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"Introduction to Kinesiology: The Science of Human Physical" Activity outlines the major concepts, principles, and experimental findings for the curious yet serious student interested in the field of kinesiology. Like most fields of science, it is important to provide kinesiology students with a textbook that covers the historical development of the field, discusses career opportunities, and provides the groundwork for future coursework. It is also important to clearly articulate the limit and scope of kinesiology by defining core knowledge and to emphasize the cross-disciplinary nature of kinesiology. "Introduction to Kinesiology" was designed to meet all of these requirements.
To improve the readability and the retention of the material, the chapters in "Introduction to Kinesiology" contain several features, including:
Student ObjectivesImportant Terms"Integrating Kinesiology: Putting It All Together" - questions and exercisesSection and Chapter Summaries"Kinesiology on the Web" - web links for more information
Marilyn Mitchell, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, where she teaches Motor Learning, Neuromotor Control Processes, and Introduction to Kinesiology. Dr. Mitchell earned her Ph.D. in physical education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a specialization in Motor Learning and Control. She served as Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has also served as president of the North American Society of Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Mitchell is a fellow in The National Academy of Kinesiology.

Used in conjunction with the main textbook, the "Activity Manual for Introduction to Kinesiology: The Science of Human Physical Activity" provides outstanding, accessible, hands-on application of the concepts of kinesiology.
Teaching kinesiology courses can be challenging given the scope of material across all the sub-fields. Additionally, there is often a lack of resources to provide expensive laboratory equipment for introductory classes. This manual provides instructors with laboratory experiences that involve all the students in the introductory class, as well as activities for individual students in programs that do not offer lab sections. The labs and activities in the manual require minimal and inexpensive equipment.
Many important features of the manual serve to enhance the textbook:
Activities are provided for each chapterOne or more labs are provided for each chapterAll activities and labs have a clearly stated purpose, an introduction, methods/materials, results and discussion questions, and reference sectionsAll activities and labs have relevant graphics, charts or tables to support learningDiscussion questions stimulate critical thinking and encourage further researchMany of the activities and labs use a cross-disciplinary approach to aid understanding of the material
The extensive range of activities in this manual makes it possible for professors to easily provide numerous opportunities for meaningful application of the study of kinesiology.
Marilyn Mitchell, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, where she teaches Motor Learning, Neuromotor Control Processes, and Introduction to Kinesiology. Dr. Mitchell earned her Ph.D. in physical education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a specialization in Motor Learning and Control. She served as Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has also served as president of the North American Society of Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity. Dr. Mitchell is a fellow in The National Academy of Kinesiology.
David Anderson, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at San Francisco State University and is the former Chair of the Department. Dr. Anderson earned his Ph.D. at Louisiana State University in the area of Motor Behavior. He has taught Introduction to Kinesiology, Motor Learning, Motor Development, Neuromotor Control Processes, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. Dr. Anderson is a member of the Institute of Human Development at the University of California, Berkeley. He works collaboratively with faculty around the world and participates in a number of professional organizations dedicated to promoting Kinesiology. Dr. Anderson is a Fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.
Cassandra Stewart, M.Sc. received her Master s Degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University, and is now a full time lecturer in the university's Department of Kinesiology. She has taught the Introduction to Kinesiology Lab, Beginning Weight Training, Becoming a Kinesiologist- GWAR, and Anatomical Kinesiology.
Jenny O, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, East Bay. She completed her honors degree in Sport and Physical Health and Education at Laurentian University, her Master s degree at the University of Windsor, and her Ph.D. at The University of Western Ontario. As an instructor, Dr. O places heavy emphasis on learning consciously-controlled self-regulatory skills which can facilitate consistent elite performance in physical activity and other life performance areas such as school, work, and social relationships.

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What do you have in common with the women of the Old Testament? With Eve? Or Sarah? Or Ruth? This 8-session group study will help you discover your links to the past and how God is still working today...in YOU Women's Stories for God's Glory is designed for groups of 8 participants to study the Old Testament and contemporary women who opened their hearts to God's support as they experienced the challenges of life. Through well-designed exercises, readings, and discussion questions, you will be invited to open your heart to his love and support as well. In addition to the formal Bible study, every session provides one participant with the opportunity to share the important milestones of her life and faith journey using the insightful LifeMap exercise. God's grace is evident as you hear other women's authentic life stories confirming that we are all on a journey to find God and live for him. Through this study you will not only discover the power that sustained our "sisters" of the past, you will discover seven "new sisters" that are supporting you in your walk with God and his son, Jesus. For Group Leaders: This is an excellent study for new women to get to know more seasoned women and to feel welcomed to be a part of what God is doing at your church. It will speak to the hearts of women not yet committed to faith; women returning to faith and wanting to grow deeper; and women with a deep and abiding faith. There is something for every women here It is a good tool for reaching out to women in challenging life situations encouraging them to follow Jesus. Each book includes a Leaders Guide to support and give insight into how to best lead the Bible study. Email support is also available from the author.