15559 - Human Motion Theory and Methodology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student possesses the basic knowledge to analyse and describe the mechanical effects of muscle activation in a kinetic chain. They also know the principles of human performance, the basic elements of the analysis of physical efficiency and the relationship among movement's quality, physical capacity and activity.

Course contents

Human movements

• Definitions
  
• Movement functions

Reference axes and planes

Vocabulary and components of movement

• Postural patterns
• Basic movement patterns

Capabilities

• Definition
• Physical capabilities classification
• Coordinative capabilities (general and special)
• Conditional capabilities

Skills

• Definition of skill
• Physical skills classification

Movement types (translatory, linear or rectilinear, angular or rotational, curvilinear)

Levers

• Definition
• Classes
  

Forces

• Composition and decomposition
  

Muscle

• Muscle properties
  
• Contraction types

Joint physiology

• Shoulder
• Elbow
• Hip
• Knee

Exercise biomechanics

Readings/Bibliography

Book

• Anatomia Funzionale – Kapandij

The slides used during the lectures will be provided as part of the teaching material. The lecture material presented in class will be available on the Virtual platform of the Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna.

It is advisable not to print out the material before the lectures, as the lecturer might make changes.

Other recommended texts:

• 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

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

The written test is about is inherent in the Figure Exam 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 2.39 points, and other questions 0.79 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 one to take the oral test. Eligibility is obtained with 20 points.

The duration of the written test is 25 minutes.

The test is taken in presence on the University of Bologna's EOL application, using cell phone, computer, tablet.

The eligibility obtained in 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 notices session.

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

The oral test is accessed only after obtaining IDONITY in the written test. 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.

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

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.

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

There are no roll call skips.

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 Raffaele Zinno