1. Introduction to Kinesiology

2. Kinesiology is a discipline or body of knowledge that focuses on physical activity
Is a body of knowledge organized around a theme or focus
Unique way to learn about the discipline of kinesiology
Way of knowing about our discipline
Performing and watching
Scholarly study
Professional practice

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4. Kinesiology
We have defined kinesiology as: 1.knowledge derived from experiencing 2. physical activity, scholarly study of 3. physical activity, and professional practice centered in physical activity;
this knowledge becomes part of the discipline when it is embedded in a university curriculum and used by kinesiologists in their research
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6. Kinesiology A discipline focused on human physical activity
Physical activity knowledge derived from :
Experience (participate or observe)
Scholarship (study; ONLY knowledge that is embedded in college or university kinesiology curriculum or in research, which helps ensure the quality and integrity of the knowledge)
Professional practice (to help others achieve physical activity goals)
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7. What Is Physical Activity?
The centerpiece of kinesiology
A term for which many definitions exist so we must specify our technical definition

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9. Example of Definition That Is Too Exclusive
“…bodily movement that is produced by skeletal muscles and substantially increases energy expenditure.” (italics added)
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS] 1996, p. 21)
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10. Our Technical Definition of Physical Activity Does NOT Include…
Human movements that are
Involuntary
Performed aimlessly and without a specific purpose
All human movement
NOT all movement is physical activity.
All physical activity is movement.

11. Our Technical Definition of Physical Activity DOES Include…
Physical activity that is
intentional,
voluntary, and
directed toward achieving an
identifiable goal.

12. Developing an Understanding of Kinesiology
Experiential knowledge
Theoretical knowledge
Professional practice knowledge

13. Experiencing Physical Activity
Direct participation in physical activity is an important source of kinesiological knowledge.
Observation of physical activity is also an important source of kinesiological knowledge.
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14. Studying Physical Activity
Involves examining physical activity through research and logical, systematic analyses
Organized within sub disciplines, which have developed into specialized areas of study
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15. Practicing a Physical Activity Profession
Putting knowledge to work in physical activity careers
Some knowledge gained through professional practice gets incorporated into university classes
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17. Focus of Kinesiology Exercise Skilled movement Training Health-related
Therapeutic
Skilled movement
Sport
Developmental skills
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18. Focus of Kinesiology Examples? Training
EXERCISE
Training
Conditioning to improve athletic performance or other activities
Health-related
Develop /maintain sound working body
Therapeutic
Restore previously acquired/developed capabilities
Examples?

19. Focus of Kinesiology Skilled movement Sport Developmental
Form of physical activity
Skilled movements
Achieve a goal defined by established rules
Usually competitive context
Developmental
Non sport setting
Rules & competitions irrelevant
Some examples?
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22. Why Kinesiology? Various Names for Kinesiology
Department of…
physical education
health, physical education, recreation, and dance
physical education, health, and leisure studies
physical education and fitness
exercise and health science
sport science and physical education
exercise and sport science
physical education and movement science
movement sciences and leisure studies
food, nutrition, and exercise science
human movement studies
sport studies
What was the KIN dept. called before KIN?
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23. Key Organizations Make Name Changes
The American Academy of Physical Education became the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE)
The National Association for Health and Physical Education in Higher Education became the National Association for Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKHPEHE)
The newly established American Kinesiological Association (AKA)
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24. Holistic Nature of Kinesiology
Although kinesiology usually focuses on the bodily aspects of physical activity, it is important to remember that human beings are holistic creatures with interrelated cognitions, emotions, bodies, and souls.
Social
Emotional
Physical
Physiological
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29. Kinesiology: A Subdisciplinary View (from Dr. Wughalter)
Sport History
Motor Learning and Control
Sport Psychology
Sport Philosophy
Special Populations
Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Sport Art
Sport Sociology
Sport Anthropology
Biomechanics
Measurement and Statistics

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31. Spheres of Professional Practice
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32. Ok…switch gears!!!!

33. Are Physical Activity Professionals Needed?...Yes!
One reason is the low levels of physical activity and the resulting obesity epidemic facing our nation.
Take a look at the following slides from the Centers for Disease Control to see how our nation’s level of obesity is on the rise as a result of our low levels of physical activity.
What impact can you make as a physical activity professional?
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34. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults
Watch the progression of the trend over the years.

35. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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36. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1986
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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37. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1987
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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38. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1988
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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39. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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40. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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41. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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42. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1992
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5′4″ (162.5 cm) person.
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43. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1993
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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44. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1994
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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45. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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46. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1996
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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47. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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48. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1998
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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49. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1999
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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50. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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51. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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52. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002
(*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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53. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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54. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004
*BMI ≥ 30, or ~30 lbs (13.6 kg) overweight for 5’4” (162.5 cm) person.
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55. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

56. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)

57. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990, 1998, 2006

58. Obesity Trends Among U.S. Adults
We have never had an epidemic like this that we have been able to track so thoroughly.
About 60 million adults, or 30 percent of the adult population, are now obese, which is a doubling of the rate since 1980.

59. Are Physical Activity Professionals Needed?...Yes!
Here is another illustration of the impact of physical activity on our nation: As obesity rises as a result of low levels of physical activity, so does the prevalence of diabetes.
Take a look at the following slides from the American Medical Association to see how the prevalence of diabetes has changed in our nation.
What impact can you make as a physical activity professional?
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