Question

Explain one similarity AND one difference between kinesiology and psychology research.

Answer 1

According to the American Kinesiology Association; Kinesiology is the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life”. However, Psychology is the study aimed at understanding the basic circuitry of the mind and brain leading to the successful development and exploring the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence behavior. Hence one difference is that Kinesiology is the study of physical activity while Psychology is the study of factors that influence behavior. One similarity is the fact that both these studies are aimed at improving the health which according to the definition of WHO is; is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity