Bell Ringer1. What are some interesting careers in

health and medical science?

2. In what setting do doctors, exercise scientists, and dietitians work together?

3. How is science used in sports?

Dental Hygiene Possible careers •    bacteriologist

•    dental assistant•    dental hygienist•    dental therapist•    dentist•    hospital administrator•    laboratory technician•    microbiologist•    nurse•    oral surgeon•    pharmacologist•    physician assistant

Exercise Sciences/Sports Sciences

Possible careers•    aerobic instructor

•    athletic trainer•    cardiac rehabilitation•    corporate wellness leader•    personal training

Health Sciences

Fitness, Health, and Wellness for all

Chapter 1

Steps in the Scientific Method1.Identify a problem2.Establish a hypothesis3.Collect information (data)4.Interpret the information

The Scientific Method

Scientists us the scientific method to discover new knowledge and establish principles that help us make good decisions and solve problems.

Health and Medical ScienceIn 1900, the life expectance in the United

States was 47 years.

Current life expectancy has reached nearly 80 years.

KinesiologyThe study of human movementSeven branches of kinesiology:

1.Exercise physiology 5. Exercise anatomy

2.Biomechanics 6.Exercise psychology

3.Exercise sociology 7. Motor learning

4.Physical activity and sport pedagogy

Science in Action:Warm – up and Cool Down

1. The warm – up prepares you physiologically for exercise (heats body and raises heart rate).

2. The workout is the part where you work on a component of your fitness.

3. The cool – down helps you recover from your work out.

Three types of Warm - up1. A general warm – up includes walking,

jogging, and calisthenics.

2. A dynamic worm – up includes skipping, jumping, calisthenics, and sport – related movements.

3. A stretching warm – up involves a series of stretches after you have performed a dynamic warm – up. Stretches are held for 15 to 30 seconds.