Kinesiology

Kinesiology the study of the mechanics of motion with respect to human anatomy.

Kinesiology encompasses human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology and sociolog, history, and philosophy of sport. The relationship between the quality of movement and overall human health is also studied.

Kinesiological information is applied in such fields as physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, osteopath, kinesiotherapy, massage therapy, ergonomics, physical education and athletic coaching . The approach of these applications can be therapeutic, preventive, or high-performance. The application of kinesiology can also incorporate knowledge from other academic disciplines such as psychology, physiology, sociology, cultural studies, ecology, evolutionary biology, and anthropology. Related interdisciplinary fields in motor skills, skills research are graphonomics, i.e. the study of handwriting movement control and the study of motor control in speech.
 

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