Introduction to Exercise Science

Part I. Foundational Knowledge

Chapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Duane V. Knudson
The Disciplines of Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Sources of Knowledge of Exercise Science
Exercise Science and Professional Careers
Holistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise Science
Exercise Science and Evidence-Based Practice
Wrap-Up

Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Duane V. Knudson
Anatomy and Exercise Science
Structure of the Body
Skeletal Anatomy Preview
Muscular Anatomy Preview
Integration of Anatomy and Exercise Science
Wrap-Up

Chapter 3. Measurement and Statistics
Matthew T. Mahar
Benefits and History of Measurement in Exercise Science
Measurement Concepts in Exercise Science
Statistics Commonly Used in Exercise Science
Wrap-Up

Part II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise Science

Chapter 4. Biomechanics
Kathy Simpson
Benefits of Biomechanics Knowledge
What Do Biomechanists Do?
History of Biomechanics
Research Methods for Biomechanics
Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics
Wrap-Up

Chapter 5. Exercise Physiology
Jennifer L. Caputo
Benefits of Exercise Physiology Knowledge
What Do Exercise Physiologists Do?
History of Exercise Physiology
Research Methods in Exercise Physiology
Overview of Knowledge in Exercise Physiology
Wrap-Up

Chapter 6. Motor Behavior
Katherine T. Thomas and Xiangli Gu
Benefits of Motor Behavior Knowledge
What Do Motor Behaviorists Do?
History of Motor Behavior
Research Methods for Motor Behavior
Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior
Wrap-Up

Chapter 7. Sport and Exercise Psychology
Lindsay E. Kipp
Benefits of Sport and Exercise Psychology
What Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?
History of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Psychology
Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Wrap-Up

Chapter 8. Physical Activity Epidemiology
Duck-chul Lee
Benefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology Knowledge
What Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?
History of Physical Activity Epidemiology
Research Methods in Physical Activity Epidemiology
Overview of Knowledge in Physical Activity Epidemiology
Wrap-Up

Part III. Related Professional Subdisciplines

Chapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
James L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. Myers
Benefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science
Common Research Designs Used in Exercise Science
Overview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based Practice
Wrap-Up

Chapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport Science
Broderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. Kreider
What Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?
History of Sport Performance
Research Methods in Sport Performance
Overview of Knowledge in Sport Performance
Wrap-Up

Chapter 11. Medicine and Allied Health
Chad Starkey and Julie Cavallario
Diagnostics in Medicine and Allied Health
Types of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied Health
Roles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health Professionals
Applied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied Health
Wrap-Up

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Exercise science; kinesiology; physical activity; introductory textbook; careers; research; evidence-based practice; sport performance; analysis; medicine; allied health; epidemiology; biomechanics; motor behavior; psychology; physiology; anatomy