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.
For additional information, check out these courses and articles:
Courses:
- Lesson 5: Basics of the Human Movement Systems
- Lesson 20: More on the Human Movement Systems
- Lesson 21: Functional Roles of Muscles
Articles:
- Kinesiology of the Shoulder and Scapula
- Kinesiology of the Elbow
- Kinesiology of the Trunk
- Kinesiology of the Hip
- Kinesiology of the Knee
- Kinesiology of the Ankle
Kinesiology is a fundamental topic in:
Many Fields of Study:
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Exercise Science
- Ergonomics
- Sports Science
- Sports Medicine
- Human Performance
Many professions:
- Certified Athletic Trainers
- Athletic Therapists (Canada)
- Certified Personal Trainers
- Chiropractors (DC)
- Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs)
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants
- Physiotherapist and Physiotherapist Assistant
- Registered Massage Therapist
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