kinesiology?

Question

Whats this course like?

Answer 1

Kinesiology is the study of muscles and movement.It's not as easy as people think it is there's a lot of reading and you also have to attend class faithfully because you learn about new body parts or sections and a lot of what you're getting in the class will be on your tests and final exam. Some programs like Occupational and Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy or those who are studying sports medicine and rehab will require you to take Kinesiology and some of the information from that class is on the state licensure exam so it's imperative that you get as much out of the class as possible.

Answer 2

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement. While an understanding of kinesiology is fundamental for the analysis and treatment of problems in the musculoskeletal system, it is not - unlike "applied kinesiology" (AK) - a stated method for the treatment or diagnosis of illness.
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* 1 Academic and professional aspects
* 2 Motions
* 3 See also
* 4 External links

[edit] Academic and professional aspects

Kinesiology encompasses human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology and sociology, history, and philosophy of sport. The relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health is also studied.

Kinesiological information is applied in such fields as physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, kinesiotherapy, massage therapy, ergonomics, physical education and athletic coaching. The approach of these applications can be therapeutic, preventive, or high-performance. The application of kinesiology can also incorporate knowledge from other academic disciplines such as psychology, physiology, sociology, cultural studies, ecology, evolutionary biology, and anthropology. Related interdisciplinary fields in motor skills, skills research are graphonomics, i.e. the study of handwriting movement control and the study of motor control in speech.

The study of kinesiology is often part of the curriculum for some of the areas in which kinesiological information is used (akin to a medical study – see sports medicine). Despite being a scientifically valid discipline, there is a perception that Kinesiology is an academically anemic major designed for athletes.

There are some professional physical therapists who are also fully credentialed as "Registered Kinesiologists." The general difference between the job of a kinesiologist and a physical therapist is that a kinesiologist will assess movement, or problems in movement with regard to physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, while a physical therapist will actually assess and apply therapeutic techniques to correct the identified problems.

[edit] Motions

Below is a (slightly simplified) table of the motions available at the different joints of the body:
region flexion/extension abduction/adduction internal/external rotation circumduction other
Shoulder yes Serratus anterior/Rhomboid major, Rhomboid minor,Trapezius Serratus anterior, Pectoralis minor,Levator scapulae,Trapezius yes elevation/depression Trapezius,Sternocleidomastoid,Levator scapulae/Subclavius,Trapezius
Elbow Biceps brachii, Brachialis/Triceps brachii no no no pronation/supination
Pronator quadratus and Pronator teres/Supinator
Wrist Flexor carpi radialis/Extensor carpi radialis brevis, Extensor carpi radialis longus yes no yes no
Hip Psoas, Iliacus, Quadriceps/Gluteus maximus, Hamstring adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis Lateral rotator group/Gluteus minimus, Gluteus medius no no
Knee Hamstring/Quadriceps no no no no
Ankle (dorsiflexion/plantarflexion)
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis longus, Fibularis brevis no no no inversion/eversion
Tibialis anterior/Fibularis brevis
Torso Rectus abdominis/Erector spinae no no no no

[edit] See also

* Athletic training
* Exercise physiology
* Personal training
* Sport psychology
* Kinesiotherapy
* Prioproception

[edit] External links

* Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
* Kinesiology: University of Calgary
* Kinesiology: Simon Fraser University
* American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Answer 3

Maybe the definition of it will give you an idea of what the course will be about.

One entry found for kinesiology.
Main Entry: ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy
Pronunciation: k&-"nE-sE-'ä-l&-jE, kI-, -zE-
Function: noun
Etymology: Greek kinEsis
: the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
- ki·ne·si·ol·o·gist /-'ä-l&-jist/ noun

Answer 4

it's basically a P. E. class (physical education). It includes aerobics, dance, weight-lifting, etc...