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Kinesiology 2501 test one: discovery the field of physical activity. Holistic nature of kinesiology: characteristic of humanity that underscores the interdependence and interrelatedness of mind, emotions, body and spirit. Kinesiology as an academic discipline: body of knowledge, conceptual framework, scholarly procedures (research collection), and process of discovery. Introduction to history & philosophy of sport and physical education. Sources for historical information: primary sources: diary, person, secondary sources: internet, media. 600 feet then became the name of a foot race. Evolved to the word stadium" a place where things are held. Over time it became known as a venue where athletic competitions took place. Our perspective and interpretations of events changes overtime based on the shit we go through. Great works of literature such as the iliad and the odyssey. Great architectural monuments like the pyramids of egypt, the parthenon in athens or the coliseum. The thoughts and ideas of ancient philosophers like socrates and plato in rome.