kinesiology
noun
ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy
kə-ˌnē-sē-ˈä-lə-jē
kī-,
-zē-
: the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement
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Kinesiologists study the acquisition of motor skills, the mechanical aspects of movement, and the body's responses to physical activity. A kinesiologist may work in a public-school fitness program, design exercise programs for people with and without disabilities, or work with patients recovering from disease, accidents, and surgery. As a field of research, kinesiology focuses particularly on the mechanics of muscular activity.
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“Kinesiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kinesiology. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.
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