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Physiology Of Sport And Exercise + Web Study Guide
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781492572299
Chapter I
Problem 1SQ
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Summary Introduction

To analyze:

Exercise physiology, and state how it differs from sports physiology.

Introduction:

Physiology is a discipline of biology related to the study of the working or functioning of the human body. It incorporates the working of cells to working of organs systems in the human body. Physics and chemistry of the functions of biological systems are studied in this discipline of biology.

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Explanation of Solution

Exercise physiology is defined as the branch of physiology discipline in which the working of the body, its response, and adaptations to physical stress are studied.

Sports physiology is defined as the branch of physiology discipline. It applies the principles of exercise physiology to provide guidance to training sportspersons and enrich their sports performance.

Conclusion

While exercise physiology is related to the responses of the body to exercise, sports physiology is the practical application of exercise physiology.

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