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 Knowledge Chapter 1. The Scope of Exercise Science and Kinesiology Duane V. Knudson The Disciplines of Exercise Science and Kinesiology Sources of Knowledge of Exercise Science Exercise Science and Professional Careers Holistic Study of Subdisciplines of Exercise Science Exercise Science and Evidence-Based Practice Wrap-Up Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal Anatomy Duane V. Knudson Anatomy and Exercise Science Structure of the Body Skeletal Anatomy Preview Muscular Anatomy Preview Integration of Anatomy and Exercise Science Wrap-Up Chapter 3. Measurement and Statistics Matthew T. Mahar Benefits and History of Measurement in Exercise Science Measurement Concepts in Exercise Science Statistics Commonly Used in Exercise Science Wrap-Up Part II. Major Subdisciplines of Exercise Science Chapter 4. Biomechanics Kathy Simpson Benefits of Biomechanics Knowledge What Do Biomechanists Do? History of Biomechanics Research Methods for Biomechanics Overview of Knowledge in Biomechanics Wrap-Up Chapter 5. Exercise Physiology Jennifer L. Caputo Benefits of Exercise Physiology Knowledge What Do Exercise Physiologists Do? History of Exercise Physiology Research Methods in Exercise Physiology Overview of Knowledge in Exercise Physiology Wrap-Up Chapter 6. Motor Behavior Katherine T. Thomas and Xiangli Gu Benefits of Motor Behavior Knowledge What Do Motor Behaviorists Do? History of Motor Behavior Research Methods for Motor Behavior Overview of Knowledge in Motor Behavior Wrap-Up Chapter 7. Sport and Exercise Psychology Lindsay E. Kipp Benefits of Sport and Exercise Psychology What Do Sport and Exercise Psychology Professionals Do? History of Sport and Exercise Psychology Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Psychology Overview of Knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology Wrap-Up Chapter 8. Physical Activity Epidemiology Duck-chul Lee Benefits of Physical Activity Epidemiology Knowledge What Do Physical Activity Epidemiologists Do? History of Physical Activity Epidemiology Research Methods in Physical Activity Epidemiology Overview of Knowledge in Physical Activity Epidemiology Wrap-Up Part III. Related Professional Subdisciplines Chapter 9. Research and Evidence-Based Practice James L. Farnsworth II and Natalie L. Myers Benefits of Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science Common Research Designs Used in Exercise Science Overview of Using Research to Support Evidence-Based Practice Wrap-Up Chapter 10. Sport Performance: Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Sport Science Broderick L. Dickerson, Drew E. Gonzalez, Scott M. Battley, and Richard B. Kreider What Do Sport Performance Specialists Do? History of Sport Performance Research Methods in Sport Performance Overview of Knowledge in Sport Performance Wrap-Up Chapter 11. Medicine and Allied Health Chad Starkey and Julie Cavallario Diagnostics in Medicine and Allied Health Types of Interventive Exercise in Medicine and Allied Health Roles and Scope of Practice for Medical and Allied Health Professionals Applied and Translational Exercise Science Research in Medicine and Allied Health Wrap-Up