PPE 295 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Epidemiology, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy
25 Jan 2017
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Exercise physiologist studies how various bodily systems react to walking. Biomechanist examines the efficiency of each stride. Exercise psychologist wonder what motivates a person to walk. Sports nutritionist describes how food is used to supply the energy to walk. Epidemiologist examines the relationship between walking regularly and the risk of developing certain diseases. Health and fitness industry: phenomenon of the late 20th century matched by the explosion of career opportunities for kinesiology graduates. Worksite programs: includes health education classes, health risk appraisals, and lifestyles changes initiatives. Many different types of health and fitness programs that have the objective of generating a profit for their owners/shareholders. Hospitals, general medical clinics, and specialized clinics such as physiotherapy facilities represent one of the largest segments. Expensive multidimensional complexes built as nonprofit municipal facilities or recreational facilities. Exercise therapy aims to develop or restore specific physical capabilities: can be directed at: Neuromuscular coordination of specific portions of the body.
