Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division HHS
HLTH 225
Clinical Kinesiology
DATE PREPARED: 8/23/2013
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED:
PCS/CIP CODE: 1.1-310501
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Summer 2014
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 181, with a grade of C or
better or concurrent enrollment. This course examines the science of human movement as
related to the skeletal, articular, neurological and muscular systems. Applications of
biomechanical and kinesiological principles are utilized for the analysis of human motion.
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Lippert, L. (2011). Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy-5th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: FA
Davis.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
HLTH 225 fulfills 3.0 semester hours of elective credit for the A.A. and A.S. degrees. It
should transfer to most colleges and universities as an elective course. However, since this
course is not part of either the General Education Core Curriculum or a baccalaureate major
program described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, students should check with an
academic advisor for information about its transferability to other institutions.
.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Outcomes
1. Identify and use appropriate descriptive
terminology pertinent to kinesiology.
2. Identify and demonstrate the osteokinematic
joint motions throughout the body.
3. Identify bones and bony landmarks found in
the body.
4. Describe the articular surfaces and structural
support for each of the joints in the
appendicular and axial skeleton.
5. Identify various joint classifications, and
describe how each joint type varies in structure
and function.
6. Describe the convex-concave laws and its
clinical significance.
7. Describe basic muscle structure and function,
and types of muscle contraction.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of prime movers for
the neck, trunk, upper and lower extremities.
9. Describe the nervous system anatomy and
function.
10. Explain the actions and innervation of the
muscles of the upper extremities, lower
extremities and axial skeleton.
11. Analyze how muscles work in reverse
action, open and closed kinematic chains, and in
synergy to perform functional activities.
12. Analyze common activities/exercises, in
terms of muscle involvement and type of
muscle contraction.
13. Identify normal and abnormal postures, and
the musculature affected by these postures.
14. Demonstrate how the integrated action of
the LE musculature, UE musculature and the
trunk produce a normal gait pattern.
15. Recognize abnormal gait patterns and
distinguish what musculoskeletal deficit would
cause abnormal deviation.
16. Describe the circulatory and lymphatic
anatomy and function.
General
Education
Outcomes
CT1
PS2
Range of
Assessment
Methods
Throughout the
semester, the
following
assessment
methods may be
used to measure
the course and
GenEd
outcomes:
CATS
Exams
Quizzes
Homework
Projects
Writing
Assignments
Presentation
17. Describe the different phases of respiration
and the muscles involved during each phase.
18. Describe common orthopedic pathologies
found in the neck, spine, upper and lower
extremities.
General Education Learning Outcome Statements:
CT1 – Students gather knowledge, apply it to a new situation, and draw reasonable
conclusions in ways that demonstrate comprehension.
PS2- Students identify the type of problems and use a framework to solve the problem.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Descriptive Terminology & Osteokinematic Movements
Skeletal System
Articular System
Arthrokinematics
Muscular System
Biomechanics
Nervous System
Circulatory System
Elbow Joint Structure & Function
Forearm, Wrist, Hand Structure & Function
Shoulder Complex Structure & Function
Hip, Pelvis Complex Structure & Function
Ankle, Foot Structure & Function
Vertebral Column Structure & Function
Posture
Respiration
Gait
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Instructors may determine the most appropriate methods of evaluation for their course.
These methods of evaluation might include but are not limited to exams, homework, term
papers, and oral reports.
GRADING SCALE:
93-100%
84-92%
75-83%
67-74%
Below 67%
A
B
C
D
F
REQUIRED READING:
On average, students will be expected to read 30 pages each week* and complete two 1-3
page writing assignments throughout the course.
*estimate is based on a 16 week course schedule. Please note if your class is not a 16 week class your weekly
reading assignment will be increased.