Foundations of Kinesiology

Foundations of Kinesiology

ISBN-10:
1284034852
ISBN-13:
9781284034851
Pub. Date:
01/26/2017
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN-10:
1284034852
ISBN-13:
9781284034851
Pub. Date:
01/26/2017
Publisher:
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Foundations of Kinesiology

Foundations of Kinesiology

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Foundations of Kinesiology provides a guided introduction to the discipline and professions of kinesiology using a holistic, learner-centered, and skill-based approach. The text explores the core subdisciplines of kinesiology and allows students to explore the research and physical activity contributions that each has to offer. The text also considers how the discipline is crucial in enabling healthy lives by illustrating real-life scenarios across several chapters.

The learner-centered approach stresses the importance of active engagement and social interaction in the students’ own construction of knowledge, fostering long-term retention of the content, increased motivation, and higher achievement. In using Foundations of Kinesiology, students will have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals while becoming advocates for meaningful physical activity and lifelong learning.

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KEY FEATURES:

- Incorporates three core approaches to learning: holistic, learner-centered, and skill-based
- Utilizes a personal, approachable style in which the authors act as mentors to students familiarizing themselves with the discipline
- Stop and Think boxes provide questions to help students better grasp the importance of certain topics

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781284034851
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date: 01/26/2017
Pages: 478
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Temple University


California State University, Northridge


California State University, Northridge


California State University, Northridge

Table of Contents

Unit I Kinesiology: Its Fundamentals and Paradoxes
Chapter 1 Fundamentals and Paradoxes
Chapter 2 Pathways to the Pillars
Chapter 3 A History of Kinesiology
Unit II Pillars of the Discipline: Kinesiology Subdisciplines
Chapter 4 Biomechanics
Chapter 5 Exercise and Sport Psychology
Chapter 6 Exercise and Sport Physiology
Chapter 7 Motor Behavior
Chapter 8 Philosophy of Kinesiology
Chapter 9 Sport Pedagogy and Physical Activity
Chapter 10 Sociology of Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity
Chapter 11 Adapted Physical Activity
Chapter 12 Sport Management
Unit III Integration of the Pillars
Chapter 13 Healthy Living
Chapter 14 Restoring Function
Chapter 15 Discovering Possibilities
Chapter 16 Diversity: Sport as Welcoming Space
Chapter 17 Promoting Excellence
Chapter 18 Inclusive Physical Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chapter 19 Kinesiology and the Public's Health: Collaboration Imperatives
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