RT Book, Section A1 Hamilton, Nancy A1 Weimar, Wendi A1 Luttgens, Kathryn SR Print(0) ID 6153775 T1 Appendix G. Exercises for Kinesiological Analysis T2 Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion, 11e YR 2008 FD 2008 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-297297-9 LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6153775 RD 2024/10/12 AB These exercises and techniques, intended as laboratory material for the student, are presented for analysis (major joint and muscle action) of movements. Many are commonly used to develop strength, increase flexibility, and improve posture. In most instances they are organized according to the major body segments (the upper and lower extremities and the trunk–head–neck). Many of the exercises are illustrated by three views: (1) the starting position, (2) the movement, and (3) the return to the starting position. The various exercises were selected on the basis of their use in (1) physical fitness and posture programs, (2) conditioning programs for improving athletic performance, and (3) tests for assessing strength and muscular endurance. The sports and gymnastics techniques are representative of movements involving the imparting of motion to one’s own body and to external objects. The exercises are organized in the following series: