- Docente: David Neil Manners
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-EDF/01
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: David Neil Manners (Modulo 1) Francesco Pegreffi (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Exercise and Sport Sciences (cod. 8766)
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have the basic knowledge
required to analyse and describe the mechanical effects of muscle
activation in the kinetic chain; they will know the principles of
skilled human performance, the basic elements of the analysis of
physical fitness and the relationship between qualities, physical
abilities and motor activity.
Course contents
Module I
Terminology used to describe movement
Definitions. Function of movement. Reference axes and planes.
Components and structure of movement
Postural schema (stations and attitudes)
Basic motor schema
Dynamic motor schema
Skilled motor performance
Principles of skilled motor performance
Motor abilities: motor coordination abilities and physical performance capacity
Motor skills
Mechanics of movement
Types of movement (linear, rotational, curvilinear)
Units of measure
Composition and decomposition of forces, in particular musculo-skeletal forces
Muscle
Properties and structure of muscle
Mechanism of contraction
Types of muscle contraction
Metabolic processes related to muscle action
Neurological bases of movement
Role of central and peripheral nervous systems in control of movement
Proprioceptors and reflexes
Motor learning
Methodology relating to movement for specific purposes
Methods and techniques of evaluation of movement in various motor and sporting activities
Motor activity and physical fitness
Organization, programming, and role of exercise in physical education, rehabilitation, fitness and sports training
Module II
Analysis of human movement
Definition of human movement
Study methodology and didactic integration with use of literature, using PubMed
Kinesiological axes and planes
Kinetic relationship between muscles and joints
The forces involved in the production of the movement
Influence of gravity on muscle contraction
Centre of gravity and support polygon
Kinetic chains (open and closed)
Levers
Biological levers
Joint physiology
Properties of joints (mobility, stability, confricabilità, proprioceptivity)
Detailed examples: shoulder, hip, knee, ankle
Functional and structural postural alterations
Postural evaluation, both manual and using new technologies
Practical exercises
Analysis of the movements of the human body and kinesiological evaluation of exercise; examination of static and dynamic posture, kinesiological “stations” and “attitudes”.
Readings/Bibliography
Teaching materials made available online and notes taken during classes.
Suggested supplementary texts:
A.I. Kapandji - Anatomia funzionale (3 volumes). Maloine-Monduzzi
F. Casolo - Lineamenti di teoria e metodologia del movimento umano. Vita & Pensiero
B. A. Gowitzke , M. Milner - The scientific basis of human motion human - second ed. EMSI – ROME
R.A. Schmidt and C.A. Wrisberg - Apprendimento motorio e prestazione. Società Stampa Sportiva
Teaching methods
Module I
Lectures.
Module II
Lectures. The first part of the lesson is dedicated to explaining the topic in the program. The teaching part is always integrated with practical demonstrations supported by video and photographic material. At the end of the lesson time is always reserved for students’ questions and further clarifications concerning the topics discussed.
Practical group exercises
Practicals are undertaken by students divided into three groups. Each group participates in 4 practicals of 2 hours each.
They are held at the “Garden Sporting Center”, Rimini.
The timetable for practicals will be announced by the lecturer during classes.
Assessment methods
The student must pass a preliminary exam to register for the final exams of the integrated course 72562.
Written preliminary exam to test knowledge of:
- definitions of movement terminology
- description of a figure (global posture and alignment, and relative position and movement of body segments, holds, movements of single joints)
- analysis of axes and planes of movement of a figure
Final written exam to test knowledge of material not tested by the preliminary exam, and to check students' comprehension of various aspects of the subject and their interconnections.
Theory and Methodology of Human Movement I (duration 90 minutes)
- Part 1 – Multiple choice quiz (18 points)
The student must respond correctly to a minimum of 12 questions in order to obtain the maximum score. Marks will be reduced in proportion to the number of incorrect responses.
- Part 2 – open response questions (18 points)
The student can obtain the maximum score by answering three questions (3 x 6 marks) from a choice of six. If the student attempts to answer more than three questions, the three best responses will be used to calculate the final marks.
Theory and Methodology of Human Movement II (duration 45 minutes)
The test includes two parts:
- Part 1 – Multiple choice quiz (15 questions)
Each correct answer is evaluated 1 point and serves to evaluate the general learning of the subject.
- Part 2 – open response questions (3 questions)
Each answer is evaluated from 1 to 5 points based on the completeness, critical ability and ability of the student to individualise their answer.
Teaching tools
Module I
Lessons will be accompanied by visual aids.
Module II
The lessons are always accompanied by video and photographic material. Educational material (including anatomical models/skeleton) is used when necessary.
The use of bibliographic search engines is illustrated, using PubMed as an example (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/).
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Any students with specific learning difficulties are requested to contact the lecturer as early as possible, to discuss possible modifications or additions to teaching materials, as well as assessment methods.
Office hours
See the website of David Neil Manners
See the website of Francesco Pegreffi