Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles and mechanisms of movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health (i.e., human kinesiology) include biomechanics and orthopedics; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; methods of rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational therapy; and sport and exercise. Studies of human and animal motion include measures from motion tracking systems, electrophysiology of muscle and brain activity, various methods for monitoring physiological function, and other behavioral and cognitive research techniques.

Kinesiology is the study of human and nonhuman animal-body movements, performance, and function by applying the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and neuroscience. Applications of kinesiology in human-health include physical education teacher, rehabilitation, health and safety, health promotion, workplaces, sport and exercise industries. A bachelor's degree in kinesiology can provide strong preparation for graduate study in biomedical research, as well as in professional programs, such as medicine.

 

Whereas the term "kinesiology’s" is neither a licensed nor professional designation in the United States nor most countries (with the exception of Canada), individuals with training in this area can teach physical education, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop policies related to rehabilitation, human motor performance, ergonomics, and occupational health and safety. In North America, kinesiologists may study to earn a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Kinesiology or a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree, while in Australia or New Zealand, they are often conferred an Applied Science (Human Movement) degree (or higher). Many doctoral level faculty in North American kinesiology programs received their doctoral training in related disciplines, such as neuroscience, mechanical engineering, psychology, and physiology.

 

The world's first kinesiology department was launched in 1967 at the University of Waterloo, Canada.

Journal of Forensic Biomechanics is one among the leading indexed journals in Kinesiology. Journal of Forensic Biomechanics is indexed / abstracted in Google Scholar, EBSCO, Academic Search Complete, airiti, JournalSeek, Open J_Gate, Media Finder and ProQuest, publishes editorials, review and high quality articles covering major aspects of Kinesiology. Kinesiology may be defined as the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life. It involves the study of the various disciplines that encompass the movement of the human body. Dr George Goodheart founded kinesiology in 1964. The knowledge of Kinesiology is frequently used by osteopaths, chiropractors and dentists all over the world. It is a multifaceted field of study in which movement or physical activity is the primary focus. Different disciplines that are studied under kinesiology are areas include (but are not limited to) biomechanics, psychology of physical activity, exercise physiology, measurement of physical activity, motor development, motor learning and control, physical activity and public health, physical education pedagogy, sport management, sports medicine, and the sociology of physical activity etc. Kinesiology is applied in areas of health and fitness for all levels of athletes, but more often found with training of world class players. Journal of Forensic Biomechanics has been acquired and being published by one of the leading Open Access publishers in the world i.e. PrimeOA Publications International. PrimeOA Publications International has been successful in managing more than 700+ peer-reviewed journals with the help of 50,000+ editorial board members, serving the requirements of 15 million readers. Along with open access publication, PrimeOA Publications has been successful in organizing International conferences around the globe annually. With a vision to make healthcare and scientific information open access PrimeOA Publications has team up with more than 100 renowned associations worldwide.

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Last Updated on: Jul 03, 2024