ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy

[ki-nee-see-ol-uh-jee, -zee-, kahy-]
noun
the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.

Origin:
1890–95; < Greek kī́nēsi(s) movement (see kinesis) + -o- + -logy

ki·ne·si·ol·o·gist, noun
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kinesiology (kɪˌniːsɪˈɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human muscles

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kinesiology ki·ne·si·ol·o·gy (kə-nē'sē-ŏl'ə-jē, -zē-, kī-)
n.
The study of muscular movement, especially the mechanics of human motion.


kin'e·sim'e·ter (kĭn'ĭ-sĭm'ĭ-tər, kī'nĭ-) n.

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Example sentences
Majors and areas of study include elementary and secondary education,
  kinesiology, and special education.
He later enrolled in a community college, which led to a scholarship from
  Texas, which led to a degree in kinesiology.
Sage is on the faculty of the departments of sociology and kinesiology.
If you want to rely on science, welcome to the world of kinesiology, the study
  of body movement.
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