Introduction to Kinesiology

Name: Introduction to Kinesiology
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ISBN: 9781718202733

Studying Physical Activity

by Duane V. Knudson, Timothy A. Brusseau

6th Edition

Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.

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Print ISBN	9781718202733
eText ISBN	9781718202740
Publisher	Human Kinetics, Inc.
Publishing Year	2022
Edition	6th Edition
Language	English

Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, 6th Edition delivers a comprehensive overview of kinesiology and its subdisciplinary fields of study. Edited by Duane V. Knudson and Timothy A. Brusseau, this 2022 textbook from Human Kinetics, Inc. establishes foundational concepts for academic study. Part I introduces students to the discipline by examining the wide diversity of physical activity and analyzing personal physical activity experiences.

Part II broadens this foundational instruction by addressing primary subdisciplines of kinesiology. Within this section, dedicated coverage focuses on the historical development of physical activity as well as the philosophical dimensions of physical movement. Additional thematic coverage examines motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, physiology, and sociology of physical activity.

Designed for introductory coursework, the text supports learners entering the field with targeted instructional features. The sixth edition incorporates new Subdisciplinary Highlights sidebars, assisting readers in identifying and distinguishing specific subfields across physical activity studies.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Kinesiology
- • Interest in the Discipline of Kinesiology
- • Physical Activity: The Focus of Kinesiology
- • Some Focuses of Physical Activity in Kinesiology
- • Kinesiology and Evidence-Based Practice
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 2: Importance of the Physical Activity Experience
- • Sphere of Self-Sufficiency
- • Sphere of Self-Expression
- • Sphere of Work
- • Sphere of Education
- • Sphere of Leisure
- • Sphere of Health
- • Sphere of Competition
- • Factors That Influence Kinds of Experience in Physical Activity
- • Ways in Which Experience Can Affect Physical Activity
- • Heredity and Experience
- • Subjective Experience of Physical Activity
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 3: Philosophy of Physical Activity
- • Why Use Philosophical Thinking?
- • What Do Philosophers Do?
- • Research Methods for Philosophy of Physical Activity
- • History and Future of Philosophy of Physical Activity
- • Overview of Knowledge in Philosophy of Physical Activity
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 4: History of Physical Activity
- • Why Use History of Physical Activity?
- • What Do Historians of Physical Activity Do?
- • History of Kinesiology and Physical Activity
- • Research Methods for History of Physical Activity
- • Overview of Knowledge in History of Physical Activity
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 5: Sociology of Physical Activity
- • Why Use Sociology of Physical Activity?
- • What Do Sociologists of Physical Activity Do?
- • History of Sociology of Physical Activity
- • Research Methods for Sociology of Physical Activity
- • Overview of Knowledge in Sociology of Physical Activity
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 6: Motor Behavior
- • Why Use Motor Behavior?
- • What Do Motor Behaviorists Do?
- • History of Motor Behavior
- • Research Methods for Motor Behavior
- • Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 7: Sport and Exercise Psychology
- • Why Use Sport and Exercise Psychology?
- • What Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?
- • History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- • Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Psychology
- • Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 8: Biomechanics of Physical Activity
- • Why Use Biomechanics of Physical Activity?
- • What Do Biomechanists Do?
- • History of Biomechanics
- • Research Methods for Biomechanics
- • Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 9: Physiology of Physical Activity
- • Why Use Physiology of Physical Activity?
- • What Do Exercise Physiologists Do?
- • History of Physiology of Physical Activity
- • Research Methods for Physiology of Physical Activity
- • Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity
- • Wrap-Up
Chapter 10: Becoming a Physical Activity Professional
- • What Is a Profession?
- • How Do Our Values Shape Our Professional Conduct?
- • How Are Physical Activity Professionals Educated for the Workforce?
- • Are You Suited for a Career in the Physical Activity Professions?
- • Wrap-Up