Exercise Science
Want To Study Psychology?
What is Exercise Science?
The American College of Sports Medicine defines Exercise Science as 'an umbrella term used to describe the study of numerous aspects of physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic performance that have the common characteristic of movement and the adaptations that occur as a result of physical activity and regular exercise.'
As such, exercise science incorporates a number of applied areas of interest, including:
|
|
Excellent Career Opportunities
Exercise Science Career Resources
Graduate Training and Career Possibilities in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Pursuing a Career in Sport and Performance Psychology
Professional Resources for Sport and Exercise Psychology
Why Some People Find Exercise Harder Than Others
Informative talk by psychologist Dr. Emily Balcetis who shows that when it comes to fitness, some people quite literally see the world differently from others — and offers a surprisingly simple solution to overcome these differences.
Recommended Reading
Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction provides a broad-based foundation in the major areas that underpin the scientific study of sport and exercise science, thus helping undergraduate students to develop a sound understanding of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, metabolism, biomechanics and psychology related to sport, exercise and health.
It includes a range of useful features in every chapter, including clear explanations of key concepts, colour diagrams and photographs, activities and summaries to reinforce understanding, and on-line support materials for lecturers such as question and image banks. This is the essential companion text for any student studying sport and exercise science at degree level.
See following link for full details.
Sport and Exercise Science: An Introduction
Recent Articles
-
Victor Horsley: Today in the History of Psychology (13th August 1886)
Aug 13, 18 10:00 AM
Sir Victor Horsley gave a landmark address to the British Medical Association on 'Advances in the Surgery of the Central Nervous System' in which he described how he had successfully inferred the seiz… -
Martin Seligman: Today in the History of Psychology (12th August 1942)
Aug 12, 18 10:00 AM
Martin Seligman was born. A world renowned psychologist, Dr. Seligman has conducted pioneering research within a variety of fields, most notably; positive psychology, resilience, learned helplessness… -
Edward Jones: Today in the History of Psychology (11th August 1926)
Aug 11, 18 10:00 AM
Edward Ellsworth Jones was born. A pioneering social psychologist, Jones conducted influential research within the field of interpersonal impression formation and management. Most notably, Jones devel…
If you like this website please support my All About Psychology Patreon Page so that I can continue to create free content and resources for psychology students and educators.
Go Back To The Types of Psychology Page
New! Comments
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.