99720 - Human Kinesiology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will have the knowledge to describe and analyze the human motor events from a physical point of view. In particular, it is able to consider the movements of the human body as a particular aspect of solid mechanics in its various components: kinematic, static, dynamic. The student becomes aware of that 'Kinesiological information is the basis of all science motor and has the basics for all applications of functional movement.

Course contents

Kinesiology

• Definition of Kinesiology
  
  

Forces

• Static and dynamic effects of forces
• Forces involved in making movement and body attitude

Posture

• Definition of Posture
• Factors affecting posture
• Posture assessment
• Incorrect postures

Locomotion

• Locomotion and its elements

Plantar Vault

• The plantar vault and its modifications

Thoracic cage

• Functions of the rib cage
  Kinesiology of breathing

Readings/Bibliography

• Anatomia funzionale Set 1, 2, 3 di Adalbert Ibrahim Kapandji [https://www.amazon.it/Adalbert-Ibrahim-Kapandji/e/B001IQXLMY/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1] – Monduzzi Editoriale

Recommended References r

• Chinesiologia - Testo AtlanteVanniniEdizione Picci

PDF of the slides used during the lectures will be available on the “Virtual” platform of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.

It is recommended not to print the material well in advance of the reference lectures, as the lecturer may make changes to it.

Teaching methods

Lectures with multimedia aids. Lecture material presented in class will be available on the "Virtual" platform of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.

Assessment methods

The examination in "Human Kinesiology" consists of an oral test.

All tests are in-person. Please note that the online mode will be activated in case of emergency by communication from the University of Bologna

The oral test is accessed only after obtaining IDONITY in the written test in module 2. The written test only gives eligibility and therefore should not be averaged with the oral test.

The final test consists of an oral interview on the topics covered in the course syllabus.

The examination will also include questions designed to test:

- the level of depth of the topic presented;

- the knowledge of the other contents of the program;

- the ability to make logical-deductive connections between different topics;

- the degree of organic understanding of the topics covered during the lectures.

For the assessment of the student's/student's preparation, the lecturer may use additional questions aimed at analyzing aspects related to the main topics. The following will be assessed: the ability to expound correctly, completely and critically on the required topics; the clarity of exposition and the ability to use the specific language of the discipline.

Criteria for awarding final grade:

• 18-19: preparation on a very limited number of topics; ability to analyze present only with teacher support; overall fairly correct use of language.
• 20-24: preparation on a limited number of topics; ability to analyze independently confined to executive issues; correct language.
• 25-29: preparation on a wide range of topics; ability for independent critical analysis; good command of specific terminology.
• 30: Comprehensive preparation on all course topics; critical autonomy in analysis and connections between contents; full command of disciplinary language and argumentative and reflective ability.
• 30 cum laude: organic and integrated view of the topics covered; critical and informed use of knowledge; ability to make articulate connections; excellent mastery of expression and language, including specific terminology.

Students with learning disorders and temporary or permanent disabilities are invited to contact the dedicated office (https://site [https://site/] .unibo.it/students-with-disabilities-and-dsa/en/for-students) as soon as possible so that appropriate compensatory measures can be agreed upon. The request must be submitted in advance (15 days before the date of the exam) to the teacher, who will assess the appropriateness of the measures taking into account the teaching objectives.

In order to take the exam, registration is required through the Almaesami registration, in strict compliance with the deadlines. Lists on Almaesami close two days before the start of each appeal.

There are 8 appeals during the Academic Year:

• 4 in January/February;
• 4 in June/July;
• 2 in September.

Sometimes an appeal is placed in the December window. No appeal is inserted in the Easter session.

The date, time and place of written and oral examinations are indicated on the Almaesami website.

There are no roll call skips.

Calculation of the Final Grade for the Integrated Course (IC):
The final grade will be calculated as the weighted average of the grades obtained in each module, based on the number of credits (ECTS) assigned to each.

The tests can be taken on the same data, or in two different data (January-February; June-July; September).

The tests can be taken in the same appeal, or in different appeals (January-February; June-July; September).

On the days of the appeals, students are required to show up at the scheduled start time of the test, under penalty of exclusion from the test, in case of delay due to trains, etc. the student should notify the lecturer by e-mail. At the start time of the exam session, the lecturer will conduct a roll call of those enrolled

If there is a high number of enrolled students, it may happen that the lecturer will send an e-mail to stagger the students in different time slots. If the student does not receive the e-mail, he/she will have to show up at the test start time.

Teaching tools

PDF files of presentations available on virtual

In-depth materials will be made available by the lecturer upon request of interested parties.

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bragonzoni