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
• Lomocozione
• Arc plantar and its modifications
• Rib cage

Readings/Bibliography

- Anatomia Funzionale” – Kapandij

Optional

- Chinesiologia - Testo Atlante Vannini Edizione Piccin

Teaching methods

Lecture

Assessment methods

Final exam consist in 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.

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 oral 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

Power point presentation

Office hours

See the website of Laura Bragonzoni