Introduction to Kinesiology

<p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Introduction to Kinesiology: The Science of Human Physical Activity</em><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> outlines the major concepts principles and experimental findings for the curious yet serious student interested in the field of kinesiology.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The interactive ebook format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities throughout-including assignments image-based skill-builder activities discussions flashcards quizzes in-line skill-builder activities and YouTube videos-all within a single system.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The ebook covers the historical development of the field discusses career opportunities and provides the groundwork for future coursework. It articulates the limit and scope of kinesiology by defining core knowledge and emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of the discipline.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Opening chapters discuss the focus of kinesiology physical activity in different civilizations and cultures throughout history and several physiological systems of the human body. Additional chapters provide information on energy utilization during movement and exercise cardiovascular and ventilatory changes with exercise types of human motions the neuromuscular system models of motor control and major components within the subfield of sport and exercise psychology. Closing chapters cover the foundations of development and the relevance of sociological and cultural factors to kinesiology and provides a </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>philosophical rationale for an integrative approach to research and teaching in the field.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The second edition features the new interactive ebook format and refreshed or new facts references and images throughout the text.</span></p><p> </p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Introduction to Kinesiology</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a comprehensive interactive ebook that is an exemplary resource for courses and programs in kinesiology.</span></p>