Refinement of Terminology in Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement

Abstract

The emergence of qualitative analysis of human movement as a subdiscipline within the discipline of Kinesiology has led to a slow refinement in definitions and terms used to describe the area as a whole and parts of the total analysis process. A 2003 paper by McKethan, Kernodle, Brantz, and Fischer illustrates some differences in use of terminology. Using their terminology, differences are noted with a view to standardizing terminology in the subdiscipline.