Introduction to Kinesiology
The Science of Human Physical Activity (Second Revised First Edition)
Paperback, 338 pages
ISBN: 978-1-62661-486-4 ©2014
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To improve the readability and the retention of the material, the chapters in Introduction to Kinesiology contain several features, including:
- Student Objectives
- Important Terms
- Integrating Kinesiology: Putting It All Together - questions and exercises
- Section and Chapter Summaries
- Kinesiology on the Web - web links for more information
Marilyn Mitchell, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, where she teaches Motor Learning, Neuromotor Control Processes, and Introduction to Kinesiology. Dr. Mitchell earned her Ph.D. in physical education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a specialization in Motor Learning and Control. She served as Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has also served as president of the North American Society of Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Mitchell is a fellow in The National Academy of Kinesiology.
Other Cognella titles by Marilyn Mitchell:Textbook with Active Learning code ISBN: 978-1-5165-4438-7
Active Learning ISBN: 978-1-5165-1791-6
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Active Learning ISBN: 978-1-5165-1791-6
Cognella Active Learning is available for this title! Adopting instructors can provide students with dynamic online learning activities that reinforce key concepts from the text, provide engaging educational experiences, support various learning styles, and make coursework fun. Please note: students must purchase the Cognella Active Learning component to access the course activities online.
Cognella Active Learning activities for this title include:
- 27 video lectures that allow adopting professors to flip their class
- 10 practice quizzes with more than 300 questions
- 10 decks of digital flashcards designed to cover main terms and concepts in the text
- Discussion prompts for each of the 10 modules that can be used for in-class activities or as homework assignments
- A clear list of objectives for each module that can be used to map out student learning objectives See a preview of the content
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