kinesiology
noun
ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy
kə-ˌnē-sē-ˈä-lə-jē 
kī-,
-zē-
: the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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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.
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Her mother taught kinesiology and health education.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Two of their pitching coaches came from the college game, Chris Fetter from Michigan and Robin Lund, a former kinesiology professor, from Iowa.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
These tights are designed with compressive panels that mimic the kinesiology taping techniques that physical therapists sometimes use to support injured runners.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Those affected by the fires may have a range of feelings, which can also show up in physical symptoms like a racing heart or sweaty palms, says Jason Moser, professor of psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience at Michigan State University.
—Alice Park, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Two of their pitching coaches came from the college game, Chris Fetter from Michigan and Robin Lund, a former kinesiology professor, from Iowa.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 May 2025
These tights are designed with compressive panels that mimic the kinesiology taping techniques that physical therapists sometimes use to support injured runners.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Those affected by the fires may have a range of feelings, which can also show up in physical symptoms like a racing heart or sweaty palms, says Jason Moser, professor of psychology, kinesiology, and neuroscience at Michigan State University.
—Alice Park, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Kinesiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinesiology. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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kinesiology
noun
ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy
kə-ˌnē-sē-ˈäl-ə-jē
kī-
kī-
-zē-
plural kinesiologies
: the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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