Exercise Science introduction …an intro to Human Performance

Anatomy and physiology Career fields Nutrition for performance How does an understanding of exercise science principles, nutrition, and training improve human performance? In the areas of: Anatomy and physiology Career fields Nutrition for performance Training principles and methods Personal fitness and training Biomechanics

Key Terms for the semester: Exercise- physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning. It is used to improve health and maintain fitness. Fitness- good health or physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition. Training- activities designed to facilitate the learning and development of new and existing skills, and to improve performance. Nutrition- food or nourishment needed to keep an organism growing, healthy, and able to repair and maintain the body. It involves ingestion, digestion, and absorption.

Key terms for the semester: Exercise Science- the scientific study of human movement to maintain or improve physical fitness. Kinesiology- the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. Biomechanics- the study of the mechanics of a living body, especially of the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure.

Anatomy= the structure of the body and its organs Anatomy & physiology: Anatomy= the structure of the body and its organs Physiology= how all these parts function

Anatomical Position Standard starting point when looking and describing the human body Body is upright Standing position Face and feet forward Arms at the side Arms supinated (palms facing forward)

Anatomical Planes Along with the anatomical position, anatomical planes divide the body into sections Frontal Plane- vertical and extends from one side of the body to the other, split body into front and back regions Sagittal Plane- vertical and extends from the front of the body to the back, splits body into left and right regions Acts as a midline Transverse Plane- horizontal and divides the body into upper and lower segments

Anatomical Axes The human body is also divided into anatomical axes which are used to describe the direction of movement at joints Longitudinal Axis- vertical, running from head to toe Horizontal Axis- extends from one side of the body to the other Antero-posterior Axis- extends from the front of the body to the back

Movement: When describing movement – plane and axis are perpendicular Axis of Rotation Plane of Motion Example Longitudinal Transverse Rotation of appendages Horizontal Sagittal Flexion and Extension Antero-Posterior Frontal Adduction and Abduction

Movement flash cards: 19 cards 1 card for each term Flexion through depression (pg. 4 & 5) Draw the movement and include the description Name on front side

Intro Quiz – Study Guide! Anatomical planes Anatomical Axes Terms of positioning (8) Movement terms (flash cards) Know the difference between anatomy and physiology

Body System Project: How do each of the body’s systems’ structure and function aid the body during exercise? As a group (9 groups total) prepare a clear and in-depth presentation on your assigned body system. Includes a full body map, neatly and accurately representing the main components of the system. Use presentation sheet to record data necessary for presentation to the class. Pg. 7 in Exercise Science Book Pgs 516-547 in Health Book