Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity

By Janet C. Harris

Book Overview

In this introductory text to physical activity, the field is described from three perspectives: experiencing physical activity, studying physical activity and practising a profession in physical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873226763
• ISBN13: 9780873226769
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Length: 599 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.8" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Excellent overview of the field of kinesiology

wonderful college level textbook for an introductory class in kinesiology. highly readable and engaging, which is shockingly nice given the topic. good use of colorful graphics and statistics. great inclusion of activity level differentials in persons of different economic/educationonal backgrounds. tha author and editors know their stuff and know how to write about it to make the material you need to know pop out. fun, factual, fascinating. good buy.