Kinesiology For Dummies

Steve Glass · Brian Hatzel · Rick Albrecht

Jan 2014 · Sold by John Wiley & Sons

About this ebook

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. With this resource, you will learn how physical activity can alleviate chronic illnesses and disabilities, what factors contribute to musculoskeletal injury, and how to reverse those influences. Complete with a 16-page color insert of medical instructions, this book covers the basics of exercise physiology, exercise and health psychology, introductory biomechanics, motor control, history and philosophy of sport and exercise, and mind-body connections.

• Written by experts in exercise science
• Addresses a timely subject as exercise science careers and majors are increasingly popular
• Runs parallel to a kinesiology course with accessible, concise language

Interested learners, kinesiology students, and health or sports therapy professionals will benefit from this refresher course in the basics.

Ratings and reviews

In 2006 I graduated with a BS in exercise physiology. however as the years have gone by, there are many things I have forgotten because I simply have not used them in my profession. this book has been an informative yet easy to read refresher that has gotten me back on track, so to speak, with my forgotten knowledge. sure I still have my exercise physiology textbooks from school, but this book was exactly what I needed: a quick and easy read that simply refreshes me on some core topics in kinesiology without feeling like I am taking the college level courses all over again. I offer a sincere thank you to the authors!

About the author

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.