KAAP 180 AQ1
Basic / Applied science or research - ANS The terms basic and applied science represent a
continuum of research that generates knowledge for the sake of knowledge on one end (basic) and
problem oriented research on the other (applied).
Clinical research - ANS Research on a clincial topic (diabetes, shin splints, concussion, cardiovascular
disease).
Discipline - ANS "The principle function of a discipline is to develop a coherent body of knowledge
that describes, explains and predicts key phenomena from the domain of interest.
mechanistic study - ANS NIH defines mechanistic studies as designed to understand a biological or
behavioral process, the pathophysiology of a disease, or the mechanism of action of an intervention.
In KAAP180 an example of an intervention would be a 6 week balance training program. If balance
improved, we would want to understand the underlying mechanism. Did something change in the
nervous system? Better use of sensory information? Faster reflexes?
Profession - ANS Professions attempt to improve the conditions of society by providing a regulated
service in which practices and educational or training programs are developed in accordance with
knowledge available from one or more relevant disciplines. Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer,
Occupational Therapist, etc.
Subdisciplines of Exercise Science - ANS Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise
Physiology, Sports Medicine (includes Athletic Training), Sports Psychology, Motor Behavior
(includes Motor Control/Motor Learninig/Motor Development). The names and organization of
knowledge varies depending on the source. There is often overlap among subdisciplines.
Scientific Papers: Features and Sections - ANS Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results,
Discussion. Know how to locate information.
System - ANS General system: a group of related parts that move or work together. In this class we
focuse on different physiological systems inthe body like the cardiovascular system or nervous
system.
, Evidence-Based practice - ANS Specific stuides aimed at providing evidence that supports a
treatment, therapy, or paractice. Variables of interest typically include outcomes like number of days
before returing to sport (or work), blood pressure, longevity/survival...
Type of study: Experimental study - ANS A vairable is manipulated so that the scientist can observe
the response. This type of research is the strongest in determining cause & effect relationships.
Type of Study: Observational study - ANS A category of study in which there is no treatment or
manipulation of variables. A study in which subjects complete a survey about their exercise
preferences would be one example of an observational study. Cross-sectional studies fall within this
category.
Type of Study: Descriptive study - ANS What are the charascteristics or behaviors of a system? What
is the muscle fiber type distribtion of the Himalayan Sherpa? How many freshmen use the Little Bob
for exercise. Describes the system but does not explain how it functions.
Cross-sectional study - ANS Comparing 2 or more groups with characteristics of interest: ACL
deficient athletes who are copers vs. non-copers; males vs. females; young vs. old; power athlete vs.
endurance athlete.
applied physiology - ANS A discipline that examines acute and adaptive responses of various orgANS
, tissues, cells and/or molecular pathways to environmental, physiological and/or pathophysiological
stressors
physiological systems: names, functions and key components - ANS See corresponding learning
materials.
integrative physiology: horizontal integration - ANS Integration of functions or processes across
physiologicval systems (cardiovascular, nervous, muscle, etc). Can you name examples?
integrative physiology: vertical integration - ANS Integration across scale of observation: molecule,
organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Wolff's Law - ANS Law about adaptation of bone under stimuli of greater or lesser load. See notes.
In what way is it similar to Hebb's Rule (Nervous system)
trANS verse plane - ANS
Basic / Applied science or research - ANS The terms basic and applied science represent a
continuum of research that generates knowledge for the sake of knowledge on one end (basic) and
problem oriented research on the other (applied).
Clinical research - ANS Research on a clincial topic (diabetes, shin splints, concussion, cardiovascular
disease).
Discipline - ANS "The principle function of a discipline is to develop a coherent body of knowledge
that describes, explains and predicts key phenomena from the domain of interest.
mechanistic study - ANS NIH defines mechanistic studies as designed to understand a biological or
behavioral process, the pathophysiology of a disease, or the mechanism of action of an intervention.
In KAAP180 an example of an intervention would be a 6 week balance training program. If balance
improved, we would want to understand the underlying mechanism. Did something change in the
nervous system? Better use of sensory information? Faster reflexes?
Profession - ANS Professions attempt to improve the conditions of society by providing a regulated
service in which practices and educational or training programs are developed in accordance with
knowledge available from one or more relevant disciplines. Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer,
Occupational Therapist, etc.
Subdisciplines of Exercise Science - ANS Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise
Physiology, Sports Medicine (includes Athletic Training), Sports Psychology, Motor Behavior
(includes Motor Control/Motor Learninig/Motor Development). The names and organization of
knowledge varies depending on the source. There is often overlap among subdisciplines.
Scientific Papers: Features and Sections - ANS Title, Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results,
Discussion. Know how to locate information.
System - ANS General system: a group of related parts that move or work together. In this class we
focuse on different physiological systems inthe body like the cardiovascular system or nervous
system.
, Evidence-Based practice - ANS Specific stuides aimed at providing evidence that supports a
treatment, therapy, or paractice. Variables of interest typically include outcomes like number of days
before returing to sport (or work), blood pressure, longevity/survival...
Type of study: Experimental study - ANS A vairable is manipulated so that the scientist can observe
the response. This type of research is the strongest in determining cause & effect relationships.
Type of Study: Observational study - ANS A category of study in which there is no treatment or
manipulation of variables. A study in which subjects complete a survey about their exercise
preferences would be one example of an observational study. Cross-sectional studies fall within this
category.
Type of Study: Descriptive study - ANS What are the charascteristics or behaviors of a system? What
is the muscle fiber type distribtion of the Himalayan Sherpa? How many freshmen use the Little Bob
for exercise. Describes the system but does not explain how it functions.
Cross-sectional study - ANS Comparing 2 or more groups with characteristics of interest: ACL
deficient athletes who are copers vs. non-copers; males vs. females; young vs. old; power athlete vs.
endurance athlete.
applied physiology - ANS A discipline that examines acute and adaptive responses of various orgANS
, tissues, cells and/or molecular pathways to environmental, physiological and/or pathophysiological
stressors
physiological systems: names, functions and key components - ANS See corresponding learning
materials.
integrative physiology: horizontal integration - ANS Integration of functions or processes across
physiologicval systems (cardiovascular, nervous, muscle, etc). Can you name examples?
integrative physiology: vertical integration - ANS Integration across scale of observation: molecule,
organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Wolff's Law - ANS Law about adaptation of bone under stimuli of greater or lesser load. See notes.
In what way is it similar to Hebb's Rule (Nervous system)
trANS verse plane - ANS
