Definition: A body of knowledge organized around a certain theme or focus deemed worthy of study.
Example: Kinesiology is a discipline focused on the study of physical activity, specifically human physical activity.
Sub-Discipline
Definition: A specialized area within a broader, more established discipline.
Related Parent Disciplines: Psychology, Physiology, Sociology, Biology, History, Philosophy.
Example: Chapters 4 through 10 will focus on sub-disciplines of kinesiology, which are areas of concentration that help understand how sub-disciplines affect human physical activity.
Importance in Kinesiology
Understanding how the body moves (e.g., running, walking, jumping, throwing a ball).
The body's physiological and anatomical capabilities.
Psychological processes and their impact on performance.
Interrelation of Sub-Disciplines
Purpose: To better understand how human physical activity is affected by various factors.
Requirement: Kinesiology students must develop knowledge of the language, theories, and conceptual frameworks from multiple major disciplines and apply them to physical activity.
Objective: To see how different areas affect human physical activity through the textbook and lecture assistance.
Historical Context
Historical events from the late 1700s to the present have influenced physical activity choices and perceptions of what is acceptable.
Understanding sub-disciplines helps in comprehensively understanding the study of human movement.