Module 1 Introduction to Exercise & Sports Science

Question 1

What is physical activity?

Answer 1

Any bodily MOVEMENT produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure

Question 2

Give examples of the Categories of Physical activity in daily life

Answer 2

Occupational /Sports/ Conditioning/ Household/other activities

Question 3

Compare Contrast the terms “Physical Activity” & “EXERCISE”

Answer 3

Exercise is structured, planned, repetitive and done deliberately to improve physical fitness.Eg running, swimming, cycling Physical Activity is just any movement that one does in the daily life

Question 4

Define Physical Fitness

Answer 4

Ability of the body to do physical activity; strength, speed, agility, balance, endurance

Question 5

True or False: Fitness is based on a standard performance scale

Answer 5

False! it is not. It’s is based on the performance expected of the individual

Question 6

What is exercise and sport science

Answer 6

A study on the connection between HUMAN MOVEMENT, EXERCISE and Sports PERFORMANCEtest through research to examine science of sport performance It looks at the influence of exercise on health and fitness/ it is multi-disciplinary/ a mix of scientific principles and applied practical skills in a range of subjects