Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Neurology

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Physical activity: all bodily movements that cause increases in physical exertion beyond that which occurs during normal activities of daily living. Exercise has many health benefits so important to get people to be physically active. Exercise: a form of leisure physical activity that is undertaken in order to achieve a particular objective, such as improved appearance, improved cardiovascular fitness, or reduced stress. This is a relatively new field. wasn"t spoke about until the 90 s. Psychology: a field of study concerned with various mental processes people experience and use in all aspects of their lives. Been around for very long. interested in several fields of psychology (neurology, behaviour, etc. ) Exercise science: the study of all aspects of sport, recreation, exercise/fitness, and rehabilitative behaviour. People interested in all forms of exercise fall under this category. Find these people in psychology, health science, and kinesiology departments. No matter which field, the concerns of exercise physiology are the same.