- Docente: Laura Bragonzoni
- Credits: 4
- SSD: M-EDF/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Physical Activities (cod. 8036)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Sciences and Techniques of Sports Activities (cod. 8037)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Wellness and Sport Management (cod. 9214)
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide students detailed knowledge concerning the principles and the methodology of assessment of range of motion and muscle strength as essential elements to:
- accurate assessment of the state of a subject;
- its improviments;
- Effectiveness program of physical training.
At the end of the course the student will have strong skills concerning the assessment of the range of motion on different joints and the methodologies to measure each joint movement and will also be able to perform the test regarding muscle strength in different postures and attitudes.
Course contents
Principles and methods to evaluate the range of motion
Principles and methods to evaluate the muscle strength
Principles of anatomy and evaluation (range of motion and muscle strengh) of the following anatomical:
- Head, neck, trunk;
- Shoulder;
- Elbow and forearm;
- Hip;
- Knee,
- Ankle and Foot
Readings/Bibliography
Valutazione cinesiologica. Esame della mobilità articolare e della forza muscolare di Hazel M. Clarkson
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods
Oral examination
Teaching tools
Power point presentations
Office hours
See the website of Laura Bragonzoni