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Pathfinder - Kinesiology

Scope Note :

"Refers to the study of movement, the science that studies physical activity (voluntary movement intentionally performed in order to achieve a goal in sport, exercise or any other sphere of life experience). The term "kinesiology" also has a narrower meaning, i.e. a discipline concerned with anatomy , physiology and mechanics. In this sense, there are both similarities and differences between kinesiology and biomechanics in that the former includes mechanical aspects, and the latter includes anatomical aspects." (Source: Sports Science Handbook : the Essential Guide to Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Science. GV558 J46 2005 v.2, Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor)

Broader Term :

  • Biomechanics
  • Human anatomy
  • Natural therapy
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology

Related Terms :

  • Exercise
  • Human mechanics
  • Motor ability
  • Physical education
  • Physical fitness
  • Psychomotor skills
  • Sports psychology

Narrower Terms:

  • Applied kinesiology
  • Athletics
  • Chiropractic
  • Human locomotion
  • Movement education
  • Sleep movements

BOOKS

Texts located at the Information-Reference Section, 2nd floor:
Texts located at the Circulation Section, 3rd floor:
Texts located at the European Documentation Centre, Ground floor:

PERIODICALS

PRINT
(Periodicals Section, 2nd floor)

ELECTRONIC

PROQUEST Online
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

LOCAL
(Archives Section, 4th floor)

FOREIGN

PROQUEST Digital Dissertations
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto  

AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
(Instructional Media Services, Ground floor)

INTERNET WEBSITES
(Cybernook, Ground floor; Graduate corners, 2nd and 3rd floors)

American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
http://www.aakpe.org
[Retrieved June 21, 2006]
“The dual purpose of The American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education shall be to encourage and promote the study and educational applications of the art and science of human movement and physical activity and to honor by election to its membership persons who have directly or indirectly contributed significantly to the study of and/or application of the art and science of human movement and physical activity.”

Brain Gym International
http://www.braingym.org
[Retrieved June 20, 2006]
“Brain Gym - Educational Kinesiology is a worldwide network dedicated to enhancing living and learning through the science of movement. For more than 30 years and in over 80 countries It is helping children, adults, and seniors to learn anything faster and more easily; perform better at sports; be more focused and organized; start and finish projects with ease; overcome learning challenges; and reach new levels of excellence.”

International College of Apllied Kinesiology -U.S.A.
http://www.icak.com
[Retrieved June 20, 2006]
“The International College of Applied Kinesiology-U.S.A. provides a clinical and academic arena for investigating, substantiating, and propagating A.K. findings and concepts pertinent to the relationships between structural, chemical, and mental factors in health and disease and the relationship between structural faults and the disruption of homeostasis exhibited in functional illness.”

The Kinesiology Network
http://www.kinesiology.net
[Retrieved June 20, 2006]
“The website for manual muscle testing, kinesiologic medicine, applied kinesiology and specialized kinesiology.”

Kinesiology and You
http://www.kinesiology.nu/main.html
[Retrieved June 20, 2006]
“Kinesiology website where you can find exactly what Kinesiology is and how it can help you and your family gain not only better health, but a better lifestyle.”

University of Wisconsin. Madison Department of Kinesiology
http://www.education.wisc.edu/kinesiology
[Retrieved June 21, 2006]
“The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to create, interpret, transmit, and apply knowledge related to movement, exercise, and human occupation with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health, productivity, and quality of life.”

Should you have comments or suggestions on this pathfinder, please call us at these telephone numbers 536-0244, 524-4611 local 620 or email us through "Ask LORA".

Compiled by: Mrs. Marita G. Valerio

Date: June 2006 / August 2009