Knowing Human Movement - Hardcover

Rather than simply surveying the field of kinesiology, this text interprets the field and argues that kinesiologists use a variety of types of knowledge. Following chapters on basic terms, definitions, and traditional descriptions of the professions, the authors present discussion of the types of kn

"This book helps the reader develop a complete view of the study of Kinesiology. In addition to historical and philosophical justifications for the study of Kinesiology, this book also provides a look at the field's many subdisciplines, including sport sciences, including exercise physiology and sport humanities, including sport psychology. Emphasis is placed on the different types of knowledge that are most often used in Kinesiology, including the scientific method, observation, critical thinking, and story telling. The book concludes with a discussion of the nature of human movement and how the field has been affected by various education reform movements. "Four sections are titled Introduction; The Sub-disciplines and Professions; Foundations of Human Movement; and Kinesiology Reconsidered. "For anyone interested in human movement and its applications.