Exercise Science PSE 4U Mr. Sarellas SSD Graduation Year

Physical Education… What are the components of Physical Education?

Components of Physical Education: Anatomy Physiology Biomechanics Kinesiology Motor Learning Fitness Assessment Nutrition Art Of Coaching Science of Coaching Exercise Science Sociology of Sport History of Sport Sport Psychology Sports Admin/Business Injury Assessment Injury care Relaxation Policy of Sport Etc…

Definitions Anatomy: The part of science dealing with the structural organization of living things, what they consist of, how they are built The “What” Physiology: The part of science dealing with how the body functions Deals with basic processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, etc.

Exercise Science (a.k.a. Exercise Physiology) We are concerned with how athletes can improve performance and will examine everything in this course from that perspective.

“Fitness” What is it? A) The capacity to live an optimal life B) A functional capacity of well being that is influenced by and associated with participation in physical activity

Physical Fitness Measured in terms of 4 (5?) different yet interdependent components 1.Muscular Strength / Endurance 2.Cardio-respiratory Endurance (aerobic capacity) 3.Flexibility 4.Body Composition (Lean Body Mass vs % Body Fat)

Fitness Is Influenced By: 1.Heredity –Muscle type, hereditary disease 2.Environment –Living in Arctic, high altitudes, being a cook 3.Lifestyle –Live near a heath club –Affluent enough to have time to use it –Cycle to work (live in city) –Use stairs vs elevators

Major Bodily Systems (I.e. Run) Circulatory (Cardio) Respiratory Muscular Skeletal Read text p. 7, The 10 Biological Systems of the Body

Anatomical Terminology Anatomical (Neutral) Position - See p.3 in text now Anatomical Planes –See p.3 in text now Anatomical Axis –See p.3 in text now