Introduction Kinanthropometry is defined as the study of human size, shape, proportion, composition, maturation, and gross function, in order to understand growth, exercise, performance, and nutrition. Outline It is a scientific discipline that is concerned with the measurement of individuals in a variety of morphological perspectives, its application to movement and those factors which influence… Read More
Introduction Kinesiology (from Ancient Greek κίνησις (kínēsis) ‘movement’, and -λογία -logía ‘study of’) is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics and orthopaedics; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; motor control; skill acquisition and motor learning;… Read More
Introduction Studying kinesiology – the scientific study of human movement – is a popular choice for those looking to increase their knowledge of health and fitness. Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary field that includes anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and neuroscience – allowing for a thorough understanding of the human body and its movements. Below we highlight some… Read More
The disciplines primarily involved in describing and understanding human movement are biomechanics and kinesiology. Fitness professionals teach clients how to perform exercise movements and how to use exercise or rehabilitation equipment. Biomechanics is the study of the motion and causes of motion of living things, using a branch of physics known as mechanics (the study… Read More
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