| word | kinesiology |
|---|---|
| definition | The scientific study of human movement. |
| eg_sentence | With a kinesiology degree in hand, she landed a job as a rehab therapist for patients following heart surgery. |
| explanation | Kinesiologists study the acquisition of motor skills, the mechanical aspects of movement, and the body's responses to physical activity. A kinesiologist may work in a public-school fitness program, design exercise programs for people with and without disabilities, or work with patients recovering from disease, accidents, and surgery. As a field of research, kinesiology focuses particularly on the mechanics of muscular activity |
| IPA | ˌkɪnɪˌsiˈɑləʤi |
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