Cated to the study of human physical activity th e earlier use of the term kinesiology was restricted to applied biomechanics but recently it is becoming more common to use the term for representing the entire scope of the study of human movement and physical activity what is this scope all movements large and. Introduction to kinesiology the science of human physical activity second revised first edition mitchell marilyn amazoncomau books. Introduction to kinesiology the science of human physical activity outlines the major concepts principles and experimental findings for the curious yet serious student interested in the field of kinesiology like most fields of science it is important to provide kinesiology students with a textbook that covers the historical development of the field discusses career opportunities and provides the groundwork for future coursework