Welcome to kinesiology!!! An Introduction to Exercise Science PSK 4U

So who am I? Mr. MacDougall rmcscience.ca Family Athletics Schooling Courses rmcscience.ca Grades Notes Handouts

It’s really a SCIENCE course! So, what is it? A GYM course, yes, but … It’s really a SCIENCE course!

What is kinesiology? the systematic study of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human movement and how it can be optimized. Kinesiology makes “Healthy Active Living” a top priority.

The content… Anatomy Physiology Human Growth & Development Biomechanics Nutrition and Training Social Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

anatomy

physiology

Growth & development

Biomechanics

Nutrition & training

Social Aspects of Sport & Physical activity

How to find success… SHOW UP. Do you work. Read. Study. Want to succeed. Want to learn. Want to get/be better. Get support. 4P’s

A sound Mind in a Healthy body

I move, therefore I am! Mens sana in corpore sano – a sound mind in a healthy body Physical activity Increases energy Sharpens focus Enhances mood Helps control impulsive behaviours Improves memory Increases productivity

The soaring health care costs of inactivity

Our evolution …

The twin problems inactivity and obesity worldwide what are the causes? how can we address them? Lifestyle diseases (“acquired diseases”) are illnesses that are largely preventable and that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized.

Lifestyle diseases Probable Causes!? Diet Harmful lifestyle Coronary artery disease Ischemic strokes Type 2 diabetes Some cancers Osteoporosis Kidney disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic liver disease Depression Probable Causes!? Diet Harmful lifestyle Sedentarism

Sedentary behaviour What can you do? What do we need? changes in lifestyle habits, support for school and community physical activity programs enlightened public health policies

Overcoming barriers to physical activity

What to do? Environmental Socioeconomic Cultural Personal Psychological

Take the quiz … complete the quiz independently discuss your results with your group using white boards, work with your group and brainstorm strategies for overcoming these barriers

Overcoming the barriers lack of time social influence lack of energy lack of motivation fear of injury lack of skill lack of resources weather conditions travel family involvement

The Role of Schools and Communities Physical literacy The Role of Schools and Communities P 18-23

Physical literacy everyone should have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to enable them to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

Long-term athlete development (LTAD)

Ltad model Emphasizes physical literacy across the lifespan Provides a seven-stage training, competition, and recovery pathway Takes into account the different developmental stages we undergo as children, adolescents, and adults

7 stages of ltad model Stage 1: Active Start (0-6 years) Stage 2: FUNdamentals (girls 6-8, boys 6-9) Stage 3: Learn to Train (girls 8-11, boys 9-12) Stage 4: Train to Train (girls 11-15, boys 12-16) Stage 5: Train to Compete (girls 15-21, boys 16-23) Stage 6: Train to Win (girls 18+, boys 19+) Stage 7: Active for Life (any age participant)

Physical activity benefits galore School H&PE programs Regular PA and healthy eating Mental health Social Economic

Physical literacy everyone should have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to enable them to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

Guiding Questions How can individuals of varying ages and abilities gain and maintain competence in movement? Why is confidence in movement an important component of physical literacy? Why might someone lack the confidence to move? What are the implications for individuals who do not have confidence in their ability to move? Why is it important to be able to move in a wide variety of environments in Canada? How does being physically literate benefit the whole person? Think of all the possible benefits of being physically literate. Of what importance is physical literacy to Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model? What impact does physical literacy have upon you? Your school? Your community? Your nation?

The study of kinesiology and its benefits

Please complete P31 #2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18.

opportunity Guest speakers? Labs and Activities Class trip

Game on! Enjoy the course!!!