physical activity

any movement w energy

exercise

planned, structured and purposeful to improve fitness

why is knowledge/understanding of exercise physiology important for diff careers

explains how the body responds to physical activity (safety & improvement of health/injuries)

4 responsibilities of exercise physiologists

promoting health & wellness, preventing illness & disabilities, restoring health, help athletes reach their potential in sports training and performance

physical fitness

physiological attributes that reflect the ability of the body to support physical activity

5 health-related components of physical fitness

aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, muscle strength & endurance

6 skill-related components

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

3 principles of exercise training

overload (overly stressed), progression (intensity increasing), reversibility (adaptation to stress)

dance psychologists

help dancers enhance performance, help reduce anxiety, perfectionism, ED, burnout, and injury rehabilitation

dance movement therapy (DMT)

dance & psychotherapy, addresses problems in emotional, physical, social, and cognitive behaviors

dance - art & science

involves physical movement, incorporates aesthetic principles & expression

general scope of motor behavior

ways in which humans control movement

subdisciplines of motor behavior

motor control, motor learning, motor development

careers related to motor behavior

coaching, athletics, physical education, pt, occupational therapy

how can understanding biomechanics assist in improving performance and decreasing injury risk?

optimizes movement efficiency and technique, identifies harmful patterns, improves alignment, and reduces stress on the body

3 sets of biomechanic principles

strong work ethic, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills

attributions of sports management

leadership development, practical experience, mentors, communication skills, problem solving, tech skills, generalized skills

sports sociology

study of sports as a social phenomenon (cultural practice, competitive/recreational)

what is a philosophy of sports and exercise?

why/how you participate, set of beliefs and values that guide how a person works