Exploring Exercise Science

Exploring Exercise Science is written from a practical standpoint. It blends scientific elements such as metabolic responses to exercise or the amount of force needed to generate an overhand throw with professional issues such as legal liability and employment opportunities. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. Most books only present an overview, but Exploring Exercise Science integrates these concepts with practical information concerning types of employment possibilities and the certifications required to work in a specific area. The distinct approach of this textbook bridges the gap between subject material and how that information is used in the workplace. Students interested in employment in specific areas of exercise science have the opportunity to truly understand what is required in pursuit of their long-term goals. Title Contents Part 1 Introduction CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Exploring Exercise Science Brief History of Exercise Science What Is Exercise Science? Defi ning Exercise Science What Is a Discipline? Subdisciplines of Exercise Science Physiologic Knowledge Behavioral Knowledge Biomechanical Knowledge Sports Medicine Knowledge Social Science Knowledge The Scope of Exercise Science Health Promotion Versus Sport Performance Basic Research Versus Applied Research Integrative Nature of Exercise Science Book Structure and Organization Summary Key Points Review Questions References Part 2 Exploring the Physiologic CHAPTER 2 Exercise Physiology Brief History of Exercise Physiology Course Content Energy Systems Nervous System Endocrine System Skeletal Muscle System Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Other Topics Professional Organizations and Certifi cations Scientifi c Organizations With Certifi cation Programs Scientifi c Organizations Without Certifi cation Fitness-Related Organizations With Certifi cation Programs Careers in Exercise Physiology Summary Key People Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 3 Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Brief History of Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Content Areas of Study in Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Energy Macronutrients Micronutrients Fluids and Electrolytes Weight Control and Body Composition Eating Disorders and the Female Athlete Triad Medical Issues Facing Athletes Sports Nutrition for Special Populations Dietary Supplements and Ergogenic Aids Enhancing Competitive and Elite Athletic Performance Through Nutrition Professional Organizations American Dietetic Association (ADA) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Association of Athletic Trainers (NATA) Other Organizations Professional Certifi cations Commission on Dietetic Registration International Society of Sports Nutrition Advanced Degree Programs in Sports Nutrition Employment Opportunities Summary Key Resources Review Questions References Part 3 Exploring the Behavioral CHAPTER 4 Exercise and Sport Psychology Brief History of Exercise and Sport Psychology General Course Content Exercise Psychology Course Content Exercise and Mental Health Exercise Adherence Sport Psychology Course Content Personality Characteristics and Athletic Performance Performance Anxiety and Sport Performance Performance Enhancement Techniques Other Topics Professional Organizations American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) American Psychological Association (APA) Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) Careers Summary Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 5 Motor Learning and Motor Control A Brief History of Motor Control and Motor Learning The Rise of Electrophysiology Early Contributions From Psychology Merging of Physiological and Psychological Approaches Motor Learning Conditions for Optimal Learning Brain Plasticity Motor Control Central Motor Representations and the Role of Sensory Information Sensory Signals and Motor Control Putting It All Together: Postural Control Professional Organizations and Certifi cations Careers Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathologist Athletic Training Orthotists/Prosthetists Summary Key Resources Review Questions References Part 4 Exploring the Biomechanical CHAPTER 6 Biomechanics Brief History of Biomechanics Course Content Kinematics Kinetics Fluid Mechanics Other Topics Professional Organizations American Society of Biomechanics Canadian Society of Biomechanics European Society of Biomechanics International Society of Biomechanics International Society of Biomechanics in Sport Multidisciplinary Organizations Careers Summary Key Resources Review Questions References Part 5 Exploring Sports Medicine CHAPTER 7 Athletic Training History of the Athletic Training Profession Early Notable Persons in Athletic Training Athletic Trainers Unite to Form a National Organization Membership and Gender Milestones in Athletic Training Sharing Research and Clinical Evidence to Improve Health Care Content Areas of Study and Educational Preparation External Accreditation Process for Athletic Training Education Programs Professional Preparation of Today’s ATC Foundational Behaviors of Professional Practice Major Educational Content Areas Professional Certifi cations for Athletic Trainers State Regulation of Athletic Training Defi ning the Professional Practice of the BOC Certifi ed Athletic Trainer Professional Development for ATCs Career Options in Athletic Training Clinic Outreach Clinic College or University Corporate/Industrial Government Military Performing Arts Physician Extender Professional Sports Teams Secondary School Athletic Trainer United States Olympic Committee Medical Sales Summary Key Resources Review Questions References PART Part 6 Exploring the Social Science CHAPTER 8 Sociology of Physical Activity Brief History of the Sociology of Physical Activity Course Content Using a “Sociological Imagination” Classifying Forms of Physical Activity Socialization Into Physical Activity Roles Dynamics of Social Class and Social Mobility Importance of the Built and Social Environments Race/Ethnicity Issues and Sport Physical Activity and Health Disparities Gender Roles and Sport Participation Physical Inactivity and Childhood Obesity Changing Sedentary Lifestyles: A Sociological Perspective Social Ecological Approaches to the Study of Physical Activity Changing Social Institutions to Create a Physically Active Society Careers in Sociology of Physical Activity Summary Key People Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 9 History of Exercise and Sport Brief History of Exercise and Sport History Exercise and Sport History Physical Education and Health History Course Content 1600–1776 1776–1850 1850–1896 1896–1950 1950–Present Professional Organizations Careers in Exercise and Sport History Summary Review Questions References PART Part 7 Exploring the Context and Future of Exercise Science CHAPTER 10 Current Societal Health Trends Historical Context for Health in the United States Health of the U.S. Population Today Current Infl uences on Population Health Solutions to Health Problems U.S. Goals for Improving Population Health Physical Activity and Health Summary Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 11 Physical Activity Epidemiology A Brief History of Physical Activity Epidemiology Health Goals for the Nation Epidemiological Methods Rates and Proportions Disease/Injury Occurrence Measurement of Physical Activity and Fitness in Epidemiological Studies Study Designs in Epidemiology Cross-Sectional Study Case-Control Study Prospective Cohort Study Randomized Clinical Trials Assessment of Causality Strength of Association Consistency of Association Specifi city of Association Temporality Biologic Gradient Plausibility Coherence Experimental Evidence Analogy Careers in Physical Activity and Exercise Epidemiology Summary Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 12 Laws That Affect Exercise Science Overview of the United States Legal System Criminal and Civil Law Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit Tort Law Intentional Torts Negligence Defenses to Claims of Negligence Strict Liability Contract Law What Is a Contract? Four Elements of a Valid Contract Types/Classifi cations of Contracts Breach of Contract Specifi c Applications of Contract Law in the Exercise Science Field Americans with Disabilities Act Risk Management Professional Organizations Professional Opportunities Summary Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 13 Ethical Considerations in Exercise Science A Brief History of Ethical Considertation in Exercise Science Basic Ethics Concepts in Exercise Science Values Principles Action Morality Moral Development Social Responsibility Ethical Theories Teleological Theories Deontological Theories Personal Versus Professional Ethics Professional Codes of Ethics Elements of a Code of Ethics Ethical Decision Making Ethical Decision-Making Model Right Versus Right Decision Making Practical Application Careers in Applied Ethics in Exercise Science Academic Research Professional Careers Olympic Movement Performance Enhancement and Doping Summary Key Resources Review Questions References CHAPTER 14 The Future of Exercise Science: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Research and Applied Intervention Strategies Unidisciplinary to Transdisciplinary Approaches Examples of Transdiciplinary Models New Frontiers in the Exercise Sciences Specialty Groups and Innovative Practices Sport Performance Enhancement Medicine and Health Career in Exercise Science Credentialing and Licensure of Exercise Science Professionals Preparing for the 21st Century Workforce Summary Key Points Review Questions References Credits Name Index Subject Index "Exploring Exercise Science is written from a practical standpoint. It blends scientific elements such as metabolic responses to exercise or the amount of force needed to generate an overhand throw with professional issues such as legal liability and employment opportunities. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. Most books only present an overview, but Exploring Exercise Science integrates these concepts with practical information concerning types of employment possibilities and the certifications required to work in a specific area. The distinct approach of this textbook bridges the gap between subject material and how that information is used in the workplace. Students interested in employment in specific areas of exercise science have the opportunity to truly understand what is required in pursuit of their long-term goals." -- Publisher's description