History of Sports Science

Sports science originated in ancient Rome.

• True

• False

Galen, a physician in ancient Greece, made significant contributions to the early understanding of the human body in relation to sports.

• True

• False

The Renaissance period saw a decline in interest in the study of anatomy and physiology.

• True

• False

Biomechanics is the study of body functions during exercise.

• True

• False

Technology plays a minimal role in modern sports science.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the multidisciplinary approach in sports science?

• Physiology

• Biomechanics

• Genetics

• Psychology

• Nutrition

Sports science is crucial for:

• injury prevention

• rehabilitation

• performance enhancement

• all of the answers

Advancements in which fields fueled the evolution of sports science?

• science and technology

• art and literature

• politics and economics

• none of the answers

Which technology has revolutionized the analysis of athletic movement?

• high-speed cameras

• motion sensors

• wearable technology

• all of the answers

Which of the following is a future trend in sports science?

• personalized training

• gene editing

• brain-computer interface

• AI and machine learning

• all of the answers