A fisiologia em educação física e esporte The physiology in physical education and sport

Abstract

Exercise Physiology is a sub discipline from the area of Physiology. It is characterized by the investigation of the acute and chronic effects of physical exercise on the structures and functions of the human body. Exercise Physiology can be considered one of the most traditional academic and professional sub disciplines of the Physical Education and Sport because of the biological heritage of these fields. In this paper, we are going to discuss the lines of investigation, the relationship between the scientific knowledge and professional practice, and the future perspectives for the Exercise Physiology.