Anatomy and Physiology
Kinesiology Paper
Directions: This paper is to allow the student to demonstrate their understanding of the
properties of the human lever systems. The student must be able to display the
appropriate recognition of kinesiological actions. This will also incorporate proper use of
the terminology associated with the anatomical movement within the wide array of lever
systems. The movement the student will research is to be cleared with the instructor
before hand. Only the lever systems cleared with the instructor are to be broken down
and described. This paper will be difficult to limit in length, however it should not
exceed eight pages in length, double spaced and typed.
Rubric:
1) Body movement must be identified and the proper classification of class of lever and
joint form correctly given.
------10------------------------------------------------------------------------0------------Correct classification of
joint and lever. Proper
terminology used.
Incorrect classification of
joint and lever.
Terminology improper.
2) Proper identification of synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, and diarthrosis in movement.
--------10------------------------------------------------------------------------0---------------Synarthrosis,
Lack of identification of
amphiarthrosis, and
amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis,
diarthrosis properly
and synarthrosis.
identified.
3) Displays understanding of kinesiological processes in choice of body movement.
Proper explanation of abduction, adduction etc.
-----20------------------------------------------------------------------------0----------------Correct use of anatomical
Unable to display
processes in choice of
kinesiological
body movement.
understanding of body
movement.
4)Analysis of findings: Explains what has been learned from this activity. Entertains
possible areas of interest within the various fields that might be pursued associated
with this component of science.
-----10------------------------------------------------------------------------0----------------Explains what this lab
Could care less, an activity
means to the student on a
to get over.
personal level.
5)Mechanics and Directions: Spelling; Typing; Grammar; follows directions given in
components of paper.
------20------------------------------------------------------------------------0------------Paper is typed all mechanics
in place.
Poor grammar and
mechanics, paper not typed.
Plagiarism will not be accepted! Any two papers that look alike will be papers that
receive a zero!
Total points for the biomechanics paper________________/70
You must site your resources. Your text is acceptable as a resource. This paper is
designed to allow you to demonstrate your knowledge of the human skeletal muscle
system as well as synovial joints. The opportunity for extra credit exists when the student
works with their English instructor on their drafts.