What Is Kinesiology?

Answer:

Kinesiology is defined primarily as the use of muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body's structural, chemical, emotional or other energy, to establish the body's priority healing needs, and to evaluate energy changes brought about by a broad spectrum of both manual and non-manual therapeutic procedures. Kinesiology, therefore, may be understood as a system of natural health care which combines muscle monitoring with the principles of Chinese medicine to assess energy and body function, applying a range of gentle yet powerful healing techniques to improve health, wellbeing and vitality.

To further improve their understanding of human movement, a student of kinesiology may study related disciplines as well. Since a kinesiologist may often be called upon to deal with athletes or gym patrons, an understanding of the philosophy, psychology, and sociology of sports and exercise is often studied. This allows the kinesiologist to make sure they can help their client get the most out of their exercise regimen, or bring their sport to the next level.

The primary aims of kinesiology are:

• Understanding the human body's physiological and psychological responses to acute short-term physical activity
• Understanding the various adaptations of the human body to chronic or long-term physical activity
• Understanding the cultural, social, and historical importance or physical activity
• Understanding the mechanical qualities of movement
• Understanding the processes that control movement and the factors that affect the acquisition of motor skills, and
• Understanding the psychological effects of physical activity on human behaviour.