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

2. So who am I? Mr. MacDougall rmcscience.ca Family Athletics Schooling
Courses
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Grades
Notes
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3. It’s really a SCIENCE course!
So, what is it?
A GYM course, yes, but …
It’s really a SCIENCE course!

4. 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.

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

6. anatomy

7. physiology

8. Growth & development

9. Biomechanics

10. Nutrition & training

11. Social Aspects of Sport & Physical activity

12. 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

13. A sound Mind in a Healthy body

14. 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

15. The soaring health care costs of inactivity

16. Our evolution …

17. 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.

18. 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

20. 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

22. Overcoming barriers to physical activity

23. What to do? Environmental Socioeconomic Cultural Personal
Psychological

24. 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

25. 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

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

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

29. Long-term athlete development (LTAD)

30. 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

31. 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)

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

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

34. 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?

35. The study of kinesiology and its benefits

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

41. opportunity
Guest speakers?
Labs and Activities
Class trip

42. Game on!
Enjoy the course!!!