Introduction to kinesiology : studying physical activity Cover Image

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Introduction to kinesiology : studying physical activity / Shirl J. Hoffman, E dD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Professor Emeritus, Duane V. Knudson, Texas State University, editors.

Hoffman, Shirl J., 1939- (editor.). Knudson, Duane V., 1961- (editor.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781492549925
ISBN: 1492549924
Physical Description: xi, 475 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to kinesiology / Duane V. Knudson and Shirl J. Hoffman -- Spheres of physical activity experience / Shirl J. Hoffman -- The importance of physical activity experiences / Duane V. Knudson -- Philosophy of physical activity / Scott Kretchmar and Cesar R. Torres -- History of physical activity / Richard A. Swanson -- Sociology of physical activity / Katherine M. Jamieson -- 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 -- Becoming a physical activity professional / Shirl J. Hoffman -- Careers in health and fitness / Warren D. Franke -- 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 Duane V. Knudson -- Careers in sport management / G. Clayton Stoldt and Mark C. Vermillion.