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An edition of Introduction to kinesiology (2013)

Introduction to kinesiology

studying physical activity

4th ed.
  • 9 Want to read

Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Fourth Edition With Web Resource, is the most cohesive introduction to the field of kinesiology available, demonstrating how its many disciplines integrate into a unified body of knowledge. This all-inclusive approach gives students a solid background in the field and prepares them for further study and course work. This engaging and jargon-free text also introduces students to job prospects and areas of study and professional practice in kinesiology. Introduction to Kinesiology, Fourth Edition, orients and prepares students for in-depth studies in their areas of interest. Its broad scope acknowledges students' diverse interests and aspirations in professional and scholarly career tracks as well as teaching and coaching. Top kinesiologists expand discussion of physical activity beyond exercise, sport, or health-related activity in an effort to broaden conceptions of physical activity and the potential contributions of kinesiology. The contributors, each with specific expertise in the subdisciplines, share their perspectives in chapters complemented by full-color photos and illustrations. Students can enrich their learning experience by taking advantage of the following tools and features: Chapter objectives help students keep the main ideas in mind as they read through the text, and summaries at the end of each chapter reinforce these concepts. Key points highlighted throughout each chapter stimulate interest and supplement information in the text. Study questions at the end of each chapter help students focus on key areas of the text. A fully integrated web study guide helps students explore and comprehend concepts presented in the text. Callouts in the text (or links in the e-book) direct students to interactive activities, such as scenario-based activities, drag-and-drop, selecting from a menu, or responding with short answers to photos and scenarios presented. New and unique sidebars in the web study guide detail the major goals of each of the subdisciplines, provide case studies of real-world careers, and offer examples and applications to promote critical thinking. Practical Plug-In activities in part II help readers experience how content knowledge of the subdisciplines leads to real solutions. Part III features the addition of A Day in the Life profiles, drawing additional attention to the work of professionals in the field. Additional study questions, review of key points, activity feedback, interviews with practicing professionals, and web search activities further stimulate interest. The fourth edition maintains its clear organization into three parts but with a streamlined format and increased emphasis on studying the field as a whole. A recurring diagram in each section visually displays the integration of experience, scholarly study, and professional practice and seeks to balance the importance of these unique and interrelated dimensions of the discipline. The first section of the text provides broad discussion of how physical activity experiences in sport, exercise, work, rehabilitation, and daily living contribute to the understanding of kinesiology and how kinesiologists design and apply physical activity experiences. Students are then introduced to the academic subdisciplines of kinesiology. Job descriptions of professionals in each subdiscipline educate students on careers available, and practical applications illustrate the importance of the subdiscipline and how it may relate or contribute to a variety of professional endeavors. In the final section, students will examine the responsibilities and requirements of professionals in health and fitness, therapeutic exercise, teaching, coaching, and sport management. Work setting analyses, educational qualifications, case studies, profiles of working professionals, and career advice help students determine their professional interests and direction. The fourth edition of Introduction to Kinesiology remains the leading text for orienting students to the discipline of kinesiology and its diverse professions. With its full-color format and engaging writing style, Introduction to Kinesiology, Fourth Edition, presents the unified discipline of kinesiology and the variety, complexity, elegance, and importance of physical activity. - Publisher.

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Human Kinetics
Language
English
Pages
552

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Table of Contents

Introduction to kinesiology / Shirl J. Hoffman and Janet C. Harris
Part one : Experiencing physical activity.
The spheres of physical activity experience / Shirl J. Hoffman
The importance of physical activity experiences / Shirl J. Hoffman
The importance of subjective experiences in physical activity / Shirl J. Hoffman
Part two : Scholarly study of physical activity.
Philosophy of physical activity / Scott Kretchmar and Cesar R. Torres
History of physical activity / Richard A. Swanson
Sociology of physical activity / Katherine M. Jamieson and Margaret Carlisle Duncan
Motor behavior / Katherine T. Thomas and Jerry R. Thomas
Sport and exercise psychology / Robin S. Vealey
Biomechanics of physical activity / Kathy Simpson
Physiology of physical activity / Jennifer L. Caputo
Part three : Practicing a profession in physical activity.
Becoming a physical activity professional / Shirl J. Hoffman
Careers in health and fitness / Sandra Minor Bulmer and Jeremy Howell
Careers in therapeutic exercise / Chad Starkey
Careers in teaching physical education / Kim C. Graber and Thomas J. Templin
Careers in coaching and sport instruction / Joseph A. Luxbacher and Shirl J. Hoffman
Careers in sport management / G. Clayton Stoldt and Mark C. Vermillion
Glossary
About the editor
About the contributors

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Published in
Champaign, IL

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
612.7/6
Library of Congress
WE 103, QP303 .I53 2013

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Pagination
xvi, 536 p.
Number of pages
552
Dimensions
29 x x centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL25404998M
Internet Archive
introductiontoki0000unse_s8l5
ISBN 10
1450434320
ISBN 13
9781450434324
LCCN
2012030828

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