72563 - Human Kinesiology

Academic Year 2017/2018

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

  • Definition of Kinesiology
  • Effects statites and dynamic forces
  • The forces involved in creating the movement and the attitude of the body
  • Center of gravity. Polygon support
  • Posture
  • Kinesiology of the major joints
  • Lomocotion
  • The arch plantar and its modifications

Readings/Bibliography

-   Anatomia Funzionale” – Kapandij

- Chinesiologia - Testo Atlante Vannini Edizione Piccin

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

Written test

Oral examination (only after passing the written test)

The written test is valid for one year

Teaching tools

Power point presentation

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bragonzoni