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