Kinesiology

Word KINESIOLOGY
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Pronunciations /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.dʒɪ/

Definitions and meanings of "Kinesiology"

What do we mean by kinesiology?

The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement, especially in humans. noun

The application of the principles of kinesiology to the evaluation and treatment of muscular imbalance or derangement. noun

The science of exercise, especially as a hygienic or therapeutic agent. noun

The study of body movement noun

The application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance noun

The branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement noun

The study of body movement.

The application of such principles to the diagnosis and treatment of muscular imbalance.

Easy major at York - people who aren't in KINE are crazy. Urban Dictionary

Prestigious degree in science focusing on the science of human movement, offered at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. Waterloo founded this program, and offered the first Kin program in the world. They are AHSUM OR Wilfred Laurier uses Kinesiology to describe their "Gym" course. At WLU it is nothing more than a highschool gym course over 4 years. Urban Dictionary

A scientific method to find what you've lost, typically at home but not always, after a black out drunk. To recreate the probable motions you went through last night when you fell cause you were so wasted. Urban Dictionary

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The word "kinesiology" in example sentences

He once worked in kinesiology, the study of movement, and helped such athletes as tennis star Tracy Austin and basketball players Bill Walton and Jamaal Wilkes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Though he has a dream of racing as a pro, he took the prudent approach of finishing his degree in kinesiology. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He had hoped to become a personal trainer, possibly attaining a degree in kinesiology. ❋ Unknown (2007)

At the Clapham Common Clinic in south London, a practitioner used a muscle-testing technique called kinesiology - at £50 an hour - to check for food intolerances. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Perhaps that is why so many athletes major in kinesiology, which is the science of the body and body language. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I’ve given you a wonderful tool in Appendix C for testing foods; it’s called kinesiology, or muscle testing. ❋ Andrea Candee (2000)

Some of his interests, such as kinesiology, alkaline food, & blood microscopy are on the fringe or beyond currently accepted medical science, but these shortcomings do not detract from the value of a book that is both an easy read and chock full of helpful ideas for anyone from the couch potato to the experienced marathoner. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Having studied a lot of kinesiology and motor development, I agree with the comments by dneaster3. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There are lots of sections on eating disorders, parent-student relationships, kinesiology, anatomy, on and on and on. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"It's like you are in an oven and your cells are being roasted," says Douglas J. Casa , a professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut and a co-author of the American College of Sports Medicine's guidelines for treating heatstroke. ❋ Laura Johannes (2011)

High-intensity intervals are "not a panacea," says Martin Gibala , professor and chair of kinesiology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. ❋ Katherine Hobson (2011)

Barry Braun, PhD, associate professor of kinesiology at UMass Amherst, told Gretchen Reynolds of The New York Times that if you want to drop pounds, you don't necessarily have to run a marathon every morning, "just get rid of your chair." ❋ E. Jean Carroll (2010)

Now, data pooled from many small studies suggest that in people diagnosed with depression or anxiety, the immediate mood boost is followed by longer-term relief, similar to that offered by medication and talk therapy, says Daniel Landers, a professor emeritus in the department of kinesiology at Arizona State University. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A kinesiology and applied physiology major in college, he emphasizes much more endurance training for cross-country skiing and power training for jumping. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And I can personally attest to the sheer, lung-flattening, heart-pounding kinesiology of the car. ❋ Dan Neil (2011)

In that study, the hikers were leaning forward and putting a significant amount of weight on the poles, says study author Hermann Schwameder , a professor in the department of sports science and kinesiology at the University of Salzburg. ❋ Laura Johannes (2011)

More gym teachers are exposing kids to fitness exercises and games, rather than repetitive drills or competitive team sports, with the hope that they'll find activities they enjoy, says Darla Castelli , associate professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas, Austin. ❋ Sue Shellenbarger (2011)

"It's kind of the black hole in altitude training research right now," said Robert Chapman, an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of Indiana and a director of sports science programs for USA Track and Field. ❋ Joshua Robinson (2011)

ISU kinesiology masters student Danielle Barkema and kinesiology professor and chair Phil Martin researched the prolonged effect of walking in high heels. ❋ Carrie Hamerslag (2011)

All [KINE] majors are [cool]. ❋ Daniel (2004)

A kinesiologist studies [the science] of Human Movement. Unless they came from Laurier, then they teach [Phys].ed in [elementary] schools. Go Kinesiology ❋ Kinman2009 (2009)

Dude: I was so drunk last night I don't remember [coming home] and then this morning I can't find my wallet. [Dudette]: Well all the [broken shit] in your living room cries out for a forensic kinesiology solution for the missing wallet. ❋ Mr Special (2018)

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