How did Exercise Science Originate and What is it? CHINA –Stressed Isolationism and a contemplative life –Privileged class participated in wrestling, boxing and Kung Fu as early as 2698 B.C. INDIA –Governed by religious beliefs that stressed inner peace over physical activity.

EGYPTIANS –Raised in a militaristic society and therefore saw the importance of physical fitness –Fitness for everyone, not just the ruling class ROMANS –Stressed physical training to allow rulers to gain more land and riches –Over time, professionalism was stressed and more people became spectators instead of participants

GREECE –Athens – Physical education experienced a “Golden Age”. Exemplified the mind-body spirit –Spartans – Very Militaristic “Come home with your shield or on it”

–Greek Physicians Herodicus (480 BC) Nutrition Hippocrates ( 460 – 377 BC) “First do no harm” Galen (131 – 201 AD) – –First Sports Medicine Physician –Dissection and Rehab –Galen’s work inspired other physicians Held Olympics from 776 B.C. – 394 A.D.

–Physiology – Study of the functioning of plants and animals –Exercise Physiology – Study of these same organisms under exercise conditions –How oxygen is utilized in the cardiovascular system –What metabolic responses to exercise and training are –Subdisciplines of Exercise Science: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise biochemistry,

Modern Development of Exercise Physiology/Science Late 1800’s, George Fitz was considered the Father of Exercise Physiology. Late ’s, Harvard Fatigue Laboratory had become the world major site for exercise physiology research American College of Sports Medicine was formed in 1954

Certifications for an Exercise Scientist American College of Sports Medicine –Health Fitness Instructor –Exercise Specialist –Exercise Physiologist National Strength and Conditioning Association –Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist –Certified Personal Trainer

Career Opportunities for an Exercise Scientist Cardiac Rehabilitation Sports Facilities Corporate Wellness Personal Training

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