Current Trends and Kinesiology Careers

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts from kinesiology, focusing on knowledge, skills, and professional practice relevant to careers in the field.

KSA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed in kinesiology.

Physical Activity

Any movement that requires energy expenditure.

Health Education

The provision of information and resources to promote health.

Public Health

The discipline focused on protecting and improving community health.

Functional Health

The ability to maintain wellness and physical independence.

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing and bathing.

IADLs

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, like shopping and housework.

Exercise Physiology

The study of how the body responds to physical activity.

Biomechanics

The mechanical principles of movement in human bodies.

Motor Learning

The process of acquiring motor skills through practice.

Sport Management

The field focused on the business aspects of sports.

Athletic Training

The profession focused on prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Public Policy

Laws and regulations that influence public health and safety.

Psychology of Sport

The study of how psychology affects sports performance.

Cultural Dimensions of PA

How culture shapes physical activity practices.

Rehabilitation

The process of recovery to improve physical function after injury.

Wellness

An active process of making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.

Inactivity

Lack of physical activity, linked to health risks.

Professional Credibility

The perception of a professional's competence and integrity.

Lifetime Development

The continuous process of human development throughout life.