72563 - 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

• 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
• Kinesiology of Rib Cage

Readings/Bibliography

Book

- Anatomia Funzionale” – Kapandij

- Chinesiologia - Testo Atlante Vannini Edizione Piccin

Teaching methods

Lectures

Assessment methods

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

The oral exam can be accessed only after passing the Written preliminary test "Figure Exam" of THEORY AND METHODOLOGY of THEORY and METHODOLOGY (which remains valid for 1 year)

The written test is valid for one year

Written preliminary exam to test knowledge of:

• First session: definitions of movement terminology

In this session mistakes are not allowed

• Second session: description of a figure (global posture and alignment, and relative position and movement of body segments, holds, movements of single joints)

In this session are allowed 15 mistakes

• Third session: analysis of axes and planes of movement of a figure

In this session mistakes are not allowed

Final written exam to test knowledge of material not tested by the preliminary exam, and to check students' comprehension of various aspects of the subject and their interconnections.

Each written test lasts 60 minutes

The final outcome of the written test is suitable or unsuitable. The eligibility allows to be able to take the oral exam.

The results of the written tests will be indicated on the website of teacher.

The final mark will be expressed in thirtieths (30/30).

Students are nor required to skip exam sessions. In case of failure, students can sit the exam again during any of the following sessions.

In order to take the exam, students must register via Alma Esami, in compliance with mandatory deadlines

There are eight rounds during the academic year: 4 in January / February, 4in June / July and 2 in September. Sometime there is a round in December.

The date, time and place of the written tests are indicated on the Almaesami site.

Registration is compulsory. The lists on Almaesami close two days before the beginning of each session.

Teaching tools

All slides shown during the lessons are available (Almacampus)

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bragonzoni