Kinesiology For Dummies

Navigate through the essentials of kinesiology at your own pace with this comprehensive course guide. "Kinesiology For Dummies," authored by Steve Glass, Brian Hatzel, and Rick Albrecht, is an essential resource for majors in sports medicine, exercise science, nursing, or sports therapy. This guide mirrors an introductory course in kinesiology, providing foundational knowledge about human body movement.

Through this book, readers will explore how physical activity can help manage chronic illnesses and disabilities, understand the causes of musculoskeletal injuries, and learn strategies to prevent and address these issues. The book includes a 16-page color insert of medical instructions and covers key topics such as exercise physiology, health psychology, introductory biomechanics, motor control, the history and philosophy of sport and exercise, and the connections between mind and body.

Written by experts in exercise science, this guide is particularly relevant as careers and majors in exercise science continue to grow in popularity. Its clear and concise language makes it accessible for kinesiology students, health professionals, and anyone interested in a refresher on the basics of the field.