Kinesi-what???

Since I've come to school in August, I think I've told people what my major is almost 5 times a day. Half of those times they say, "what's that?" My only answer to save time and to not sound like a total nerd is, "it's kind of like athletic training!" Now that I have an outlet to share what Kinesiology really is, I hope everyone soon will know what this major does.

In result of an injury, whether it be emotional or physical, the whole body is affected. Kinesiology studies ways to relieve the stress from any given injury through rehabilitation. Kinesiology offers many different therapies for rehab such as reflexology, accupuncture, nutritional support, and even aromatherapy. Kinesiologists stress that a patients nutrition and diet are being monitored closely at all times, because diet plays a huge role in the healing process. Many of us who study Kinesiology continue on in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and even physicians assistants.

A huge part of Kinesiology is something called mechanical corrections. Kinesiologists use a process called muscle testing which measures how the nervous system controls its muscle functions. With over 200 bones and hundreds of muscles in the body, they all must be working together properly in order to maintain a healthy body.

If injury occurs your best bet is to find a well known Kinesiologist or physical therapist, they know what they're doing!

-Larissa Laeder

Source:
"What Is Kinesiology Used For?" Kinesiology Connection. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2015. <http://www.kinesiology.com.au/what-is-kinesiology-used-for>.