CCOG for FT 106 Winter 2025
- 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. Prerequisites: FT 131, MTH 58 or MTH 60, and WR 121 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Apply the principles of kinesiology to functional movement of the trunk, upper extremities and lower extremities.
- Analyze postural alignment and movement quality and apply to individual fitness and wellness.
- 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