Hoffman Shirl J., Knudson Duane V. (eds.) Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity

5th edition. — Human Kinetics, 2018. — 1757 p.Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Fifth Edition With Web Study Guide, gives students a complete overview of the field of kinesiology and explores the common career paths, questions, and ideas that are part of this dynamic and expanding discipline. This engaging, four-color introductory text stimulates curiosity about the vast field of kinesiology, provides a foundation for students to build on through further study, and generates awareness of the long-standing and current issues that kinesiology professionals seek to understand and solve. Editors Shirl J. Hoffman and Duane V. Knudson have retained the book’s strong framework and have used feedback from instructors to streamline and condense the text while adding new and updated content. The fifth edition features a web study guide that encourages students to apply classroom content to real-world activities and better prepare for exams.Introduction to Kinesiology
Interest in the Discipline of Kinesiology
Physical Activity: The Focus of Kinesiology
Some Focuses of Physical Activity in Kinesiology
Wrap-Up
Experiencing Physical Activity
Spheres of Physical Activity Experience
Sphere of Self-Sufficiency
Sphere of Self-Expression
Sphere of Work
Sphere of Education
Sphere of Leisure
Sphere of Health
Sphere of Competition
Wrap-Up
The Importance of Physical Activity Experiences
Physical Activity as a Signature of Humanity
Factors That Influence the Kinds of Experience in Physical Activity
Ways in Which Experience Can Affect Physical Activity
Identifying Critical Components of Physical Activity Experiences
Heredity and Experience
Subjective Experience of Physical Activity
Why Subjective Experiences Are Important to Kinesiology Professionals
Components of Subjective Experience
Factors Affecting Our Enjoyment of Physical Activity
Watching Sport as a Subjective Experience
Wrap-Up
Scholarly Study of Physical Activity
Philosophy of Physical Activity
Why Use Philosophical Thinking?
What Do Philosophers Do?
History of Philosophy of Physical Activity
Research Methods for Philosophy of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Philosophy of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
History of Physical Activity
Why Use History of Physical Activity?
What Do Historians of Physical Activity Do?
History of Kinesiology and Physical Activity
Research Methods for History of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in History of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
Sociology of Physical Activity
Why Use Sociology of Physical Activity?
What Do Sociologists of Physical Activity Do?
History of Sociology of Physical Activity
Research Methods for Sociology of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Sociology of Physical Activity
Wrap-Up
Motor Behavior
Why Use Motor Behavior?
What Do Motor Behaviorists Do?
History of Motor Behavior
Research Methods for Motor Behavior
Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior
Wrap-Up
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Why Use Sport and Exercise Psychology?
What Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?
History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Psychology
Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Wrap-Up
Biomechanics of Physical Activity
Why Use Biomechanics of Physical Activity?
What Do Biomechanists Do?
History of Biomechanics
Research Methods for Biomechanics
Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics
Wrap-Up
Physiology of Physical Activity
Why Use Physiology of Physical Activity?
What Do Exercise Physiologists Do?
History of Physiology of Physical Activity
Research Methods for Physiology of Physical Activity
Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity
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Practicing a Profession in Physical Activity
Becoming a Physical Activity Professional
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?
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Careers in Health and Fitness
What Is the Health and Fitness Profession?
Settings for Health and Fitness
Roles for Health and Fitness Professionals
Trends and Opportunities in Health and Fitness
Advice for Health and Fitness Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Therapeutic Exercise
What Is Therapeutic Exercise?
Settings for Therapeutic Exercise
Roles for Therapeutic Exercise Professionals
Trends and Opportunities in Therapeutic Exercise
Advice for Therapeutic Exercise Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Teaching Physical Education
What Is the Teaching of Physical Education?
Settings for Teaching Physical Education
Roles for Physical Education Professionals
Trends and Opportunities in Teaching Physical Education
Advice for Physical Education Students
Wrap-Up
Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction
What Are Coaching and Sport Instruction?
Settings for Coaching and Sport Instruction
Roles for Coaching and Sport Instruction Professionals
Trends and Opportunities in Coaching and Sport Instruction
Advice for Students in Coaching and Sport Instruction
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Careers in Sport Management
What Is Sport Management?
Settings for Sport Management
Roles for Sport Management Professionals
Trends and Opportunities in Sport Management
Advice for Sport Management Students
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