November 26, 2007
kinesiology
(n.)

the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement

Pronunciation:
keh-NEE-see-OLL-uh-gee

In a sentence:
An accomplished sprinter and hurdler, Katherine was very interested in learning about kinesiology; unfortunately, she’d spent so much time training that she’d never learned how to read.

In a different sentence:
Larry—intent on turning his children into world-class athletes—favored academic articles pertaining to kinesiology over traditional “bedtime stories.”

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