Introduction To Movement Analysis

1. Define and explain the importance of movement analysis.
2. Analyze fundamental movement patterns such as walking, running, jumping, and throwing.
3. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methods of movement analysis.
4. Describe the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system.
5. Classify different types of joints and their movements.
6. Explain the planes of movement and axes of rotation.
7. Apply knowledge of lever systems to analyze human movement.
8. Explain the characteristics of different muscle fiber types and their role in athletic performance.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 1: Defining Movement Analysis · 2 hours

     Define movement analysis and its importance.. Identify various definitions of movement analysis.. Explain the role of physical education in movement analysis..

2. Week 2Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 2: Some Fundamental Movements (Walking, Running) · 2 hours

     Analyze the stages of walking: heel strike, early flatfoot, late flatfoot, heel rise, and toe off.. Explain the biomechanics of each stage and muscle involvement..

3. Week 3Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 2: Some Fundamental Movements (Walking, Running) · 2 hours

     Analyze the stages of running: stance phase (initial contact, braking, mid-stance, propulsion) and swing phase.. Explain upper body and arm mechanics during running..

4. Week 4Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 3: Some Fundamental Movements (Jumping and Throwing) · 2 hours

     Analyze the stages of jumping: load phase, flight phase, and landing phase.. Explain the muscular contractions and balance required in each phase..

5. Week 5Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 3: Some Fundamental Movements (Jumping and Throwing) · 2 hours

     Analyze the stages of throwing: wind-up, cocking, acceleration, deceleration, and follow-through.. Explain the shoulder musculature and body mechanics involved in each phase..

6. Week 6Module 1: Meaning and Importances of Movement Patterns

   • Unit 4: Qualitative and Quantitative Movement Analysis · 2 hours

     Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative movement analyses.. Compare qualitative and quantitative movement analyses, including their advantages and disadvantages..

7. Week 7Module 2: Qualitative Analysis of Sports Movements

   • Unit 1: Structured Analysis Framework · 2 hours

     Appraise how qualitative biomechanical analysis fits within the multidisciplinary framework of qualitative movement analysis.. Understand computer simulation and optimization techniques in sports movement prediction..

8. Week 8Module 2: Qualitative Analysis of Sports Movements

   • Unit 2: Four Stages in a Structured Approach to Movement Analysis · 2 hours

     Plan and undertake a qualitative video analysis of a sports technique.. Explain the need for a structured approach to qualitative movement analysis..

9. Week 9Module 3: Musculo-Skeletal-System

   • Unit 1: Functions and the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton · 2 hours

     Describe the skeletal system and its components.. Explain the functions of the skeletal system: shape, support, movement, protection, blood cell production, and mineral storage..

10. Week 10Module 3: Musculo-Skeletal-System

    • Unit 2: Types of Bone and the Role of ligaments, tendons and cartilage · 2 hours

      Differentiate types of bone: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid bones.. Appraise the role of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage in joint function..

11. Week 11Module 3: Musculo-Skeletal-System

    • Unit 3: Functions and Structure of the Muscular System Including: Major Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body · 2 hours

      Categorize voluntary and reflexive movement.. Describe the functions of the muscular system: skeletal stability, blood circulation, internal organ function, and body temperature regulation..

12. Week 12Module 3: Musculo-Skeletal-System

    • Unit 4: Muscle Fibres and their Characteristics · 2 hours

      Explain muscle fibers and their characteristics: slow twitch (Type I) and fast twitch (Type IIa and IIb).. Discuss the role of each fiber type in athletic performance..

    • Unit 5: Muscle Interactions · 2 hours

      Discuss the interactions of skeletal muscles in the body.. Describe the roles of agonists, antagonists, and synergists in movement..

13. Week 13Module 4: Analysis of Movement

    • Unit 5: Types of Muscle Contractions · 2 hours

      Differentiate the types of muscle contractions: isotonic (concentric and eccentric) and isometric.. Classify muscle contractions based on movement and muscle length changes..

    • Unit 1: Joints · 2 hours

      Classify joints into fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial types.. Highlight different types of synovial joints: pivot, hinge, condyloid, saddle, plane, and ball-and-socket joints..