KIN  428/Aesthetics of Human Movement 
(Dr. Don Bethe)

Aesthetics \es-'the-tik, is-\ noun, a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation of beauty of art; a particular taste for or approach to what is pleasing to the senses and especially sight.

Beauty \'byÜ-tee\ noun, the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit; a particularly graceful, ornamental, or excellent quality. 

Websites & Productions Related to Aesthetic Movement:

• Cirque de Solei

• Fine Art, Ltd. (Sport & Olympic Memorabilia)

• Ingrid O Neil (Sport & Olympic Memorabilia)

• Leonardo da Vinci Drawings (Incredible vision and study!)

• Shaolin Monks "Wheel of Life"

• University of Pennsylvania (J. William White Collection of R. Tait Mc Kenzie sculptures)

• US Sports Academy (Sport Art Collection)

On-Line Aesthetics of Human Movement Portfolio: I also created an actual portfolio for the in-class presentation.  However, I also wanted to create an "on-line" aesthetics section that everyone could use at a later date.

1. Balance & Stability

2. Mobility

3. Rock Climbing

4. RonJones.Org Website

5. Jack La Lanne-Functional Training Pioneer

6. Movement Inspiration: Quotes & Photos

   • Steve Prefontaine on the Beauty of Running

7. Body Art

Other Items Related to Aesthetics Portfolio:

• Balance Instruction Unit (PDF)

• Olympic Posters

Sport Artists:

• Ernie Barnes (paintings)

• Hans Erni (stamps) 

• John Groth (drawings)

• Andrew J. Kozar (sport art author) 

• R. Tait Mc Kenzie (sculptures)

• Victor Salmones (sculptures)

• Ruth Silverman (photos)

• Daniel You (paintings)

Body Building Form Project: I researched the aesthetic beauty of the human body during body building competitions.  I did not examine the actual training, supplements, or specialized nutrition related to body building. This project was focused upon the judging criteria, form, style, show techniques, and beauty requirements related to competition and scoring.

• Body Building Form Class Handout (PDF)

Body Building Links

• FLEX (Official Journal of the IFBB)

• International Federation of Body BuildBuilders/IFBB (Sanctioning Organization)

• IFBB Amateur Rule Book

• Muscle Beach History (Ron Jones)

• Muscle Beach History (Smithsonian Magazine)

• Muscle & Fitness Magazine

• Muscle & Fitness-Hers Magazine

• Schwarzenegger.Com (Arnold's Body Building Section--Get Pumped!)

Arnold, May 1969

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