In an ever-evolving health and fitness landscape, educators need tools that bridge theory with practice. A Reference Guide for Teaching Kinesiology through Problem-Based Learning: Case Studies and Insights is designed to transform how students engage with the study of human movement. This innovative resource offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching Kinesiology, integrating foundational, applied, and sociocultural sciences through the lens of Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
Structured to support undergraduate teaching while remaining adaptable for graduate-level instruction, this book provides educators with ready-to-use activities and strategies that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Each chapter, authored by experts in the field, showcases successful PBL implementation across diverse sub-disciplinesfrom biomechanics and exercise physiology to sport sociology and ethics.
Whether designing inclusive fitness programs, analyzing movement mechanics, or navigating ethical dilemmas in sport management, students are challenged to synthesize knowledge across domains. PBL not only enhances academic outcomes but equips future practitioners with the confidence and competence to thrive in interdisciplinary teams and dynamic professional environments.
This book is more than a teaching guideits a catalyst for educational innovation. With practical tools, expert insights, and a glossary for technical clarity, Problem-Based Learning in Kinesiology empowers instructors to create engaging, experiential learning environments that prepare students for the complexities of modern Kinesiology practice.
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1. Problem-Based Learning in Anatomy and Physiology; Güne Aytaç
and Scott Lozanoff
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2. Problem-Based Learning in Exercise Physiology; Nicole Wood, Alain
Aguilar, and Peter Bodary
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3. Problem-Based Learning in Biomechanics; Laura-Anne Furlong, Jason
Power, and Sarah Breen
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4. Problem-Based Learning in Motor Control and Learning; Brittany
Heintz Walters and Jinsung Wang
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5. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Psychology; Andrew M. Lane, Amy
Bywater, Ross Cloak, and Daniel T. Robinson
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6. Problem-Based Learning in Health and Wellness; Erica Rauff and
Yolisa Duley
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7. Problem-Based Learning in Physical Education; Haichun Sun, Glenn
Hushman, Ang Chen, and Staci Drewson
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8. Adapted Physical Activity; Michael Block
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9. Problem-Based Learning in Sports Medicine; Saskia Richter and
Kelsey Picha
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10. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Coaching; Michael Castle, Robyn
Pinder, Chris Emsley, Daniel Spencer, and Andy Lane
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11. Problem-Based Learning in Exercise Programming; Casey Watkins,
Jonathon Weakley, and Marisa E Patrick
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12. Problem-Based Learning in Sport and Exercise Nutrition; Marnie
Clay
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13. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Management; Maylon Hanold and
Natalie Welch
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14. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Social Sciences; Michael Burke,
Brent McDonald, and Fiona McLachlan
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15. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Philosophy and Ethics; Colleen
English and Adam Pfleegor
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16. Problem-Based Learning in Sport Law; Kelli Rodriguez
Professor Sarah Shultz earned her PhD in Kinesiology from Temple University, USA and has held academic and leadership appointments in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia.
Dr. Brittany Heintz Walters earned her PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA. She is currently a faculty member in the Kinesiology Department at Seattle University, USA.
