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Title Introduction to kinesiology : studying physical activity / Shirl J. Hoffman, E dD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Professor Emeritus, Duane V. Knudson, Texas State University, editors
Edition Fifth edition
Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2018]

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 W'PONDS  612.76 Hof/Itk 2018  AVAILABLE
Description xi, 475 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents Introduction to kinesiology / Duane V. Knudson and Shirl J. Hoffman -- Spheres of physical activity experience / Shirl J. Hoffman -- The importance of physical activity experiences / Duane V. Knudson -- Philosophy of physical activity / Scott Kretchmar and Cesar R. Torres -- History of physical activity / Richard A. Swanson -- Sociology of physical activity / Katherine M. Jamieson -- Motor behavior / Katherine T. Thomas and Jerry R. Thomas -- Sport and exercise psychology / Robin S. Vealey -- Biomechanics of physical activity / Kathy Simpson -- Physiology of physical activity / Jennifer L. Caputo -- Becoming a physical activity professional / Shirl J. Hoffman -- Careers in health and fitness / Warren D. Franke -- Careers in therapeutic exercise / Chad Starkey -- Careers in teaching physical education / Kim C. Graber and Thomas J. Templin -- Careers in coaching and sport instruction / Joseph A. Luxbacher and Duane V. Knudson -- Careers in sport management / G. Clayton Stoldt and Mark C. Vermillion
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Kinesiology.
Kinesiology, Applied.
Motor Activity.
Physical Education and Training.
Author Hoffman, Shirl J., 1939- editor
Knudson, Duane V., 1961- editor
LC no. 2017007457
ISBN 9781492549925 (print)
1492549924 (print)