18 Questions
What is the main objective of the text?
To discuss the relationship between kinesiology and physical activity
Why has there been an increasing interest in studying physical activity within the discipline of kinesiology?
To broaden career opportunities beyond education roles
What is the main goal of therapeutic exercise in kinesiology?
To enhance physical performance
Why is the field of kinesiology considered to be one of the fastest-growing majors in higher education?
For its interdisciplinary approach and diverse career opportunities
Which statement best describes the evolution of the discipline of kinesiology?
It has expanded to include diverse areas beyond traditional roles
Which area of kinesiology practice focuses on reshaping the body for aesthetic purposes?
Cosmetic exercise
Why is it important to study physical activity with a scholarly and professional perspective?
To ensure a comprehensive understanding through multiple knowledge sources
What distinguishes sport physical activity from other forms of physical activity in kinesiology?
Specific goal achievement under competitive rules
How is dance different from sport physical activity within the discipline of kinesiology?
Involves body movements timed to music
What is one prominent factor contributing to the expanded career opportunities for professionals in the field of kinesiology?
The growth in the number of undergraduates majoring in kinesiology
Which category of movement is NOT mentioned as part of fundamental movements in kinesiology?
Swimming
What does an undergraduate degree in kinesiology serve as according to the text?
A starting point for various physical activity careers
What is the main focus of the discipline of kinesiology?
Studying human physical activity
How do students learn kinesiology according to the text?
By applying theories to physical activity
Which of the following is NOT considered a source of knowledge in learning kinesiology?
Theoretical knowledge unrelated to physical activity
What distinguishes physical activity according to the textbook definition?
It is intentional and directed towards a goal
In the context of kinesiology, what is a subdiscipline typically related to?
Sociology
What characterizes a discipline according to the text?
It is organized around a certain theme or focus worthy of study
Study Notes
Introduction to Kinesiology
- Kinesiology is a discipline that focuses on human physical activity and explores ways to define and think about physical activity.
The Growing Interest in Kinesiology
- The number of undergraduates majoring in kinesiology has increased dramatically, making it one of the fastest-growing majors in higher education.
- Career opportunities have expanded for college-trained professionals with in-depth knowledge of scientific and humanistic bases of physical activity.
What is Kinesiology?
- Kinesiology incorporates sciences like biomechanics, anatomy, and physiology, and considers neuroscience and psychosocial factors.
- Kinesiologists use evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease, and to improve movement and performance.
Areas of Kinesiology Practice
- Health promotion
- Injury rehabilitation
- Chronic disease management
- Ergonomics and workplace safety
- Fitness and athletics
- Return to work planning and disability management
- Public health
Focuses of Physical Activity in Kinesiology
- Dance: involves body movements, often timed to music, that expresses messages, emotions, or artistic values
- Exercise: physical activity intended to improve health or physical performance, or regain performance after injury or disease
- Fundamental movements: broad categories of movement (e.g., carrying, catching, jumping, kicking, running, throwing, walking) used for a general purpose
- Sport PA: physical activity in which movement is performed to achieve a specific goal, in a manner specified by established rules in a competitive context
- Therapeutic exercise: exercise used in a systematic and scientific way to restore or develop health-related movement performance factors (strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, etc.)
- Cosmetic exercise: training to reshape the body for aesthetic purposes
Kinesiology and Your Career
- An undergraduate degree in kinesiology can be the starting point for many different physical activity careers.
Physical Activity: The Focus of Kinesiology
- Kinesiology is the discipline that focuses on human physical activity.
Specialized Knowledge of Study
- A discipline is a body of knowledge organized around a certain theme or focus that learned people consider worthy of study.
- Kinesiology students must develop a working knowledge of the language, theories, and conceptual frameworks of a number of major disciplines and learn to apply them to physical activity.
Three Sources of Knowledge
- Physical activity experience (learning to perform physical activity)
- Scholarship of physical activity experience (learning about theoretical and practical aspects of physical activity)
- Professional experience in physical activity (learning by implementing or designing physical activity programs)
Test your understanding of the introduction to kinesiology with pre-class questions. Explore the pervasiveness and diversity of physical activity in human life, definitions and concepts of physical activity, and the discipline of kinesiology.
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