kinesiologies
Body movement studies
Kinesiologies is the plural of kinesiology, the study of body movement and mechanics.
The field examines how muscles, bones, and joints work together during physical activity.
In alternative medicine, applied kinesiology uses muscle testing to diagnose health problems—a practice mainstream medicine regards as pseudoscientific: Different kinesiologies offer competing frameworks for understanding movement disorders.
Quality of competitive play
- athletic trainingPreparing athletes physically
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- strength conditioningExercise to build power
- skill acquisitionGaining new abilities
performance analysis · training programs · fitness assessment · periodization · movement patterns
Science of organism movement
- exercise scienceStudy of bodily exertion
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- research methodsSystematic inquiry procedures
- motor controlRegulation of bodily movement
pedagogy · physical education · coursework · dissertations · theories · methodologies · textbooks · journals
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- injury recoveryHealing from bodily damage
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
- manual therapyHands-on physical treatment
clinical practice · patient care · neuromuscular · proprioception · occupational therapy · sports medicine · bodywork · somatic practices
Alternative therapy using life force
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- complementary medicineUnconventional treatments supplementing mainstream care
- body-mind connectionInterplay between physical and mental states
energy flow · craniosacral · reflexology · acupressure points · naturopathy · chiropractic
sports performance
Quality of competitive play
- athletic trainingPreparing athletes physically
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- strength conditioningExercise to build power
skill acquisition · performance analysis · training programs · fitness assessment · periodization · movement patterns
biomechanics
Science of organism movement
- exercise scienceStudy of bodily exertion
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- research methodsSystematic inquiry procedures
motor control · pedagogy · physical education · coursework · dissertations · theories · methodologies · textbooks · journals · degrees
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- injury recoveryHealing from bodily damage
- range of motionJoint's movement capacity
manual therapy · clinical practice · patient care · neuromuscular · proprioception · occupational therapy · sports medicine · bodywork · somatic practices
energy healing
Alternative therapy using life force
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- complementary medicineUnconventional treatments supplementing mainstream care
body-mind connection · energy flow · craniosacral · reflexology · acupressure points · naturopathy · chiropractic