Kinesiology I

Unit 1:

•  Foundations and Basics of Exercise and Structural Kinesiology.

            Lesson 1-4

Unit 2:

•  Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Function. 

          Lesson 1-4

Unit 3: 

• Biomechanics: Problems and Motion.

        Lesson 1-3

Unit 4: 

• Exercise Analysis, Career Exploration, and Professional Practices.

         Lesson 1- 3

Lesson 1

Introduction to Kinesiology

(1 Week)

• Definitions and Dimensions

• Levels of Study

• Applications & the Future

Lesson 2

Growth and Development

(2 Weeks)

• Stages of Growth 

• Factors affecting Optimal Growth

• Structural Differences

• Social and Psychological Factors, and Youth Sports

Lesson 3

Structural Kinesiology: Anatomy Fundamentals

(3 Weeks)

• Basic Anatomy and Function of the Skeletal System

• Body part Locations

• Reference Positions

• Anatomical Directions

• Planes of Motion and their Axes, 

• Types of Bones and Joints

• Joint Movements Types

Lesson 4

Neuromuscular Fundamentals

(2 Weeks)

• Basic Anatomy and Function of the Muscular and Nervous Systems

•  Muscular Characteristics

•  Roles, Types of Muscle  Contractions

•   Neuromuscular Function and Concepts

Lesson 1

The Axial Skeleton

(3 Weeks)

• Basic Anatomy and Function of the Skull, Trunk and Vertebra, 

• Joint Characteristics

• Joint Movements

• Primary Actions of Muscles and Muscle Groups.

Lesson 2

The Upper Extremity

(3 Weeks)

• Basic Anatomy and Function of the Shoulder, Arm, and Hand, Joint Characteristics, Joint Movements, and Primary Actions of Muscles and Muscle Groups.

Lesson 3

The Lower Extremity

(3 Weeks)

• Basic Anatomy and Function of the Hip, Leg, and Foot,

 Joint Characteristics, Joint Movements, and Primary Actions of Muscles and Muscle Groups.

Fall CCA

Lesson 1

Sport Injuries

(3 Weeks)

Biomechanical principles of Injury, Treatment and Rehabilitation, Injury types: Soft Tissue, Overuse, Fracture, Dislocation, Concussion, and Injury Prevention

Lesson 2

Biomechanics

(2 Weeks)

Biomechanical Principles, Kinetics, Kinematic, Static, Dynamic, Ergonomics, Mechanical Loads, Types of Action/force, and Biomechanical Improvements

Lesson 3

Biomechanical Factors and Concepts

(4 Weeks)

Biomechanical Models, Types of Motion, Causes of Motion, Force, Mass, Inertia, Acceleration, Balance, Stability, Lever Systems of the Body, and Qualitative Analysis

Lesson 1

Professional Practices in Kinesiology

(2 Weeks)

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, Scope of Practice, HIPAA, Motor Testing, Measurements, and Research Practices

Lesson 2

Skill Acquisition

(4 Weeks)

Motor Skills and Development, Stages of Learning, Skill Acquisition, Types of feedback, and Learning Environment

Lesson 3

Career Exploration in Kinesiology

(3 Weeks) 

Levels of Education, Levels of Career Placement, Interests, Academic Plan, Analyze Careers, and Career Search

Spring CCA

*Textbook: Introduction to Kinesiology: A Biophysical Perspective by Peter Klavora (TEKS resource)

Required Project:

Benefits of Sport and/or Physical Activity

Required Project:

Research Project: Sport Injury Selection

Required Project:

Research Project:

Prophylactic Bracing and Biomechanical Improvement.

Required Project:

Motor Skill Analysis

Additional Activities:

1 Laboratory Experiences

1 Demonstrate planes and axes of the human body.

2 Perform movements that occur at each joint.

Additional Activities: 

1 Laboratory Experiences

1 Perform movements that occur at each joint.

2 Measure joint ROM, using a goniometer, for at least 5 individuals in class and create a table track your figures.

3 Manual Muscle Testing.

Additional Activities:

1 Laboratory Experiences

1 Demonstrate using RICE care for an injury.

2 Measure the girth of various limbs, using  a tape measure, for at least 5 individuals in class and create a table track your figures.

3 Manual Muscle Testing

Additional Activities: 

1 Laboratory Experiences

1 Create a video with a model demonstrating the plane and action of a joint for a selected motor skill.

2 Evaluate the curvature of the spine in relation to posture.

3 Perform reflex tests on 3 deep tendon reflexes.

Employability Skills:

Professionalism

Ethics

Employability Skills:

Teamwork-Problem Solving

Employability Skills:

Self Management Skill

Employability Skills:

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution-Leadership