Scientific Foundations of Kinesiology: Studying Human Movement and Health (3rd Edition)

Written for introductory courses in kinesiology this outstanding foundational textbook explores the study of human movement and the body's response to exercise. The concepts are explained in clear and easy-to-understand language further developed with full-color images and figures. The text gives the students a solid background in the field of kinesiology and prepares them for further study. Chapters include: anatomy, sport injuries, physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, fitness, sport psychology and history of human movement.