing increasing amounts of stress on the body to cause adaptations that improve fitness
games
playful activities, rule governed contests, and athletic competitions example: hopscotch, a rec-league, softball, prof. sport competition
principles of training
progression, regularity, overload, variety, individualism, realism, recovery, reversibility, balance, specificity
play
refers to amusements engaged in freely, for fun, and devoid in constrains
recreation
refreshing or renewing one's strength and spirit after work; a diversion that occurs during leisure hours
realism
setting achievable training plans and goals to help maintain a program
wellness
the emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual factors that lead to an overall state of well-being, quality of life, and ability to contribute to society
leisure
the freedom from work or responsibilities when time may or may not be used for physical activity
motor development
the maturation and changes in motor behavior throughout life and the factors that affect them Learning of motor patterns by individuals of all ages.
exercise science
the scientific analysis of the human body in motion
sport and exercise psychology
the study of human behavior in sport, including an understanding of the mental processes that interact with motor skill performance Integration of mental processes with motor skill performances.
kinesiology
the study of human movement
sport biomechanics
the study of the affects of anatomical and physiological effects of natural laws and internal and external forces acting on the human body during movement (application of physics) Application of natural laws and forces to movement.
sport philosophy
the study of the beliefs and values of humans as displayed within sport and an analysis of their meaning and significance Finding and applying beliefs and values in sports
motor learning
the study of the internal processes associated with movement or repetitive actions that result in changes in response or performance Changes in motor skill performance based on refinement in muscular, skeletal, and neurological function
sport sociology
the study of the social relationships of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and culture in the context of sport and social behavior of individuals, groups, organizations, institutions, and societies in a sporting Interactions among diverse social groups with society.
sport management
the study of the theoretical and applied aspects of leading, planning, organizing, staffing, funding, and conducting sporting events Application of business principles and operations to sports.
purpose
to optimize equality of life through long-term commitment to enjoyable physical activity and sport experience that will meet their varied needs in a changing world
specificity
training exact areas of muscles, energy systems, and ranges of motion to improve fitness