Foundations of Kinesiology: A Modern Integrated Approach

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE STRATEGIES. Providing a wealth of career applications, FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY and its digital learning solutions emphasize evidence-based practice strategies for specific Kinesiology professional careers in such areas as personal training, promoting physical activity and public health, occupational and physical therapy, athletic training, sports psychology and sports management.

CHAPTER-LEVEL ORGANIZATION. Presenting foundational content and practical applications, the text contains 16 chapters contained in four modules. Each chapter includes two lessons: Lesson 1 provides core background information for the topics covered, while Lesson 2 challenges students and instructors to integrate the Kinesiology subdisciplines into real-life practice based on chapter concepts specifically related to exercise, physiology, biomechanics, exercise and sport psychology, public health and the practice of Kinesiology.

CAREER-FOCUSED MODULES. Promoting career skills for future professionals, the text is organized into modules that integrate the science and practice of physical activity with the numerous subdisciplines. Module 1 introduces the various subdisciplines of Kinesiology and the use of evidence-based practice. Module 2 illustrates how subdisciplines are integrated and the importance of being able to work with diverse populations. Module 3 explores current professional and occupational settings. Module 4 emphasizes professional standards regarding ethics, leadership and continuing education.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONTINUUM AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE. Because physical activity and exercise encompass varying types of outcomes--health, physical fitness and peak performance across the lifespan--and are based on functional abilities (mental/physical health), it is important for students to understand that physical activity is not just a binary outcome but is a continuum. The Physical Activity Continuum is introduced in Chapter 4 and highlighted regularly in Chapters 5-16 as a reminder of how to integrate physical activity and exercise promotion into a variety of settings.