KINE 2049 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Exercise Physiology, Testability, Animal Testing
11 Oct 2016
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New discoveries/ advancements are result of directed research, hard work and quest for new knowledge. Research in sport and exercise sciences: name changes are intended to reflect new emphasis on academic research, divided into overlapping sub disciplines: Adapted physical edu (cid:1372) pa modified to meet disabled. Biomechanics (cid:1372) principles of mechanics applied to movement. 3 strategies used by many advertisers to convince one product > other actually equally efficient. Stats usually difficult to evaluate and interpret meaningless. Products equally effective for all ppl is not valid (testimonials may only apply to few) Main goal of research: gather, interpret info to answer questions. Process to gain knowledge: ask new question, make initial observation, conduct systematic investigation, analyze new info. Theory (cid:1372) set of related statements that explain a set of facts: help organize info and facts about events or behaviours, used to make predictions that provide the basis of new research, evaluating theories:
