Exploring Exercise Science

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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