Kinesiology

Kinesiology Module 1
Mapping the Human Body

• Major Divisions of the Human Body
• Major Body Parts
• Joints Between Body Parts
• Movement of Body Parts
• Regions of the Body
• Anatomic Position
• Location Terminology
• Anterior/Posterior
• Planes & Axes

Kinesiology Module 2
Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones

• Skeletal Tissues
• Functions of Bones
• Bone Development & Growth
• Fascia
• Tendons and Ligaments
• Bones of the Human Body
• Bones of the Head & Spine
• Entire Lower Extremity
• Entire Upper Extremity

Kinesiology Module 3
Joint Terminology and Classification

• Overview of Joint Function
• Axial & Nonaxial Motion
• Roll and Spin Axial Movements
• Flexion/Extension
• Hyperextension
• Anatomy of a Joint
• Physiology of a Joint
• Joint Mobility vs. Joint Stability
• Joint Classification

Kinesiology Module 4
Joints of the Axial Body and Lower Extremity

• Suture Joints of the Skulls
• Spinal Joints
• Cervical Spine
• Thoracic Spine
• Rib Joints of the Thorax
• Pelvis & Pelvic Movement
• Hip Joint
• Overview of the Knee Joint Complex
• Overview of the Ankle/Foot Region

Kinesiology Module 5
Joints of the Upper Extremity and Actions of Muscles

• Shoulder Joint Complex
• Elbow Joint Complex
• Radioulnar Joints
• Wrist Joint Complex
• Overview of the Skeletal Muscles of the Body
• Extrinsic and Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints
• Muscles of the Facial Expression
• Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Kinesiology Module 6
Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue and How They Function

• Skeletal Muscle
• Skeletal Muscle Cells
• Muscular Fascia
• Sliding Filament Mechanism
• Motor Unit
• What Happens When a Muscle Contracts and Shortens?
• Rubber Band Exercise
• Lines of Pull of a Muscle
• Determining Functional Groups

Kinesiology Module 7
Muscle Contractions and Roles of Muscles

• Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Contractions
• Relating Muscle Contraction and the Sliding Filament Mechanism
• Mover Muscles
• Antagonist Muscles
• Fixator/Stabilizer Muscles
• Concept of Fixation and Core Stabilization
• Neutralizer Muscles
• Synergists
• Coordinating Muscle Roles

Kinesiology Module 8
Joint Motion and Muscle Contraction

• Active vs. Passive Range of Motion
• Resisted Motion/Manual Resistance
• Muscle Palpation
• Partial Contraction of a Muscle
• Muscle Fiber Architecture
• Active Insufficiency
• Leverage of a Muscle
• Classes of Levers

Kinesiology Module 9
Biomechanics and Neuromuscular System

• A Brief Introduction to Forces
• Basic Principles of Mechanics
• Describing Human Movement
• Describing the Forces of Human Movement
• Overview of the Nervous System
• Reciprocal Inhibition
• Overview of Proprioception
• Muscle Spindles
• Golgi Tendon Organs

Kinesiology Module 10
Posture, Gait, and Postural Distortion Patterns

• Importance of Good Posture
• Ideal Standing Plumb Line Posture
• Analyzing Plumb Line Postural Distortions
• Gait Cycle
• Lower Crossed Syndrome
• Upper Crossed Syndrome
• Flat Back
• Scoliosis
• Over-pronation
• Hammertoes

Kinesiology Module 11
Stretching and Exercise

• Basic Stretching Techniques
• Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching
• Pin & Stretch Technique
• Contract Relax & Agonist Contract
• Reasons for Exercise
• Types of Exercise
• Types of Resistance
• Execution of Exercise
• Exercise Technique

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**