Introduction to Kinesiology: Studying Physical Activity, Fifth Edition With Web Study Guide, by Shirl J. Hoffman (Editor), offers a comprehensive overview of the field of kinesiology for students. This engaging, four-color textbook explores common career paths, questions, and ideas that are integral to this dynamic and expanding discipline. The book stimulates curiosity about the vast field of kinesiology, providing a foundational understanding that students can build upon through further study. It also generates awareness of long-standing and current issues that professionals in kinesiology strive to understand and resolve.

Editors Shirl J. Hoffman and Duane V. Knudson have retained the book’s strong framework while using instructor feedback to streamline and condense the text, adding new and updated content. The fifth edition features a completely revitalized web study guide that encourages students to apply classroom content to real-world activities, preparing them better for exams. This web study guide integrates reading assignments with gradable activities, allowing instructors to monitor student progress, test understanding of key concepts, and adjust classroom discussions and pace.

Additional updates include the incorporation of recent data, research, and graphics to reflect the most recent discoveries in the field. With 475 pages of content, this edition is a valuable resource for students embarking on their journey into kinesiology. The book’s dimensions are 8.5 x 11 inches and it carries the ISBN-10: 1492549924, ISBN-13: 978-1492549925. It was published on October 6, 2017, by Human Kinetics.