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kinesiology Definition

ki·nesi·ol·ogy (ki nē′sē älə jē, kī-; --zē-)

noun

the science or study of human muscular movements, esp. as applied in physical education

Etymology: < Gr kinēsis, motion < kinein, to move (see cite) + -logy

kinesiology Usage Examples

Converse of object

apply: Applied kinesiology for low back pain: a randomized clinical trial with an initial feasibility study.

Adjective modifier

educational: Last year I had the opportunity to work with a Russian developmental psychologist who uses Brain Gym and educational kinesiology.

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