Introduction to Kinesiology - Key Terms Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering foundational terms and concepts from the kinesiology lecture notes.

Kinesiology

The scientific study of human movement and physical activity, understood through experience, scholarship, and professional practice.

Three sources of knowledge in kinesiology

Physical activity experience; scholarship of physical activity; professional experience in physical activity.

Physical Activity

Voluntary movement directed toward achieving an identifiable goal.

Newell's Definition (1990)

Intentional, voluntary movement directed toward achieving an identifiable goal.

Intentionality

Movements performed with purpose rather than by accident or reflex.

Voluntariness

Movements under conscious control, not involuntary.

Goal-directedness

Movements serving a specific purpose or objective.

Movement

Any change in the position of body parts; may be reflex or involuntary and not necessarily goal-directed.

Involuntary movements

Reflexes or automatic actions not aimed at a specific goal.

CDC definition of physical activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that increases energy expenditure above basal level.

Fundamental movements

Basic motor skills (e.g., hopping, running, jumping) that build the foundation for complex activities.

Dance

A variety of physical activity in kinesiology: expressive movement, social recreation, or competition.

Exercise

Structured physical training aimed at health, performance, or fitness goals.

Sport

Competitive physical activities with rules and skill components.

Therapeutic movements

Exercises and movements used in rehabilitation to recover function or prevent injury.

Prehabilitation

Targeted training to reduce injury risk, often involving biomechanical analysis.

Holism

Interdependence of mind, emotion, body, and spirit in understanding human movement.

Three-Dimensional Knowledge Framework

A framework consisting of Physical Activity Experience, Scholarship of Physical Activity, and Professional Experience in Physical Activity.

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Integration of scientific research, professional experience, and client values in kinesiology.

Academic kinesiology

Scientific study of physical activity conducted within colleges and universities.

Clinical kinesiology

Focus on functional anatomy and rehabilitation within medical/therapy programs.

AAHPERD/SHAPE America

Professional organization; AAHPERD rebranded to SHAPE America in 2013 to emphasize health and physical education.

Parent disciplines of kinesiology

Fields such as psychology, physiology, sociology, biology, history, and philosophy from which kinesiology subdisciplines emerge.