KINS 250 Kinesiology (5 credits)
Prerequisite Completion of KINS 155 with a grade of 2.0 or better
Course Description
A course designed to introduce students to the study of skeletal and muscular structures as they are involved in the science of movement and the application of this knowledge for evaluating, improving, and maintaining muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and overall health of individuals.
Course Content
A. Anatomical Terminology
B. Neuromuscular fundamentals
C. Loading mechanics
D. Biomechanics
E. Joint movement analysis
F. Skeletal muscle identification
G. Structural abnormalities in the human body
H. Human movement analysis
I. Application of various exercise modalities and techniques.
J. Assessment of flexibility
K. Library, research and analysis
Student Outcomes
1. Articulate the basic neuromuscular concepts in relation to how muscles function in joint motions and the neural control mechanisms for human movement.
2. Analyze the effects of mechanical loading on bone, muscles, cartilaginous and ligamentous structures in the human body.
3. Apply the concepts of kinematics and kinetics to help improve physical performance using both quantitative and qualitative data.
4. Apply fundamental human movement principles through analysis of human movement at the joint specific level.
5. Analyze human structural abnormalities, postural abnormalities, deformities and muscular imbalances in order to develop an exercise prescription.
6. Analyze common exercises to determine joint movements, joint Range of Motion (ROM), muscles involved, contraction types in order to develop an exercise prescription.
7. Evaluate information and its sources critically using scientific research.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information and ideas in order to construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions.
Program Outcome: Identify and explain the importance of appropriate training techniques and theories as an important client management tool.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70
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