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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 ofExercise Physiology/Science
• Late 1800’s, George Fitz was considered the Father of Exercise Physiology.
• Late 1930-40’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
Career Opportunities for an Exercise Scientist Cont.
• www.healthandwellnessjobs.com
• www.exercisejobs.com
• www.usajobs.opm.gov
• www.nsca-lift.org
• www.acsm.org
• http://www.oa.mo.gov/pers/newjoas.htm