Chapter 1: Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Chapter 1: Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Chapter 1: Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2010: Understanding and
Improving Health. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, November, 2000.
Definitions: Physical Education
Physical education….
An educational process that uses physical activity as
a means to help people acquire skills, fitness,
knowledge, and attitudes that contribute to their
optimal development and well-being.
Contributes to the development of the whole
person.
Education
An on-going process that occurs throughout our
lifespan.
Definitions: Exercise Science
Exercise Science…
The scientific analysis of exercise or physical
activity through theories from many different
disciplines such as biology, biochemistry,
physics, and psychology.
Definitions: Sports