This unique package includes the print book, e-book, and online study guide. Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Third Edition, explains the evolving discipline of kinesiology, demonstrating how its many subject areas integrate into a unified body of knowledge. This all-inclusive approach gives students a solid background in the field and prepares them for further study and course work. ÍNDICE: Chapter 1: Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Activity Ways of Developing an Understanding of Kinesiology Physical Activity: the Focus of Kinesiology What Is Physical Activity? What Is Kinesiology? The Focus of Kinesiology: Exercise and Skilled Movement Experiencing Physical Activity ScholarlyStudy of Physical Activity Practicing a Physical Activity Profession Wrap-Up Part I: Experiencing Physical Activity Chapter 2: The Spheres of Physical Activity Experience The Sphere of Self-Sufficiency The Sphere of Self-Expression The Sphere of Work The Sphere of Education The Sphere of Leisure The Sphere of Health The Sphere of Competition Wrap-Up Chapter 3: The Importance of PhysicalActivity Experience Physical Activity As a Signature of Humanity Factors Influencing the Kinds and Amounts of Performance Experiences How Experience Changes Our Capacity to Perform Physical Activity How Quality and Quantity Affect Physical Activity Experience Identifying Critical Components of a Physical Activity Heredity and Experience Wrap-Up Chapter 4: The Importance of Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity Four Truths About Sport and Exercise Why Subjective Experiences Are Important Components of Subjective Experience Extrinsic and Intrinsic Approaches to Physical Activity Factors Affecting Our Enjoyment of Physical Activity Watching Sports As a Subjective Experience Wrap-Up Part II: Scholarly Study of Physical Activity Chapter 5: Philosophy of Physical Activity Introduction to Philosophic Thinking Philosophy of Physical Activity and Kinesiology Development of the Subdiscipline Research Methods in Philosophy of Physical Activity Overview of Knowledge in the Philosophy of Physical ActivityWrap-Up Chapter 6: History of Physical Activity Why History of Physical Activity? What Does a Historian of Physical Activity Do? Kinesiology and the History of Physical Activity History of the Subdiscipline Research Methods in History of Physical Activity Overview of Knowledge in History of Physical Activity Wrap-Up Chapter 7: Sociology of Physical Activity What Is Sociology of PhysicalActivity? What Does a Sociologist of Physical Activity Do? Sociology of Physical Activity in Kinesiology History of Sociology of Physical Activity ResearchMethods in Sociology of Physical Activity Overview of Knowledge in Sociology of Physical Activity Wrap-Up Chapter 8: Motor Behavior What Is Motor Behavior?What Does a Motor Behaviorist Do? Goals of Motor Behavior History of Motor Behavior Research Methods in Motor Behavior Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior Wrap-Up Chapter 9: Sport and Exercise Psychology What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology? What Does a Sport or Exercise Psychologist Do? Goals of Sport Psychology How Sport and Exercise Psychology Fits Into Kinesiology History of Sport and Exercise Psychology Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology Wrap-Up Chapter 10: Biomechanics of Physical Activity What Is Biomechanics of Physical Activity? WhatDoes a Biomechanist Do? Goals of Biomechanics History of Biomechanics Research Methods in Biomechanics Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics of Physical Activity Wrap-Up Chapter 11: Physiology of Physical Activity What Does a Physiologist of Physical Activity Do? Goals of Physiology of Physical Activity and Kinesiology Research Methods in Physiology of Physical Activity Overview of Knowledge in Physiology of Physical Activity Wrap-Up Part III: Practicing a Profession in Physical Activity Chapter 12: Becoming a Physical Activity Professional What Is a Profession? How Do Our Values Shape Our Professional Conduct? How Are Physical Activity Professionals Educated for the Workforce? Are You Suitedfor a Career in the Physical Activity Profession? Wrap-Up Chapter 13: Careersin Health and Fitness An Overview of the Health and Fitness Professions Health and Fitness Settings Professional Roles in Health and Fitness Marketplace Trends and Opportunities Certification and Continuing Education Advice for Health and Fitness Students Wrap-Up Chapter 14: Careers in Therapeutic Exercise TheWorld of Therapeutic Exercise Therapeutic Exercise Settings Up-Close Views ofProfessions in Therapeutic Exercise Inside Advice for Therapeutic Exercise Students Wrap-Up Chapter 15: Careers in Teaching Physical Education An Overview of the Teaching Profession Certification and Continuing Education Examining Research to See What Effective Teachers Do Teaching Settings Professional Roles in the Teaching Profession Preparing for a Career Prospects and Opportunities for Careers in Teaching Advice for Future Teachers Wrap-Up Chapter 16: Careersin Coaching and Sport Instruction An Overview of Coaching and Sport Instruction Professions Coaching and Sport Instruction Settings Professional Roles in Sport Instruction Professional Roles in Coaching Advice for Coaching and Sport Instruction Students Wrap-Up Chapter 17: Careers in Sport Management An Overview of the Sport Management Profession Sport Management Settings Professional Roles in Sport Management Preparing for a Career in Sport Management Wrap-Up
- ISBN: 978-0-7360-8024-8
- Editorial: Human Kinetics
- Encuadernacion: Desconocida
- Páginas: 568
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
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- Idioma: Inglés