Introduction to kinesiology
Subtitle: studying physical activity
By: Shirl J. Hoffman, editor
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9781450434324
Subjects: Motor Activity; Applied Kinesiology; Physical Education and Training
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to kinesiology / Shirl J. Hoffman and Janet C. Harris; title: Part one : Experiencing physical activity.; title: The spheres of physical activity experience / Shirl J. Hoffman; title: The importance of physical activity experiences / Shirl J. Hoffman; title: The importance of subjective experiences in physical activity / Shirl J. Hoffman; title: Part two : Scholarly study of physical activity.; title: Philosophy of physical activity / Scott Kretchmar and Cesar R. Torres; title: History of physical activity / Richard A. Swanson; title: Sociology of physical activity / Katherine M. Jamieson and Margaret Carlisle Duncan; title: Motor behavior / Katherine T. Thomas and Jerry R. Thomas; title: Sport and exercise psychology / Robin S. Vealey; title: Biomechanics of physical activity / Kathy Simpson; title: Physiology of physical activity / Jennifer L. Caputo; title: Part three : Practicing a profession in physical activity.; title: Becoming a physical activity professional / Shirl J. Hoffman; title: Careers in health and fitness / Sandra Minor Bulmer and Jeremy Howell; title: Careers in therapeutic exercise / Chad Starkey; title: Careers in teaching physical education / Kim C. Graber and Thomas J. Templin; title: Careers in coaching and sport instruction / Joseph A. Luxbacher and Shirl J. Hoffman; title: Careers in sport management / G. Clayton Stoldt and Mark C. Vermillion; title: Glossary; title: About the editor; title: About the contributors