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CHAPTER 1Introduction to Kinesiology
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Definitions and DimensionsDefinitions and Dimensions
The Name GameThe Name Game
Spheres of Scholarly StudySpheres of Scholarly Study
Experiencing The Body of KnowledgeExperiencing The Body of Knowledge
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Kinesiology Defined
• Scope of Kinesiology
• Significance of Kinesiology
DEFINITIONS AND DIMENSIONS
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KINESIOLOGY DEFINED
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• In 1990 by the American Academy of Physical Education
• Cross-disciplinary and dynamic field focusing on human body and movement
• Anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological components
THE SCOPE OF KINESIOLOGY
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Includes the study of:
• Health-related movement
• Skill-related movement
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• More towards proactive than reactive health
• Encompasses wellness - health and happiness in a balanced state of well being
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• Includes:
• Unstructured and structured modes of play
• Competition
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Competition
One versus
self
One versus another
One versus many
One versus
standards
One versus nature
Motivated by a desire for personal challenge
Individual sport contests
Triathlons and marathonsStandards of distance or time
Conquering the element
SIGNIFICANCE OF KINESIOLOGY
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Addresses topics of :
• Personal, public, and environmental health
• Sport performance at every level
• Sociocultural, behavioural & philosophical aspects of human movement
• Growth and motor development and skill acquisition
• Biophysical bases of movement
• Importance of Choosing the Right Name
• Contenders in the Name Game
• Why Kinesiology is the Name Game Winner
THE NAME GAME
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• It is important to choose the right name for labeling this field of study because of
• Acceptability
• Credibility
• Viability
CHOOSING THE RIGHT NAME
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• Physical Education
• Others
THE CONTENDERS
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Physical Education
Exercise Science/
Study
Sport Science/
Study
Fitness Science/
Study
Human Movement Science/
Study
•Sometimes joined by health, recreation, and dance
•Fails to adequately describe focus of study
•May only be appropriate for programs focusing on preparing teachers of
physical education
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Kinesiology “FITS”
• F ocus of study
• I ntuitively appropriate
• T reats all approaches equally
• S ounds right
KINESIOLOGY THE GAME NAME WINNER
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Focus of Study
In Greek:
•Kin = human action
•Logy = the study of
•Clearly presents focus of study –human movement
•Covers exercise, fitness, sport, health, leisure, recreation, and play
Intuitively Appropriate
•Seems valid and familiar to the college community
•General population associates it with the study of physical activity in higher education
Treats All Approaches Equally
•Neutrality of logy provides leeway for various methodological approaches
•Natural science, social science, and humanities are all permissible
Sounds Right
•Draws on historic roots of word
•Evokes the mission of the field
•Unique, allows independence
•Brief, avoids patchwork of titles designed to be all-inclusive
• Inclusiveness and Diversity of Kinesiology
• Value of Our Knowledge Bases
SPHERES OF SCHOLARLY STUDY
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• Not one-size-fits-all approach, cross-disciplinary
• Studies human movement from diverse perspectives
• Exposes students to an array of teaching styles and ways of thinking
INCLUSIVENESS AND DIVERSITY
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Kinesiology Knowledge
Bases
Human anatomy
Exercise physiology
Motor learning
Motor development
Biomechanics
Psychology
Sociology
History
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• Personal Applications
• Public Implications
EXPERIENCING THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE
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• Human movement affects everyone’s personal health and performance
• Kinesiology helps us to take OWNership
• Helps us define Ourselves
• Contributes to our Well-being
• Displays and enhances our Natural talents
PERSONAL APPLICATIONS
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Kinesiology degree will provide
• Skills necessary to combat lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, heart disease and cancer
• Knowledge to promote health and enhance human performance
PUBLIC IMPLICATIONS
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Skills
Knowledge
Foundation of the enhanced
movement of the world population
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• The chapter reviewed the evolution of kinesiology
• Increasing popularity
• Importance of health- and skill-related movement
• Range of social, cultural, behavioural, and biophysical perspectives
• Range of educational purposes
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
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