Move at your own pace with this kinesiology course guide A required course for majors pursuing sports medicine, exercise science, nursing, or sports therapy degrees, kinesiology is central to a variety of fields. Kinesiology For Dummies tracks an introductory course in the science and imparts the basics of human body movement.
Move at your own pace with this kinesiology course guide A required course for majors pursuing sports medicine, exercise science, nursing, or sports therapy degrees, kinesiology is central to a variety of fields. Kinesiology For Dummies tracks an introductory course in the science and imparts the basics of human body movement.
Dr. Steve Glass is a Professor in the Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Brian Hatzel is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in Movement Science at Grand Valley State University. Dr. Rick Albrecht is a Professor and Sports Leadership Coordinator in the Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Kinesiology 5
Chapter 1: Introducing Kinesiology: The Science of Movement7
Chapter 2: The History and Philosophy of Sport and Exercise17
Part II: Exercise Physiology 39
Chapter 3: The Brains behind the Brawn: Motor Control 41
Chapter 4: Keeping the Big Wheel Turning: Exercise Metabolism57
Chapter 5: The Body's Engine: The Cardiovascular System83
Chapter 6: Earthlings and the Earth: Adapting to YourEnvironment 111
Part III: Basic Biomechanics: Why You Move the Way You Do127
Chapter 7: The Nuts and Bolts of Movement 129
Chapter 8: Bone Composition and Function 155
Chapter 9: These Joints Are A-jumping! 175
Chapter 10: Let's Move, Baby! The Muscles 203
Chapter 11: Motion Analysis: Seeing How You Move 235
Part IV: Mind-Body Connections 257
Chapter 12: Staying Connected: The Bio-Psycho-Social Model259
Chapter 13: Sticking with It: Motivation and Adherence 275
Chapter 14: Looking Good, Feeling Good: Exercise, Mood, and Mind291
Chapter 15: Too Much of a Good Thing 313
Part V: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 16: Ten Foundations of Fitness 337
Chapter 17: Ten Facts about Obesity and Physical Inactivity343
