kinesiology

American  

[ki-nee-see-ol-uh-jee, -zee-, kahy-] / kɪˌni siˈɒl ə dʒi, -zi-, kaɪ- /

noun

1. the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.

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kinesiology British  

/ kɪˌniːsɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human muscles

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Other Word Forms

• kinesiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of kinesiology

First recorded in 1890–95; from Greek kī́nēsi(s) “movement” ( kinesis ) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

I started with kinesiology until I realized I suck at science and math.

From Los Angeles Times

Moody said he already has a plan for himself: go to a four-year university, study kinesiology and become a physical therapist.

From Los Angeles Times

While eyes were on the pinnacle of sport at Melbourne Park, he was playing events on the third-tier ITF Tour and still finishing his kinesiology degree at university in the United States.

From BBC

Finishing his kinesiology degree at Texas Christian University in April was the point when he decided it was time to move into the professional ranks.

From BBC

“These criteria keep folding under the weight of closer scrutiny,” said Schultz, who is also a kinesiology professor at Penn State.

From Los Angeles Times