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Title: Kinesiology


1
Kinesiology
  • By
  • ISHMEL SAHID
  • GLORIA BACH

2
History of Kinesiology
  • Where did Kinesiology come from?
  • Roots in the early sixties w/ George Goodheart,
    an American Chiropractor.
  • Began muscle testing to evaluate muscle
    performance, posture and general structural
    imbalances.
  • Developed system called Applied Kinesiology
  • Shared knowledge with other chiropractors and
    professionals.

3
KINESIOLOGY BREAKDOWN
  • Kinesiology refers to the study of muscles and
    movement in the body
  • Now seen and used in a wider context
  • Kinesiology uses simple, safe, precise muscle
    testing procedures (M Testing) to find problem
    areas
  • Utilizes
  • Massage
  • Touch
  • Nutrition
  • Energy reflexes

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4
USES FOR KINESIOLOGY
  • Pain
  • Stress and confusion
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fatigue and tiredness
  • Back pain
  • Learning disabilities
  • Allergies
  • Nervous disorders
  • Sports injuries
  • Personal development
  • General well-being

5
HOW DOES KINESIOLOGY WORK?
  • M Testing is a form of biofeedback
  • A particular muscle is held in a contracted state
  • Pressure is applied to this stiffened muscle.
  • If the muscle holds or locks, it is considered
    a positive feedback response.
  • Many different types of stress are tested to see
    how they affect the person.
  • IS THIS A FORM OF MEDICAL TREATMENT?
  • NO. Kinesiology can help identify blockage and
    balance
  • It is not used to diagnose, treat, or work with
    named diseases.
  • Kinesiology enhances the bodys innate ability.
  • It is not a substitute for seeing a licensed
    doctor

6
SUB-MAJORS
  • The field of Kinesiology branches off into a
    numerous amount of health career choices which
    include
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Physical educator
  • Nutritionist
  • Chiropracticioner
  • Sports Management
  • Exercise and fitness consultant
  • Athletic trainer..

7
SUB-MAJORS continued
  • Four sub-majors
  • Athletic training
  • Exercise and fitness
  • Kinesiology
  • Health and fitness management

8
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Work with people ages 9-97
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Kinesiology sessions generally last for an hour
    depending on the sub-major
  • Some practitioners will send a questionnaire
    prior to the first visit
  • Most will take a detailed history at the first
    session
  • The assessment will include muscle testing

9
Salary Rate
  • Salaries are within a middle class range,
    depending on the sub-major field
  • Typical athletic trainer (bachelor's degree)
    32,000 a year.
  • Physical therapist (masters degree) 40,00 a
    year.
  • Sport psychologist (doctrine) 50,000 a year
  • Generally, the more education, the more money

10
GETTING INTO THE FIELD
  • Beginnings
  • Reason for pursuing a career in kinesiology
  • Techniques are simple, effective, fascinating,
    and easy to use
  • High School Preparation
  • Take at least 4 years of math (AP/IB highly
    recommended)
  • 3-4 years of general science Biology, Chemistry,
    Anatomy, Physics
  • Further High School Preparation
  • Watch your friends and family in motion
  • Take detailed notes
  • Tell them what theyre doing wrong and how they
    can improve their health and life.

11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  • Ms.Nikiya Harris, HCOP Pre-college Coordinator
  • Mr. Duane Mueller, HCOP Counselor
  • Ms. Marion L. McDowell, Assistant Dean
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