This course introduces the fundamental principles of movement analysis. It explores various definitions and the importance of analyzing human movement patterns. The course covers fundamental movements like walking, running, jumping, and throwing, breaking them down into phases. It also examines qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, the musculo-skeletal system, joint types, planes of movement, and lever systems, providing a comprehensive understanding of human motion.
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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.
How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Create detailed diagrams of each movement phase (walking, running, jumping, throwing) labeling key muscles and joint actions.
Develop flashcards for each type of joint (hinge, pivot, ball-and-socket) and their corresponding movements.
Practice identifying lever systems in various exercises (bicep curl, squat) and sports movements (throwing, kicking).
Review the differences between qualitative and quantitative analysis methods, focusing on their applications and limitations.
Study the characteristics of muscle fiber types (Type I, Type IIa, Type IIb) and their relevance to different sports.
Use video analysis to observe and analyze movement patterns in sports, identifying key biomechanical principles.
Focus on understanding the anatomical terms and definitions related to movement analysis.
Create concept maps linking the skeletal system, muscular system, and joint actions to understand how they work together.