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Kinesiology, 10/e
Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University


Feature Summary

  • Examines new technologies in the area of kinesiology to keep students up-to-date with the most recent developments in the field.
  • Includes a glossary that gives students an easily accessible resource for unfamiliar terms.
  • Considers variables such as gender, age, and skill level in both illustrations and text to provide students with information on realistic situations, not just ideal situations.
  • Applies complicated theories to real-life situations to help students prepare for careers in coaching, sports, and occupational or physical therapy.
  • Includes material on kinesiology, biomechanics, and sports skills to provide an extremely comprehensive resource on all these related fields.
  • Uses a practical analysis model, a system through which students can organize their analysis in accordance with the major objectives of the skill and integrates it throughout the text.
  • Helps students achieve an understanding of the integrated nature of kinesiology as an area of study including both anatomical and biomechanical components.