Kinesiology
Finding Freedom Through Movement
Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, incorporating principles from anatomy, physiology, and psychology to understand performance, disease.

Functions and Applications of Kinesiology
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Rehabilitation: Helping people, including those with disabilities, regain or maintain optimal physical function and mobility through methods like physical and occupational therapy.
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Fitness and health: Designing physical conditioning programs for individuals of all ages and abilities, and using psychological techniques to improve performance and well-being.
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Disease prevention: Examining how movement impacts health and developing strategies for disease prevention.
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Performance improvement: Enhancing physical performance through exercise training, strength and conditioning, and sports psychology.
Head and Neck
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Flexion
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Extension
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Rotation
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Lateral Flexion
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Tilt
Spine and Thorax
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Flexion
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Extension
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Rotation
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Lateral flexion
Pelvis
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Anterior tilt
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Posterior tilt
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Lateral tilt
Hip
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Flexion
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Extension
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Abduction
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Adduction
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Medial Rotation
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Lateral Rotation
Knee
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Flelxion
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Extension
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Lateral rotation of flexed knee
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Medial rotation of flexed knee
Ankle, Foot, and Toes
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Dorsiflexion of ankle
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Plantar flexion of ankle
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Inversion of foot
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Eversion of foot
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Flexion of toes
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Extension of toes
Scapula
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Elevation
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Depression
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Upward Rotation
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Downward Rotation
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Abduction
Shoulder
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Flexion
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Extension
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Horizontal adduction
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Horizontal abduction
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Medial rotation
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Lateral rotation
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Adduction
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Abduction
Elbow and Forearm
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Flexion of elbow
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Extension of elbow
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Supination of forearm
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Pronation of forearm
Wrist
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Flexion
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Extension
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Abduction
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Adduction