kinesiology

     

Kinesiology, also known as Human Kinetics, is the science of human movement. It focuses on how the boy functions and moves. A kinesiological approach applies scientific and evidence based medical principles towards the analysis, preservation and enhancement of human movement in all settings and populations. Kinesiologists work in research, the fitness industry, clinically, and in industrial environments. It is not to be confused with Applied Kinesiology, an alternative medicine technique.

Trivia about kinesiology

  • From the Greek for "movement", this real -ology studies mechanics with respect to human anatomy
  • K-State has a Dept. of this, from Greek for "movement"; it deals with the anatomy & mechanics of body movement