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What is kinesiology used for

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Topic: What is kinesiology used for
Posted By: ptlearn
Subject: What is kinesiology used for
Date Posted: Apr 10 2020 at 6:41am

My dear students, today we are learn what is kinesiology used for and basic information of kinesiology, how many types, nature, aims, objects, indication and contra-indication of kinesiology.

Basic information of kinesiology:                                                    

Kinesiology came from two Greek Words. 'kinenin' means 'to move' and 'logos' means 'study'.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement from the point of view of the physical sciences or kinesiology refers to the study of movement [see details].

Main areas of kinesiology:

·         Anatomical kinesiology

·         Mechanical kinesiology

The nature of kinesiology:

The study of human body as a machine for the performance of work has its foundation on three major areas of study.

·         Mechanics

·         Anatomy [see details] and

·         Physiology [see details].

More specifically:

The three areas are-

·         Biomechanics

·         musculoskeletal anatomy

·         Neuromuscular physiology

The accumulated knowledge of this three fields form the foundation of study of human Movement.... http://pt-learn.com/what-is-kinesiology-used-for-reviews/" rel="nofollow - Continue reading



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