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| name = Substance dependence | |||
| image = [[File:Mental_health_as_a_risk_factor_for_illicit_drug_dependency_or_abuse,_OWID.svg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Mental health as a risk factor for illicit drug dependency or abuse | |||
| field = [[Psychiatry]], [[Addiction medicine]] | |||
| symptoms = Compulsive use of substance, inability to control use, withdrawal symptoms | |||
| complications = [[Overdose]], [[Infectious diseases]], [[Mental health disorders]] | |||
| onset = Variable, often during [[adolescence]] or [[young adulthood]] | |||
| duration = Chronic, with periods of remission and relapse | |||
| causes = Genetic, environmental, psychological factors | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[Mental health disorders]], [[Peer pressure]], [[Stress]] | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical assessment, [[DSM-5]] criteria | |||
| differential = [[Substance abuse]], [[Behavioral addiction]], [[Mental health disorders]] | |||
| prevention = Education, early intervention, support systems | |||
| treatment = [[Detoxification]], [[Cognitive behavioral therapy]], [[Medication-assisted treatment]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on treatment adherence and support | |||
| frequency = Common, varies by substance and region | |||
}} | |||
'''Sports science''' is an interdisciplinary field that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance. It combines several disciplines such as [[physiology]], [[psychology]], [[anatomy]], [[biomechanics]] and [[biochemistry]] to understand the physiological and psychological demands of sport, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. | '''Sports science''' is an interdisciplinary field that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance. It combines several disciplines such as [[physiology]], [[psychology]], [[anatomy]], [[biomechanics]] and [[biochemistry]] to understand the physiological and psychological demands of sport, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. | ||
== Introduction == | |||
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[[Sports science]] is a rapidly growing field that is becoming increasingly important in the world of professional sport. It involves the study of how the human body functions during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote health and performance from cellular to whole body perspectives. | [[Sports science]] is a rapidly growing field that is becoming increasingly important in the world of professional sport. It involves the study of how the human body functions during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote health and performance from cellular to whole body perspectives. | ||
== Disciplines == | == Disciplines == | ||
=== Physiology === | === Physiology === | ||
[[Physiology]] is the study of how the body functions. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body responds to exercise and training, how it recovers, and how it adapts to the demands of sport. | [[Physiology]] is the study of how the body functions. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body responds to exercise and training, how it recovers, and how it adapts to the demands of sport. | ||
=== Psychology === | === Psychology === | ||
[[Psychology]] in sports science is concerned with understanding the mental factors that affect performance in sport. It can help athletes prepare mentally for competition, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve their concentration and motivation. | [[Psychology]] in sports science is concerned with understanding the mental factors that affect performance in sport. It can help athletes prepare mentally for competition, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve their concentration and motivation. | ||
=== Anatomy === | === Anatomy === | ||
[[Anatomy]] is the study of the structure of the body. In sports science, it is used to understand the mechanics of movement and how different parts of the body work together to produce movement. | [[Anatomy]] is the study of the structure of the body. In sports science, it is used to understand the mechanics of movement and how different parts of the body work together to produce movement. | ||
=== Biomechanics === | === Biomechanics === | ||
[[Biomechanics]] is the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. In sports science, it is used to analyze movement and technique in sport, to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. | [[Biomechanics]] is the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. In sports science, it is used to analyze movement and technique in sport, to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. | ||
=== Biochemistry === | === Biochemistry === | ||
[[Biochemistry]] is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body uses energy during exercise, and how it recovers and adapts to the demands of sport. | [[Biochemistry]] is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body uses energy during exercise, and how it recovers and adapts to the demands of sport. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Exercise physiology]] | * [[Exercise physiology]] | ||
* [[Sports nutrition]] | * [[Sports nutrition]] | ||
* [[Sports psychology]] | * [[Sports psychology]] | ||
* [[Sports medicine]] | * [[Sports medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Sports science]] | [[Category:Sports science]] | ||
[[Category:Interdisciplinary fields]] | [[Category:Interdisciplinary fields]] | ||
[[Category:Applied sciences]] | [[Category:Applied sciences]] | ||
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Compulsive use of substance, inability to control use, withdrawal symptoms |
| Complications | Overdose, Infectious diseases, Mental health disorders |
| Onset | Variable, often during adolescence or young adulthood |
| Duration | Chronic, with periods of remission and relapse |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic, environmental, psychological factors |
| Risks | Family history, Mental health disorders, Peer pressure, Stress |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, DSM-5 criteria |
| Differential diagnosis | Substance abuse, Behavioral addiction, Mental health disorders |
| Prevention | Education, early intervention, support systems |
| Treatment | Detoxification, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Medication-assisted treatment |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on treatment adherence and support |
| Frequency | Common, varies by substance and region |
| Deaths | N/A |
Sports science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance. It combines several disciplines such as physiology, psychology, anatomy, biomechanics and biochemistry to understand the physiological and psychological demands of sport, improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Introduction[edit]
Sports science is a rapidly growing field that is becoming increasingly important in the world of professional sport. It involves the study of how the human body functions during exercise, and how sport and physical activity promote health and performance from cellular to whole body perspectives.
Disciplines[edit]
Physiology[edit]
Physiology is the study of how the body functions. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body responds to exercise and training, how it recovers, and how it adapts to the demands of sport.
Psychology[edit]
Psychology in sports science is concerned with understanding the mental factors that affect performance in sport. It can help athletes prepare mentally for competition, cope with stress and anxiety, and improve their concentration and motivation.
Anatomy[edit]
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body. In sports science, it is used to understand the mechanics of movement and how different parts of the body work together to produce movement.
Biomechanics[edit]
Biomechanics is the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms. In sports science, it is used to analyze movement and technique in sport, to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Biochemistry[edit]
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms. In sports science, it is used to understand how the body uses energy during exercise, and how it recovers and adapts to the demands of sport.
