Exercise Physiology
What is exercise physiology?
Exercise physiology is the study of how the body responds and adapts to physical stress
What is adapted physical activity?
Adapted physical activity is inclusive of people who experience disabilities. It is focused on impairments and participation restrictions in physical activity.
What is sports psychology?
The study of how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity.
What is sport management?
Sport management refers to the management of business functions in sports and recreation organizations. They plan, direct, organize and budget within a sport organization
Who was the first person to make comments regarding the lack of fitness in Canadian youth?
HRH Duke of Edinburgh
What do sports psychologists do?
Investigate how participating in sports can improve health and well-being.
Help athletes utilize psychology to improve their athletic performance and mental wellness.
Research, Teach, and Consult
What education is required for a career in sport management?
Requires a undergraduate sport management degree or kinesiology degree
What is a benefit of adapted physical activity?
Promotes healthy living styles for everyone
Provides marginalized groups opportunities to be active
Reduces Stigma around disabilities
Very beneficial in injury rehabilitation
What is sports sociology?
Studies sport as a social phenomenon
What was the reason for the growth of sport management?
A need for skilled administrators
To promote health and wellness
Prevent illness and disability
Restore health
Help athletes reach their potential in sports training and performance
When was the first ever Paralympic games and where were they held?
1960 in Rome
They critically examine the functions, impacts, and roles that sports have on different societies
In 2018 how much was the sport management industry worth?
$4.5 billion
What are the 5 areas an exercise physiologist could work in?
Clinical, fitness, research, teaching, sport
What are some possible career opportunities within adapted physical activity?
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Paralympic Sports coordinator
Kinesiologist
Youth Sport and Physical activity research assistant
Research jobs such as physiological, psychosocial and neurocognitive
What are some careers for a sports psychologist?
Physical/occupational therapy, athletic training, coaching, physical education, medicine, fitness/wellness
What careers can someone have within sport management?
Athletic director, facilities director, marketing manager