Introduction to Exercise Science

Duane V. Knudson, PhD, is a Regents’ Professor and University Distinguished Professor in the department of health and human performance at Texas State University, where he teaches biomechanics and research methods. He earned his doctorate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and has held tenured faculty positions at three universities. His research areas are in the biomechanics of tennis, stretching, qualitative movement diagnosis, the learning of biomechanical concepts, and research quality.Knudson has authored more than 168 peer-reviewed articles, 26 chapters, and three books: Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement, and Biomechanical Principles of Tennis Technique. He also coedited the top-selling text Introduction to Kinesiology.He has received numerous state, regional, national, and international awards for his research and leadership, and he has been elected a fellow of four scholarly societies, including the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology. He has served as department chair, associate dean, and president of the American Kinesiology Association and as president of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports.

• Part I. Foundational KnowledgeChapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and KinesiologyDuane V. KnudsonThe Disciplines of Exercise Science and KinesiologySources of Knowledge of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Professional CareersHolistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceExercise Science and Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 2. Musculoskeletal AnatomyDuane V. KnudsonAnatomy and Exercise ScienceStructure of the BodySkeletal Anatomy PreviewMuscular Anatomy PreviewIntegration of Anatomy and Exercise ScienceWrap-UpChapter 3. Measurement and StatisticsMatthew T. MaharBenefits and History of Measurement in Exercise ScienceMeasurement Concepts in Exercise ScienceStatistics Commonly Used in Exercise ScienceWrap-UpPart II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise ScienceChapter 4. BiomechanicsKathy SimpsonBenefits of Biomechanics KnowledgeWhat Do Biomechanists Do?History of BiomechanicsResearch Methods for BiomechanicsOverview of Knowledge in BiomechanicsWrap-UpChapter 5. Exercise PhysiologyJennifer L. CaputoBenefits of Exercise Physiology KnowledgeWhat Do Exercise Physiologists Do?History of Exercise PhysiologyResearch Methods in Exercise PhysiologyOverview of Knowledge in Exercise PhysiologyWrap-UpChapter 6. Motor BehaviorKatherine T. Thomas and Xiangli GuBenefits of Motor Behavior KnowledgeWhat Do Motor Behaviorists Do?History of Motor BehaviorResearch Methods for Motor BehaviorOverview of Knowledge in Motor BehaviorWrap-UpChapter 7. Sport and Exercise PsychologyLindsay E. KippBenefits of Sport and Exercise PsychologyWhat Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do?History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyResearch Methods for Sport and Exercise PsychologyOverview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise PsychologyWrap-UpChapter 8. Physical Activity EpidemiologyDuck-chul LeeBenefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology KnowledgeWhat Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do?History of Physical Activity EpidemiologyResearch Methods in Physical Activity EpidemiologyOverview of Knowledge in Physical Activity EpidemiologyWrap-UpPart III. Related Professional SubdisciplinesChapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based PracticeJames L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. MyersBenefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise ScienceCommon Research Designs Used in Exercise ScienceOverview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based PracticeWrap-UpChapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport ScienceBroderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. KreiderWhat Do Sport Performance Specialists Do?History of Sport PerformanceResearch Methods in Sport PerformanceOverview of Knowledge in Sport PerformanceWrap-UpChapter 11. Medicine and Allied HealthChad Starkey and Julie CavallarioDiagnostics in Medicine and Allied HealthTypes of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied HealthRoles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health ProfessionalsApplied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied HealthWrap-Up