Bell Ringer 1. What are some interesting careers in health and medical science? 2. In what setting do doctors, exercise scientists, and dietitians work together? 3. How is science used in sports?

Dental Hygiene Possible careers bacteriologist dental assistant dental hygienist dental therapist dentist hospital administrator laboratory technician microbiologist nurse oral surgeon pharmacologist physician assistant Exercise Sciences/Sports Sciences Possible careers aerobic instructor athletic trainer cardiac rehabilitation corporate wellness leader personal training

Health Sciences

Fitness, Health, and Wellness for all Chapter 1

Steps in the Scientific Method 1. Identify a problem 2. Establish a hypothesis 3. Collect information (data) 4. Interpret the information

The Scientific Method Scientists us the scientific method to discover new knowledge and establish principles that help us make good decisions and solve problems.

Health and Medical Science In 1900, the life expectance in the United States was 47 years. Current life expectancy has reached nearly 80 years.

Kinesiology The study of human movement Seven branches of kinesiology: 1. Exercise physiology5. Exercise anatomy 2. Biomechanics6.Exercise psychology 3. Exercise sociology7. Motor learning 4. Physical activity and sport pedagogy

Science in Action: Warm – up and Cool Down 1. The warm – up prepares you physiologically for exercise (heats body and raises heart rate). 2. The workout is the part where you work on a component of your fitness. 3. The cool – down helps you recover from your work out.

Three types of Warm - up 1. A general warm – up includes walking, jogging, and calisthenics. 2. A dynamic worm – up includes skipping, jumping, calisthenics, and sport – related movements. 3. A stretching warm – up involves a series of stretches after you have performed a dynamic warm – up. Stretches are held for 15 to 30 seconds.