Kinesiology, 10/e

Nancy Hamilton, University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Luttgens, Northeastern University

Introduction to the Study of Kinesiology

Chapter Objectives

At the conclusion of this chapter, the student should be able to:

Define kinesiology and explain its importance to the student of human motion.

Describe the major components of a kinesiological analysis.

Prepare a description of a selected motor skill, breaking it down into component phases and identifying starting and ending points.

Determine the simultaneous-sequential nature of a variety of movement skills.

Classify motor skills using the classification system presented.

State the mechanical purpose of a variety of movement skills.

Utilize methods of observation and palpation to identify the joints and basic muscle groups active in a movement skill.

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