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Effective Term:
Fall 2023 through Fall 2024

Course Number:
FT 106
Course Title:
Analysis of Movement
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
60
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Examines human motion in physical activity and sports and the integration of anatomy and biomechanics. Explores the anatomical movements involved in a wide variety of motor and balance tasks, postural stability exercises, and exercise program design. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Apply the principles of kinesiology to functional movement of the trunk, upper extremities and lower extremities.
  2. Analyze postural alignment and movement quality and apply to individual fitness and wellness.
  3. Utilize biomechanical principles to optimize sport and physical performance.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Written Assignments, Quizzes & Exams

Case Studies

Group Work

Exercise and Sport Movement Analysis

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Joint structure, location, limitations, and functions

Skeletal muscle location and function

Synergistic properties of skeletal muscle during various movements

Planes of Motion

Analysis of various sport and life skill movements

Design effective and safe exercise programs

Differentiate joint structure, location, limitations, and functions