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Kinesiology

Kinesiology can literally be defined as "the study of human movement"; however, this term generally refers to the study of the biomechanical aspects of movement.

Kinesiology

Kinesiology can literally be defined as "the study of human movement"; however, this term generally refers to the study of the biomechanical aspects of movement.

  • For example, kinesiology may analyze a joint action and consider the role of each muscle crossing that joint, the amount of EMG activity recorded for each muscle, and the amount and vector of the force imparted by each muscle.
  • Kinesiology is distinct from a term like "clinical anatomy," which may consider each anatomical structure and the issues that may arise related to that structure in a clinical setting.

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Many Fields of Study:

  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Exercise Science
  • Ergonomics
  • Sports Science
  • Sports Medicine
  • Human Performance

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