History of Kinesiology

  • Kinesiology is developed by Dr. George Goodheart

    Early 1960’s he discovered the relationship between Chinese meridians and muscle groups, organs, and glands in the body.
  • NSCA Forms

    National Strength and Conditioning Association is formed.
  • An Advancement

    A study shows significant differences in cortical activity during the applied kinesiology testing of facilitated muscles versus inhibited muscles.
  • Further Advancement

    A study showing significant, reproducible differences between facilitated versus inhibited muscles through needle.
  • significant advancements

    A study showing interexaminer reliability of manual muscle testing for individual muscle testing.
  • Association Formed Related to Kinesiology

    CSCCa is formed, the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach Association