scienze motorie
The English phrase exercise science is translated into Italian as scienze motorie.
In Italy, scienze motorie is primarily used in an academic context to refer to the university degree and the scientific study of physical activity.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase translates literally to motor sciences.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is scienza motoria, though the plural scienze motorie is the standard way to refer to the academic field.
Did you know?
- The term motorie comes from the Latin motorius, which relates to the act of moving rather than the internal combustion engine.
- While scienze motorie is the academic term, Italians often use educazione fisica to refer to the actual activity of gym class in school.
- The word scienze is used in the plural because the field combines multiple disciplines including anatomy, physiology and psychology.
Examples in context
- La biomeccanica è un aspetto chiave della scienza dell'esercizio.Biomechanics is a key aspect of exercise science.
- Studia scienze motorie all'università.She studies exercise science at the university.
- Le scienze motorie sono molto interessanti.Exercise science is very interesting.
- Ho un libro sulle scienze motorie.I have a book on exercise science.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their college majors.
- LorenzoCiao Sofia, cosa studi quest'anno?Hi Sofia, what are you studying this year?
- SofiaStudio scienze motorie, mi piace molto.I'm studying exercise science, I like it a lot.
- LorenzoÈ una materia molto interessante, Lorenzo.It's a very interesting subject, Lorenzo.
- SofiaSì, voglio diventare un preparatore atletico.Yes, I want to become an athletic trainer.
