What is kinesiology used for Reviews-2020 [Fully Updates]
My dear students, today we are learn what is kinesiology used for and basic information of kinesiology. How many types, nature, aims,objects, indication and contra-indication of kinesiology.
Basic information of kinesiology:
Kinesiology is the study of human movement from the point of view of the physical sciences or kinesiology refers to the study of movement.
Kinesiology cames from two Greek Words. ‘kinenin’ means ‘to move’ and ‘logos’ means ‘study’.
Main areas of kinesiology:
- Anatomical kinesiology
- Mechanical kinesiology
Definition of Bio mechanics:
Bio mechanics is the study of those forces applied to the human body.
MAIN THEMES IN BIO MECHANICS:
- Safety: Protection from injury.
- Effectiveness: Maximization of the output.
- Efficiency: Economy of energy expenditure.
Definition of Statics and Dynamics:
Statics: It is a branch of mechanics dealing with system in the constant state of motion.
Dynamics: Branch of mechanics dealing with systems subject to acceleration.
Definition of Kinematics and kinetics:
Kinematics: Study of description of forces (explanation of motion) is called kinematics.
Kinetics: Study of action of forces is called kinetics.
The nature of kinesiology:
The study of human body as a machine for the performance of work. its has foundation on three major areas of study.
- Mechanics
- Anatomy and
- physiology.
MORE SPECIFICALLY NATURE OF KINESIOLOGY:
The three areas are-
- Bio-mechanics
- musculo-skeletal anatomy
- Neuro-muscular physiology
The accumulated knowledge of this three fields form the foundation of study of human Movement.
aims and objectives of kinesiology:
It has a useful purpose. We study kinesiology to improve performance by learning how to analyze the movements of the human body and to discover their underlying principles. The study of kinesiology is an essential part of the educational experience of students of physical education, dance, sport, and physical medicine. The Department of Kinesiology is a learning centered community that educates and inspires its students to understand and appreciate human movement for personal expression and wellness throughout the lifespan. In doing so, students and faculty work together to improve quality of life for them and their community; the department values and respects the spectrum of human diversity. An integrated approach to the teaching, learning, and application of human movement provides opportunities and experiences to achieve the department student learning outcomes.
Indication of kinesiology:
Kinesiology has a wide range of uses. They are-
- In relief of muscle and joint pain.
- In treatment of stress and confusion.
- To lessen depressive tendencies.
- In dealing with sports injuries.
- To treat different respiratory issues and nervous disorders.
- For improvement of personal life style and many more.
- To overcome fatigue and tiredness.
- To treat backache or any other problems in back.
- To improvement the mobility of different joint of body as well as to ensure their optimum founctioning.
Contra-indication of applying kinesiology:
There are a few absolute and relative contraindication to use kinesiology as theraputics. They are-
- Active malignancy
- Any Open wounds
- Allergic reaction to adhesives
- Diabetes(kinesiology can be applied with caution)
- Cellulitis
- Infection
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Condition where kinesiology used with caution:
- Diabetes
- Congestive cardiac failure
- Fracture.