Introduction to Kinesiology
The Science of Human Physical Activity (Second Revised First Edition)
©2014, 338 pages
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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.
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