15559 - Human Motion Theory and Methodology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has the basic knowledge to analyze and describe the mechanical effects of muscle activation in the kinetic chain. He knows also the principles of skilled human performance, the basic elements of the analysis of physical and the relationship between quality, physical and motor activity.

Course contents

The human moviment
Definition. Function of movement
Axes and reference planes
Terminology used to describe the movement.
Components and structures of the movement
Postural patterns (stations, attitudes, aptitudes)
Basic motor patterns
Motor patterns and dynamic
The motor abilities: coordinative (general and special) and conditional
Definition and Classification of motor abilities.
Motor Skills
Definition of skills. Motor skills
Motor learning
Mechanics of movement
Types of movement (translational, linear or rectilinear, angular or rotational, curvilinear).
Unit measures utilizzazte.
Forces, composition and decomposition, forces musculoskeletal
Levers (What are degrees of levers)
Muscle (property of muscle, muscle structure, mechanism of contraction, types of muscle contractions.
open and closed kinetic chains

Biomechanic joint
(Axes, axes changes, muscles involved in movements of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle, pelvis, spine)
neurological bases of the movement.
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Methods and Techniques of Motion Analysis.

Readings/Bibliography

BOOK

- Anatomia Funzionale” – Kapandij

- Slides used during lectures will be made available Virtuale" dell'Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna"

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

For more information

- Le basi scientifiche del movimento umano umano B. A. Gowitzke , M. Milner – – seconda edizione EMSI-ROMA

- Lineamenti di teoria e metodologia del movimento umano - F. Casolo

Teaching methods

The teaching consists of 6 CFU.

Lectures and practical exercises.

Practical exercises are carried out by dividing the students into 6 groups. Each group has 4 practical lessons of 2 hours each.

They are carried out at the Record Sports Center.

The hours of the exercises will be communicated by the teacher during the lessons and viewable on the teacher's website (https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/laura.bragonzoni4/avvisi)

Assessment methods

FREQUENCY OF 3 practical exercises OF THE 4 SCHEDULED IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE EXAM

The examination of the integrated course of "Theory and Methodology of Human Movement" which includes the teachings/modules of "Theory and Methodology of Human Movement" and "Kinesiology" consists of a written and oral test for both teachings/modules.

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

The written test covers both modules and is inherent to the Figure Examination, which includes 3 parts:

- Part One: Definitions of movement terms.

- Part Two: Description of figures (total attitude and stance, stance and movements of body segments, limb holds, movements of individual joints).

- Part Three: Analysis of the axis and plane of movement of 2 figures.

The written test consists of 35 closed questions.

Questions pertaining to axes and planes are awarded 3 points, while other questions are awarded 1 point.

No points are deducted if the student does not answer the question or gets it wrong.

The final outcome of the written test is pass or fail. Eligibility allows the student to take the oral test. Eligibility is obtained with 20 points.

The duration of the written test is 25 minutes.

Final exam consists of a written preliminary test and an oral exam.

The duration of the written test is 25 minutes.

The test is taken in presence on the University of Bologna's EOL application.

The eligibility obtained at the written test remains valid 1 year.

The results of the written test (eligible or ineligible) will be indicated on the lecturer's website under the session notices.

The oral test is accessed only after obtaining the ELIGIBLE.

The final examination consists of an oral interview on the topics of both teaching modules (movement theory and methodology and kinesiology).

For the teaching of "movement theory and methodology" the student/student will have to expound 2 main topics provided in the syllabus. 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 the required topics; clarity of exposition and the ability to use the specific language of the discipline.

For each didactic module, the student will receive a grade, based on the demonstrated ability to expound in an accomplished and critical manner the required topics.

The two partial grades, concur in the final grade, according to a weighted average, then in proportion to the number of credits (Theory and Methodology of Human Movement 6CFU; Kinesiology 3CFU) concur in the final grade.

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

There are no missed exams.

There are 8 exams during the Academic Year:

- 4 in January/February,

- 4 in June/July

- 2 in September.

A few times an exam is inserted in the December window.

No exam are included in the Easter session.

To check the dates, location and register for the exams, it is necessary to access "AlmaEsami” of University of Bologna

In order to take the exam, registration on AlmaExams is required, in strict compliance with the deadlines; therefore, only students who have registered on time are allowed to take the exam.

Lists on Almaesami close two days before the start of each appeal.

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 registrants, it may be that the teacher will send an e-mail to stagger students into different time slots. If the student does not receive the e-mail, he or she must report at the test start time.

Teaching tools

The lectures will be accompanied by visual and audiovisual aids, which will be available on the "Virtual" platform of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.
As part of the practical exercises, the course has equipment for the evaluation and teaching of Theory and Methodology of Human Movement.

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bragonzoni

See the website of Elia Foschi