KHE336

Kinesiology

Education
300 level
2 credit units
157 pages
13 units

This course introduces the principles of Kinesiology, the study of human movement, and its importance in human kinetics. It explores fundamental concepts, movement descriptions, and components of kinesiological analysis. Furthermore, the course covers mechanical aspects, including force, friction, levers, and Newton's laws. Additionally, it examines posture, locomotor and non-locomotor skills, body awareness, and kinesiological perspectives of exercise and fitness, enhancing understanding of human movement and its application in various physical activities.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 30 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of KHE336, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

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KHE336 · UNIT 2 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN KINESIOLOGY

Locate a group playing any sports in your neighbourhood. Spend 10 to 20 minutes to observe one of the players. As you observe, please, write out the body parts or regions used most by the player. Then, draw one of such regions and describe the physiology of the joints in the region.

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What you should be able to do

Describe kinesiology and its importance
Apply mechanical principles to human movement
Analyze posture and movement skills
Understand body awareness
Design exercise programs
Apply kinesiological principles to fitness

What it prepares you for

Careers

Physical Educator
Athletic Trainer
Fitness Instructor
Sports Coach
Rehabilitation Specialist

Where it is applied

Sports
Healthcare
Fitness
Rehabilitation
Ergonomics

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
Unit 5: Application of Newton's Laws of Motion to Sports Activity
Application of Newton's Laws requires a strong understanding of physics principles and mathematical calculations.
Module 3: Posture and Movement
Unit 4: Body Awareness Activities
Requires understanding of complex muscle interactions and joint mechanics to maintain balance and stability.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Kinesiological Concepts
- Unit 1: Meaning and Importance of Kinesiology to Human Kinetics · 2 hours
  Define kinesiology and its relationship to human kinetics.. Identify the basic sciences that form the foundation of kinesiology.. Discuss the importance of anatomy and physiology to kinesiology..
Week 2Module 1: Kinesiological Concepts
- Unit 2: Fundamental Concepts · 2 hours
  Demonstrate the anatomical reference position.. Identify the three cardinal planes of the body.. Describe the relationship between body structures based on location..
Week 3Module 1: Kinesiological Concepts
- Unit 3: Movements Description · 2 hours
  Describe sagittal plane movements at different joints.. Practice a whole body frontal plane movement.. Demonstrate transverse plane movements..
Week 4Module 1: Kinesiological Concepts
- Unit 4: Components of Kinesiological Analysis · 2 hours
  Discuss the meaning of kinesiological analysis.. Describe the elements in the description of a motion.. Perform a kinesiological analysis of standing long jump..
Week 5Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
- Unit 1: Meaning, Types and Application of Force to Sports Activities · 2 hours
  Discuss the meaning of force and its effects on motion.. Enumerate the types of force.. Describe the features of force..
Week 6Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
- Unit 2: Meaning, Types and Application of Friction in Sports Activities · 2 hours
  Discuss the meaning of friction.. Enumerate the types of friction.. Identify the major effect of friction on human movement..
Week 7Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
- Unit 3: Meaning, Types and Application of Lever to Human Body · 2 hours
  Describe a lever system.. Illustrate the three classes of a lever system.. Explain the condition for gaining mechanical advantage..
Week 8Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
- Unit 4: Nature of Motion in Sports Activity · 2 hours
  Discuss the two types of motion.. Differentiate between distance and displacement.. Explain the sequence of actions that cause motion..
Week 9Module 2: Mechanical Aspects of Kinesiology
- Unit 5: Newton's Laws of Motion and Their Application · 2 hours
  Discuss the relationship between laws and principles in kinesiology.. State the three laws of motion from Newton.. Demonstrate the application of the third law of motion..
Week 10Module 3: Posture and Movement
- Unit 1: Nature of Posture · 2 hours
  Discuss the value of good posture.. Demonstrate a good standing posture.. Differentiate active and inactive posture..
Week 11Module 3: Posture and Movement
- Unit 2: Movement Skills (Locomotor) · 2 hours
  Describe the value of movement skills in human kinetics.. Identify the three categories of movement skills.. Demonstrate three locomotor skills..
Week 12Module 3: Posture and Movement
- Unit 3: Non-Locomotor and Manipulative Skills · 2 hours
  Identify five non-locomotor skills that contribute to improved health.. Describe two non-locomotor movement skills.. Demonstrate three manipulative skills..
Week 13Module 3: Posture and Movement
- Unit 5: Kinesiological Perspectives of Exercise and Fitness · 2 hours
  Explain the focus of kinesiology and exercise physiology in an exercise programme.. State two benefits of flexibility to the body.. Demonstrate stretching activity for flexibility development..
- Unit 4: Body Awareness Activities · 2 hours
  Mention three concepts related to body awareness. Discuss why you need to develop body awareness. Demonstrate 2 body awareness activities..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all module objectives and key terms.
Practice applying biomechanical principles to sport movements.
Create diagrams illustrating lever systems in the human body.
Study muscle actions and joint movements for different exercises.
Practice analyzing posture and identifying deviations.
Complete all self-assessment exercises and TMAs.
Focus on understanding Newton's Laws and their applications.
Develop a study schedule to cover all units systematically.
Use online resources and videos to visualize complex concepts.
Form study groups to discuss and clarify challenging topics.

Questions students ask about this course

What is KHE336 about?

How many units does KHE336 have?

KHE336, Kinesiology, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 157 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is KHE336?

KHE336 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.

Is KHE336 hard?

KHE336 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does KHE336 take to study?

About 30 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.

How is KHE336 assessed?

KHE336 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with KHE336?

Physical Educator, Athletic Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Sports Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist.