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Foundations of Kinesiology
Studying Human Movement and Health |
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Student Workbook (2nd Edition)
Price: $19.95 / copy
Shipping: $8.95 first item; 1.75 each additional item
Specifications: • 8.5 x 11 layflat perfect binding format • three-hole punched and perforated pages • 23 chapters (one for each textbook chapter) • 328 pages • over 120 activities, plus key terms, a summary quiz, and a culminating assignment for each chapter (see content and sample pages below)
ISBN: 978-0-920905-12-8
Publication date: July 2010
Paul Nalli, BSc (Spec. Hons.), BEd, MA
Paul graduated from York University in 2000 with an honors bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and obtained his bachelor of education from York University in 2002. Currently, Paul is a vice principal at St. Joseph Secondary School in the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Prior to administration, Paul served as the department head of Health & Physical Education and Visual & Performing Arts at Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School in Dufferin-Peel and as a night school administrator in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.
Paul is also the first Canadian admitted into the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program in the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame. In July 2011, he graduated from Notre Dame with a masters of arts degree in educational administration. Paul is a published author and academic reviewer, and he has additional teaching qualifications in science (biology), physical education, religion, and special education. Other than professional development, Paul spends his spare time travelling with his wife and family and playing golf. Paul is a health and fitness devotee, a culinary enthusiast, a wildlife supporter and pet lover, an avid Denver Broncos fan, and of course a Notre Dame Fighting Irish footfall fan.
Peter Klavora
 Peter Klavora is an Associate Professor Emeritus from the Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto. Professor Klavora received his degrees from the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia. For more than three decades, he was committed to teaching motor learning, sport psychology, coaching theory, and statistics and research methods at the University of Toronto. Early in his teaching career, Professor Klavora became interested in publishing in these fields. He authored, coauthored, and creatively edited over 40 texts, activity books, manuals, and guides. He also published 64 papers in refereed scientific and professional journals. Other creative professional work included the development of several innovative products and videos in the field of physical education.
Professor Klavora was an active member and president of the Canadian Society of Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology. He was also an international and national presenter at more than 60 scientific gatherings.
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Student Resources ( Visit)
- Quizzes
An assortment of multiple choice and true or false questions are selected by the instructor from the extensive pool of questions available for each chapter. Quizzes are graded on the click of a button. Students get immediate feedback and can take the test as often as necessary to achieve a perfect score. The score is automatically sent to the instructor’s Real-time Grade Book. Helps instructors gage student progress and their grasp of the material. Can be previewed and printed. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- Tests
Like the quizzes, instructors can draw from an extensive pool of questions to develop tests of varying lengths from any number of chapters. The test can be previewed and printed to be used for in-class examination. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- The Challenger or Bell Ringer Tests
Assigned tests are given a time limit. The test results are sent automatically to the instructor’s Real-time Grade Book. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- Real-time Grade Book
Student grades from quizzes, tests, and bell ringers are recorded automatically and can be exported to an excel spreadsheet, as a pdf document, a csv file, or other course managing systems. Crossword puzzle results can also be recorded to award bonus points to students.
- Review Flashcards
Questions are posed on one side of the card and answers are provided on the other side. Can be used as an interactive way to review the key terms in the textbook or to test your understanding of these terms with fill-in-the-blanks and other questions. Choose from over 400 items.
- Crosswords
Using puzzles as a learning tool allows students to learn and have fun at the same time. Interactive, challenging, and fun – these crosswords are sure to motivate, stimulate, and encourage student achievement. If assigned as “homework,” completed puzzles can also be sent to the Real-time Grade Book. Helps instructors gage student progress and their grasp of the material. One to three puzzles per chapter.
- PowerPoint Presentations
Slideshow presentations created in Microsoft PowerPoint© for each textbook chapter have been converted to pdf format for printing. These printable slides make great teaching and learning tools for presenting chapter reviews and a great asset for visual learners.
- Lesson Websites
Students are directed to relevant chapter- and subject-specific websites that offer additional learning material, which can serve as a springboard for a variety of online assignments or projects.
- Success Learning Strategies
Some students know where they want to go, but don’t know quite how to get there. These study tips and strategies will help guide students on the path to academic improvement and success.
Instructor Resources ( Visit)
- Quizzes
An assortment of multiple choice and true or false questions are selected by the instructor from the extensive pool of questions available for each chapter. Quizzes are graded on the click of a button. Students get immediate feedback and can take the test as often as necessary to achieve a perfect score. The score is automatically sent to the instructor’s Real-time Grade Book. Helps instructors gage student progress and their grasp of the material. Can be previewed and printed. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- Tests
Like the quizzes, instructors can draw from an extensive pool of questions to develop tests of varying lengths from any number of chapters. The test can be previewed and printed to be used for in-class examination. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- The Challenger or Bell Ringer Tests
Assigned tests are given a time limit. The test results are sent automatically to the instructor’s Real-time Grade Book. Choose from over 1,000 questions.
- Real-time Grade Book
Student grades from quizzes, tests, and bell ringers are recorded automatically and can be exported to an excel spreadsheet, as a pdf document, a csv file, or other course managing systems. Crossword puzzle results can also be recorded to award bonus points to students.
- Review Flashcards
Questions are posed on one side of the card and answers are provided on the other side. Can be used as an interactive way to review the key terms in the textbook or to test your understanding of these terms with fill-in-the-blanks and other questions. Choose from over 400 items.
- Crosswords
Using puzzles as a learning tool allows students to learn and have fun at the same time. Interactive, challenging, and fun – these crosswords are sure to motivate, stimulate, and encourage student achievement. If assigned as “homework,” completed puzzles can also be sent to the Real-time Grade Book. Helps instructors gage student progress and their grasp of the material. One to three puzzles per chapter.
- PowerPoint Presentations
Slideshow presentations created in Microsoft PowerPoint© for each textbook chapter have been converted to pdf format for printing. These printable slides make great teaching and learning tools for presenting chapter reviews and a great asset for visual learners.
- Lesson Websites
Students are directed to relevant chapter- and subject-specific websites that offer additional learning material, which can serve as a springboard for a variety of online assignments or projects.
- Success Learning Strategies
Some students know where they want to go, but don’t know quite how to get there. These study tips and strategies will help guide students on the path to academic improvement and success.
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| UNIT 2: Physiology of Movement |
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CHAPTER 4: Muscle Structure and Function |
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CHAPTER 6: Energy for Muscular Activity |
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CHAPTER 5: Muscles at Work |
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CHAPTER 7: The Heart and Lungs at Work |
| UNIT 3: Biomechanics and Motor Control |
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CHAPTER 8: How Do I Move? The Science of Biomechanics |
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CHAPTER 11: Information Processing in Human Movement |
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CHAPTER 9:
Technology and Sport |
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CHAPTER 12: Movement Intelligence: A Vast Store of Motor Programs |
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Chapter 10
Growth, Motor Development, and Physical Literacy |
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Chapter 13
Motor Learning in Practice: Skill Acquisition |
| UNIT 4: Fitness and Health |
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CHAPTER 14:
Introduction to Health and Wellness |
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CHAPTER 16: The Nutrition Connection |
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CHAPTER 15: Physical Fitness |
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CHAPTER 17: Weight Management: Finding a Healthy Balance |
| UNIT 5: Psychosocial kinesiology |
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Chapter 18:
The Mental Side of Human Performance |
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Chapter 21:
Philosophy of Sport |
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Chapter 19:
Society, Culture, and Sport |
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Chapter 22:
Technology, Sport, and the Body |
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Chapter 20:
Physical Activity and Sport Issues |
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CHAPTER 23: Career Opportunities (Appendix) |
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