AN ATTEMPT TO DEFINE AND DISTINCT FREQUENTLY USED CONCEPTS IN MASS-SPORTS
Abstract
OBJECTİVE: Due to theorethical formation of sports sciences, the demand for an appropriate field lenguage and terminology is increasing. Frequently used concepts in mass-sports are often confused and used interchangeably. The object of this presentation is to define and distinct the concepts.
METHODS: The terminology of sports sciences has to address to the colloquial speech and scientific terminology. Therefore concepts concerning this have to be treated with the justification of the colloquial speech and requirement for formal exatness. Scientific, theoretical methodology and theory of terminology has been used for this study.
RESULTS.Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by scletal muscles that results in energy expenditure. Physical activity in daily life can be categorized into occupation, sports, household etc subgroups. Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is planned.structured, and repetitive and has a final or an intermediate objectiveAhe improvement or maintanence of physical fitness. Physical fitness is divided in total, physical and motor subgroups. Total fitness covers the motor, physical,psychological and intelectual fitness elements.
CONCLUSION.The definitions of the concepts in mass-sports have been presented to avoid confusion and misuse of these concepts. Similar studies of basic concepts of other sports scientific fields are recommended.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Medicine
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Hakan Yaman
This is me
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Spor Hekimliği Anabilim Dalı
Türkiye
Publication Date
October 15, 2000
Submission Date
March 30, 2017
Acceptance Date
August 8, 2000
Published in Issue
Year 2000 Volume: 5 Number: 4