SPS135 - CHAPTER 1

What is Exercise science?

• The scientific study of human structure performed to maintain or improve physical fitness

• The scientific study of human movement performed to maintain or improve physical fitness

• The scientific study of human behaviour performed to maintain or improve physical fitness

Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of exercise science?

• Exercise physiology and biochemistry

• Biomechanics

• Biology

• Exercise and sport psychology

What does biomechanics study?

• The effects of nutrition on athletic performance

• The psychological factors influencing exercise behavior

• The metabolic processes during exercise

• The mechanical aspects of human movement

Which of the following is a component of exercise physiology?

• Studying the psychological aspects of athletic performance

• Analyzing sports biomechanics

• Designing exercise programs for cardiac patients

• Exploring the effects of nutrition on muscle growth

Which of the following is NOT a focus area of sports medicine?

• Injury prevention and treatment

• Enhancing athletic performance through mental conditioning

• Rehabilitation of sports-related injuries

• Providing medical coverage at sporting events

Analyzing movement patterns in athletes

What is the primary focus of kinesiology?

2 subdiscipline under Social science knowledge base

• Sport sociology

• Sport pscyhology

• Sport physiology

• Sport history

Which aspect of the field does exercise science primarily aim to serve through applied research and development?

• Athletes' nutritional needs

• The psychological well-being of individuals

• The needs of coaches, trainers, and teachers

• Improving equipment used in sports

Which of the following disciplines attempts to describe, study, and expand its body of knowledge related to the mechanical aspects of human movement, including the analysis of motion, forces, and torques?

• Biomechanics

• Physiology

• Psychology

• Mathematics