Physical education is an academic subject taught in schools worldwide, encompassing primary, secondary, and sometimes tertiary education. It is often referred to as Phys. Ed. or PE, and in the United
Physical education equipment in Calhan, Colorado
Children using a parachute during a physical education lesson
Young Portuguese children participating in a school race
Some countries include martial arts training in school as part of physical education class. These Filipino children are practicing karate.
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Appl
A series of images that represent research (left) and practice (right) in the field of academic kinesiology
Summary of long-term adaptations to regular aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise can cause several central cardiovascular adaptations, including an increase in stroke volume (SV) and maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max), as well as a decrease in resting heart rate (RHR). Long-term adaptations to resistance training, the most common form of anaerobic exercise, include muscular hypertrophy, an increase in the physiological cross-sectional area (PCSA) of muscle(s), and an increase in
The Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, Aristotle, is known as the father of kinesiology.
The Ancient Greeks believed that the proportions of the body could be optimised in order to improve the efficiency of movement and overall health. The Doryphorus statue. A Roman copy of an Ancient Greek original c.20-50 B.C.