Introduction to Kinesiology : Studying Physical Activity Book

Chapter 1. Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity

-Ways of Developing an Understanding of Kinesiology

-What Is Physical Activity?

-What Is Kinesiology?

-The Focus of Kinesiology: Exercise and Skilled Movement

-Experiencing Physical Activity

-Scholarly Study of Physical Activity

-Practicing a Physical Activity Profession

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Part I: Experiencing Physical Activity
Chapter 2. The Spheres of Physical Activity Experience

-The Sphere of Self-Sufficiency

-The Sphere of Self-Expression

-The Sphere of Work

-The Sphere of Education

-The Sphere of Leisure

-The Sphere of Health

-The Sphere of Competition

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Chapter 3. The Importance of Physical Activity Experiences

-Physical Activity As a Signature of Humanity

-Human and Animal Physical Activity Compared

-Factors Influencing the Kinds and Amounts of Performance Experiences

-How Experience Changes Our Capacity to Perform Physical Activity

-The Principles of Quality and Quantity

-Identifying Critical Components of a Physical Activity

-Heredity and Experience

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Chapter 4. The Importance of Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity

-Four Truths About Sport and Exercise

-Why Subjective Experiences Are Important

-The Nature of Subjective Experiences

-Components of Subjective Experience

-Intrinsic and Extrinsic Approaches to Physical Activity

-Factors Affecting Our Enjoyment of Physical Activity

-Watching Sports As a Subjective Experience

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Part II: Scholarly Study of Physical Activity
Chapter 5. Philosophy of Physical Activity

-Introduction to Philosophic Thinking

-What Does a Philosopher of Physical Activity Do?

-Goals of Philosophy of Physical Activity

-History of Philosophy of Physical Activity

-Research Methods in Philosophy of Physical Activity

-Overview of Knowledge in Philosophy of Physical Activity

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Chapter 6. History of Physical Activity

-Why History of Physical Activity?

-What Does a Historian of Physical Activity Do?

-Goals of History of Physical Activity

-History of the Subdiscipline

-Research Methods in History of Physical Activity

-Overview of Knowledge in History of Physical Activity

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Chapter 7. Sociology of Physical Activity

-What Is Sociology of Physical Activity?

-What Does a Sociologist of Physical Activity Do?

-Goals of Sociology of Physical Activity

-History of Sociology of Physical Activity

-Research Methods in Sociology of Physical Activity

-Overview of Knowledge in Sociology of Physical Activity

-Wrap-Up
Chapter 8. Motor Behavior

-What Is Motor Behavior?

-What Does a Motor Behaviorist Do?

-Goals of Motor Behavior

-History of Motor Behavior

-Research Methods in Motor Behavior

-Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior

-Wrap-Up
Chapter 9. Sport and Exercise Psychology

-What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology?

-What Does a Sport or Exercise Psychologist Do?

-Goals of Sport and Exercise Psychology

-History of Sport and Exercise Psychology

-Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology

-Overview of Knowledge in Psychology of Sport and Exercise

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Chapter 10. Biomechanics of Physical Activity

-What Is Biomechanics of Physical Activity?

-What Does a Biomechanist Do?

-Goals of Biomechanics

-History of Biomechanics

-Research Methods in Biomechanics

-Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics of Physical Activity

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Chapter 11. Physiology of Physical Activity

-What Does a Physiologist of Physical Activity Do?

-Goals of Physiology of Physical Activity

-History of Physiology of Physical Activity

-Research Methods in Physiology of Physical Activity

-Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity

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Part III: Practicing a Profession in Physical Activity
Chapter 12. 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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Chapter 13. Careers in Health and Fitness

-The World of Health and Fitness Professions

-Health and Fitness Settings

-Up-Close Views of Professions in Health and Fitness

-Marketplace Trends and Opportunities

-Certification and Continuing Education

-Advice for Health and Fitness Students

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Chapter 14. Careers in Therapeutic Exercise

-The World of Therapeutic Exercise

-Therapeutic Exercise Settings

-Up-Close Views of Professions in Therapeutic Exercise

-Inside Advice for Therapeutic Exercise Students

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Chapter 15. Careers in Teaching Physical Education

-The World of Teaching

-Teaching Settings

-Up-Close View of the Physical Education Teaching Profession

-Advice for Future Teachers

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Chapter 16. Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction

-The Worlds of Coaching and Sport Instruction

-Coaching and Sport Instruction Settings

-Up-Close Views of Professions in Coaching and Sport Instruction

-Advice for Coaching and Sport Instruction Students

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Chapter 17. Careers in Sport Management

-The World of Sport Management

-Sport Management Settings

-Up-Close Views of Professions in Sport Management

-Advice for Sport Management Students

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