Description

Sports science, often known as sports and exercise science, is interested in how the human body works while exercising. It investigates how physical activity and sport affect the general health and functioning of the body. The field integrates a variety of disciplines, including exercise physiology, social psychology, anatomies, biokinetics, etc. The interdisciplinary area of exercise and sports sciences investigates the complex structure of human movement and how the body reacts to short- and long-term physical exertion, such as that involved in recreational activities, elite sports, and general fitness programmes. Exercise psychology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, nutrition, athletic training, and injury prevention are just a few of the numerous fields that make up exercise science. The phrase "exercise" can indicate many different things, depending on the context. Exercise in a sporting context is the preparation, conditioning, or training done in relation to a certain athletic or sporting goal. Exercise can also be used to improve a person's overall health, physical fitness, or as physical therapy to supplement existing treatments for diseases or illnesses or to lessen their effects on the body. The field of sport and exercise science (SES) is immensely diverse and draws from a variety of academic fields, such as physiology, biochemistry, and psychology. This book is dedicated to educating its readers to assume leadership positions in a variety of sectors related to human health and management.