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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