Course overview
The course builds on the foundations of structural anatomy through the analysis of movement, by applying kinesiology principles and anatomical terminology. Muscle coordination and function; postural control and stability; effects of muscle imbalances on the musculoskeletal system and changes with the musculoskeletal system with aging. Students will be able to apply this knowledge through the practical assessment of strength, flexibility, anthropometric, posture and movement analysis of individuals, then interpret the findings to provide basic exercise programming advice.
Course learning outcomes
- Conduct musculoskeletal movement analysis using the principles of kinesiology.
- Describe the role of the musculoskeletal system, including neurological and non-muscular components, and the effect of internal and external forces applied to these structures throughout movement.
- Explain the effects of exercise, immobilisation, aging and injury on the musculoskeletal system of the human body, including the adaptations of the neuro-musculoskeletal system.
- Discuss the role of body proportions in sports performance and talent identification.
- Interpret results from movement analysis, including anthropometric, flexibility and posture.
- Analyse movement during prescribed exercises, identifying which muscles are active in producing and controlling a movement of a particular joint. Integrate knowledge of functional anatomy with other exercise science sub-disciplines and apply this knowledge in health , exercise, sports and workplace contexts.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 51483
Section LE01
Size 250
Available 242
Class number 51484
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 51485
Section WS02
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 51486
Section WS03
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51487
Section WS04
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51488
Section WS05
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 51489
Section WS06
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51490
Section WS07
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51491
Section WS08
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51492
Section WS09
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51493
Section WS10
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 51494
Section WS11
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51495
Section WS12
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 51496
Section WS13
Size 25
Available 25
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