Intro

Question 1

Define Kinesiology

Answer 1

The study of the art and science of human movement

Question 2

List components of the field of kinesiology

Answer 2

Exercise psychology, Sport Psychology, Sport sociology, sport pedagogy, physical education pedagogy, sport history, human anatomy, exercise physiology, physical activity epidemiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise nutrition, motor control

Question 3

Explain the difference between the discipline and profession

Answer 3

Discipline - anatomy, motor control, physiology
Profession - physio ect.
Discipline preforms studies and informs profession

Question 4

Explain how kinesiology is multi-disciplinary

Answer 4

Every profession needs multiple disciplines to properly inform clients
Ex. physios need psychology, anatomy, physiology ect.

Question 5

Describe an academic discipline

Answer 5

Societies with bodies of knowledge published in academic journals

Question 6

Explain why it’s important to acknowledge that Kinesiology is a young field

Answer 6

Dynamic - always changing
open to change and willing to admit we don’t know everything

Question 7

Describe what an evidence based professional is

Answer 7

Use knowledge from discipline and experience to inform practice

Question 8

Explain the difference between the art and science of human movement

Answer 8

Science - How everything works, scientific answers
Art - Different for everyone