Fundamentals of Kinesiology
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2023
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2023
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Movement is a fundamental characteristic of life. Understanding the meaning of movement in the full context of human endeavor is central to improving the quality of human experience, of life itself. Fundamentals of Kinesiology showcases the transdisciplinary nature of the academic field of study centered on movement, physical activity and sport. Three major sections of the book provide a comprehensive treatment of this diverse academic field through detailed studies of the many disciplines and professions constituting kinesiology. In Part I of the text, kinesiology is explored from historical/cultural and professional standpoints. The chapters of Part Two then provide descriptions of each of the major disciplines of kinesiology. Here students are introduced to the foundational sciences comprising each discipline. This part serves as a lead up to Part Three of the text which focuses on the professions centering on the practice of movement, physical activity, sport and exercise.
Chapter 28 wraps up the text with a discussion of where kinesiology might be headed in the not too distant future. The text serves academic courses designed to introduce students of kinesiology, exercise science, sport studies, physical education, or whatever moniker is in current vogue in colleges and universities.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
PART ONE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Kinesiology
CHAPTER 2 Exercise, Sport, and Physical Culture
CHAPTER 3 Disability, Physical Activity and Health
CHAPTER 4 Professional Concerns
PART TWO THE DISCIPLINES OF KINESIOLOGY
Section 1 Humanities/Social Science Knowledge Base
CHAPTER 5 Sport Philosophy
CHAPTER 6 Sport History
CHAPTER 7 Sport Sociology
Section 2 Applied Physiological Knowledge Base
CHAPTER 8 Exercise Physiology
CHAPTER 9 Sport Nutrition
CHAPTER 10 Physical Activity Epidemiology
Section 3 Structural/Mechanical Knowledge Base
CHAPTER 11 Applied Anatomy
CHAPTER 12 Biomechanics
Section 4 Behavioral Knowledge Base
CHAPTER 13 Exercise and Sport Psychology
CHAPTER 14 Motor Behavior
PART THREE THE PROFESSIONS OF KINESIOLOGY
Section 5 Health Care Practice
CHAPTER 15 Professional Practice
CHAPTER 16 Health Promotion
CHAPTER 17 Physical/Occupational Therapy
CHAPTER 18 Clinical Exercise Physiology
CHAPTER 19 Therapeutic Recreation
CHAPTER 20 Athletic Training
Section 6 Sport and Lifestyle Practice: Performance
CHAPTER 21 Dance
CHAPTER 22 Physical Education
CHAPTER 23 Strength and Conditioning Coaching
CHAPTER 24 Performance Fitness
Section 7 Sport and Lifestyle Practice: Administration
CHAPTER 25 Sport Management
CHAPTER 26 Sport Communication
CHAPTER 27 Recreation and Leisure
Section 8 Futurist Perspective
CHAPTER 28 Future Kinesiology
GLOSSARY
INDEX
Dr. Brown is a clinical exercise physiologist and former professor and head of the department of kinesiology at Mississippi State University. He teaches advanced exercise physiology courses to clinical students.