Introduction: human movement studies as a discipline and a profession -- Basic concepts of the musculoskeletal system -- Basic concepts of anthropometry -- Musculoskeletal changes throughout the life span -- Musculoskeletal adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of kinematics and kinetics -- Basic concepts of energetics -- Biomechanics across the life span -- Biomechanical adaptations to training -- Basic concepts of exercise metabolism -- Physiological adaptations to training -- Physiological capacity and performance across the life span --