Introduction To Kinesiology

by Hoffman, Shirl J.

• ISBN13: 9780736055895
• ISBN10: 0736055894
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

>Introduction to Kinesiology, Second Edition,> provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly overview of kinesiology, laying a solid foundation for future learning and for working as a professional in any field relating to physical activity.This new edition is significantly updated and revamped, featuring these additions:--Expanded information and advice on careers relating to the field of kinesiology, including short- and long-term employment opportunities, allowing students to benefit from an inclusive and accurate job outlook early in their college careers-New schematics and visual effects to help students better understand the content, including more relevant photos to illustrate text points and new artwork to help clarify important conceptual connections-New profiles featuring significant scholars in the field-New and improved sidebars, interactive items, and key points to engage students more deeply and to acquaint them with relevant issues and problems>Introduction to Kinesiology, Second Edition,> contains updated research, statistics, and discussion focusing on practical applications in the field and offering advice about each profession in kinesiology. These features will help students identify and work toward attaining their career goals. The text uses a visually appealing pedagogical approach, including key points and interactive items as well as opening scenarios of real-world dilemmas encountered by professionals in the field, objectives, summaries, key terms, and a glossary. The new edition reinforces readers' learning through both text and graphic features.Part I,Experiencing Physical Activity, provides an extensively rewritten introduction to the field of kinesiology and goes into greater detail on exercise and skilled movement. It also delves into physical activity participation patterns, updated information on the relevance of physical activity to daily living, and how various professionals in the field incorporate physical activity into their educational, developmental, and treatment programs.Part II,Scholarly Study of Physical Activity, with chapters on subdisciplines, has been reorganized and simplified, making those topics easier to comprehend. It includes greater coverage of physical education as a career pursuit and features chapters from several new collaborators, adding to the richness of the text's perspective and insight.Part III,Practicing a Profession in Physical Activity, includes a new chapter on careers in coaching and sport instruction and an updated chapter on therapeutic exercise, with information on careers in physical and occupational therapy.This new edition improves on the already-solid foundation of learning laid in the first edition. Its superior content and reasonable price make this text an ideal choice for undergraduate kinesiology courses.

Table of Contents

Preface to Instructors	xi
Preface to Students	xv
Acknowledgments	xvii
Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity	1	(34)
Ways of Developing an Understanding of Kinesiology
What Is Physical Activity?
What Is Kinesiology?
The Focus of Kinesiology: Exercise and Skilled Movement
Experiencing Physical Activity
Scholarly Study of Physical Activity
Practicing a Physical Activity Profession
Wrap-Up
part I Experiencing Physical Activity
The Spheres of Physical Activity Experience	35	(42)
The Sphere of Self-Sufficiency
The Sphere of Self-Expression
The Sphere of Work
The Sphere of Education
The Sphere of Leisure
The Sphere of Health
The Sphere of Competition
Wrap-Up
The Importance of Physical Activity Experiences	77	(36)
Physical Activity As a Signature of Humanity
Human and Animal Physical Activity Compared
Factors Influencing the Kinds and Amounts of Performance Experiences
How Experience Changes Our Capacity to Perform Physical Activity
Principles of Quality and Quantity
Identifying Critical Components of a Physical Activity
Heredity and Experience
Wrap-Up
The Importance of Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity	113	(34)
Four Truths About Sport and Exercise
Why Subjective Experiences Are Important
The Nature of Subjective Experiences
Components of Subjective Experience
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Approaches to Physical Activity
Factors Affecting Our Enjoyment of Physical Activity
Watching Sports As a Subjective Experience
Wrap-Up
part II Scholarly Study of Physical Activity
Philosophy of Physical Activity	147	(30)
Introduction to Philosophic Thinking
What Does a Philosopher of Physical Activity Do?
Goals of Philosophy of Physical Activity
History of Philosophy of Physical Activity
Research Methods in Philosophy of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Philosophy of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
History of Physical Activity	177	(28)
Why History of Physical Activity?
What Does a Historian of Physical Activity Do?
Goals of History of Physical Activity
History of the Subdiscipline
Research Methods in History of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in History of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
Sociology of Physical Activity	205	(32)
What Is Sociology of Physical Activity?
What Does a Sociologist of Physical Activity Do?
Goals of Sociology of Physical Activity
History of Sociology of Physical Activity
Research Methods in Sociology of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Sociology of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
Motor Behavior	237	(32)
What Is Motor Behavior?
What Does a Motor Behaviorist Do?
Goals of Motor Behavior
History of Motor Behavior
Research Methods in Motor Behavior
Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior
Wrap-Up
Sport and Exercise Psychology	269	(32)
What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology?
What Does a Sport or Exercise Psychologist Do?
Goals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Wrap-Up
Biomechanics of Physical Activity	301	(32)
What Is Biomechanics of Physical Activity?
What Does a Biomechanist Do?
Goals of Biomechanics
History of Biomechanics
Research Methods in Biomechanics
Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
Physiology of Physical Activity	333	(30)
What Does a Physiologist of Physical Activity Do?
Goals of Physiology of Physical Activity
History of Physiology of Physical Activity
Research Methods in Physiology of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
part III Practicing a Profession in Physical Activity
Becoming a Physical Activity Professional	363	(36)
What Is a Profession?
How Do Our Values Shape Our Professional Conduct?
How Are Physical Activity Professionals Educated for the Workforce?
Are You Suited for a Career in the Physical Activity Professions?
Wrap-Up
Careers in Health and Fitness	399	(30)
The World of Health and Fitness Professions
Health and Fitness Settings
Up-Close Views of Professions in Health and Fitness
Marketplace Trends and Opportunities
Certification and Continuing Education
Advice for Health and Fitness Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Therapeutic Exercise	429	(28)
The World of Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic Exercise Settings
Up-Close Views of Professions in Therapeutic Exercise
Inside Advice for Therapeutic Exercise Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Teaching Physical Education	457	(34)
The World of Teaching
Teaching Settings
Up-Close View of the Physical Education Teaching Profession
Advice for Future Teachers
Wrap-Up
Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction	491	(32)
The Worlds of Coaching and Sport Instruction
Coaching and Sport Instruction Settings
Up-Close Views of Professions in Coaching and Sport Instruction
Advice for Coaching and Sport Instruction Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Sport Management	523	(28)
The World of Sport Management
Sport Management Settings
Up-Close Views of Professions in Sport Management
Advice for Sport Management Students
Wrap-Up
Glossary	551	(10)
References	561	(20)
Index	581	(10)
About the Contributors	591	(6)
About the Editor	597