shmd 239 kinesiology unit 1 introduction to kinesiology & biomechanics 1
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SHMD 239 KinesiologyUnit 1
Introduction to Kinesiology & Biomechanics
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Definition of Kinesiology:
The discipline or body of knowledge that studies physical activity through
performance, scholarly analysis and professional practice
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The Focus of Kinesiology:
Kinesiology focuses on two general categories or forms of physical activity:
1. Exercise
2. Skilled Movement
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The Focus of Kinesiology (continues)
Exercise:
Improve or regain performance,
Health, or
Body appearance
Exercise can be divided into 3 major categories:
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1. Training
Exercise performed for the express purpose of conditioning your body to improve athletic or other types
of performance
Careers: Conditioning specialists with university or professional sport teams
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2. Health Related
Exercise specifically to develop or maintain a sound working body, free of disease and able to perform daily
tasks and deal with emergencies
Careers: Fitness leaders and personal trainers
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3. Therapeutic
Exercise performed to restore capacities previously acquired or developed that have been lost because of
injury, disease, or behavioural patterns
Careers: Athletic trainers, physical therapists, or biokineticists
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The Focus of Kinesiology (continues)
Skilled Movement:
Accuracy of direction
Force
Rhythm or timing
Skilled movement can be divided into 2 categories:
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1. Sport
A form of physical activity in which a person performs
skilled movements to achieve a goal in a manner specified by rules, usually in competitive
contexts
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2. Developmental Skills
Skills performed in non-sport settings
Skipping, throwing, hopping, etc.
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Definition of Biomechanics:
Biomechanics is concerned with internal & external forces acting on the human body and on implements used during sport (bats, balls, etc.)
and the effects produced by these forces
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What is biomechanics used for?
Analyse sports techniques
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Why?
It allows athletes or coaches to improve performance or avoid
injury
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How?
Observing performance Evaluating & comparing Instructing on improvement
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