Hope College
Department of Kinesiology
DAN221/KIN 221 – Anatomical Kinesiology
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone:
e-mail:
W. Jeffrey Armstrong, Ph.D.
Peale 2021
MWF 9-11; TTH 10-12
616-395-7295
armstrong@hope.edu
Lecture:
MWF 12:00-12:50 PM/1:00-1:50 PM, 201 Dow Center
Text:
Thompson, C. W. & Floyd, R. T. Manual of Structural Kinesiology, 15th
ed. WCB/McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Course Description: The musculoskeletal system and its action, with special reference to the
fields of dance and kinesiology, are studied in detail.
Course Objectives: To provide the student with a fundamental understanding of human
movement through the application of anatomy, physiology, and
biomechanics. Students will:
1.
2.
3.
review and apply knowledge of pertinent musculoskeletal and
neural anatomy;
apply the anatomical and biomechanical fundamentals of human
movement; and
apply this knowledge to motor skill assessment and performance,
principles of strength/flexibility training and rehabilitation, and the
mechanics and prevention of injury.
Student Evaluation: Lecture Exams (5 @ 50 points)
Presentation
TOTAL
250 pts.
50 pt.
300 pts.
Final grades are based on the following conventional system:
A
AB+
B
B-
279-300
270-278
261-269
249-260
240-248
C+
C
CD+
D
231-239
219-230
210-218
201-209
189-200
DE
180-188
<180
Incompletes (“I”) will only be given in consideration of circumstances associated with the
inability to complete the course requirements due to illness, military hardship, or death in the
immediate family. Furthermore, this assumes that the major requirements of the course have
been satisfactorily completed (i.e. grade of “C” or better) at the time the “I” is sought.
Class Conduct:
1.
While attendance is not required for lecture, regular class attendance will facilitate a
higher grade in the class. Exams are to be taken during the assigned times. Should
circumstances necessitate, arrangements will be made for students to take exams at times
other than those assigned at the discretion of the instructor—and only if arrangements
are made in advance of the exam.
2.
Notification of classes to be missed for athletics and other university events must be
presented in writing prior to the class(es) to be missed. Failure to do so will result in a
score of zero for the missed work (Including missed exams!).
3.
All cell phones, pagers, etc. will be turned off during class!!
4.
Students are expected to do the assigned readings and the corresponding worksheet
questions.
5.
Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will automatically be given an
“E” for the final course grade.
6.
The academic dishonesty policy, covering plagiarism, substituting the work of another as
your own, altering records, and assisting in any of these will be handled according to the
Hope College policy.
DAN/KIN 221 – Anatomical Kinesiology
Presentation
As a group of 3-4, select a form of locomotion, e.g., running, swimming, etc., or activity
pertaining to dance or sport. Prepare a presentation to give to the class. This doesn’t have to be
elaborate. A simple Powerpoint slide presentation will suffice. Simply describe to the class the
motor skill and discuss the anatomical principles associated with the chosen form of locomotion
or activity.
In your descriptions, include the following:

What motions are involved?

What muscle groups are involved?

Which muscles act as agonists? antagonists? stabilizers/neutralizers?

Observe an individual who is skilled in the movement and someone who is a novice or
unskilled in the movement. Compare the two.
-- What makes the motions involved more/less efficient/effective?
Evaluation:
Presentations are worth 50 points. The breakdown of how these points will be awarded is as
follows:
10 pt Overall quality of presentation (Written summary to be submitted)
30 pt Content
10 pt Motions involved are thoroughly described
10 pt Muscles involved are thoroughly described
5 pt Components of the movement are clearly identified
5 pt Thorough analysis of the proper, i.e., most effective/efficient, technique is made
10 pt Preparedness to answer questions
50 pt
Written summary must be typed (12-font, double-spaced) and presented in a clear, orderly
fashion. Check for spelling and grammar, and avoid excessively long or short paragraphs (no
one-sentence paragraphs, please). The summary should be organized around the questions
answered and should include a brief introduction to the summary.
Any questions, please ask. I am willing to review your summaries before you present.
Tentative Course Outline:
DATE
TOPIC
Aug. 31
Sept. 2
Sept. 5
Sept. 7
Sept. 9
Sept. 12
Sept. 14
Sept. 16
Sept. 19
Sept. 21
Sept. 23
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
Sept. 30
Oct. 3
Oct. 5
Oct. 7
Oct. 10
Oct. 12
Oct. 14
Oct. 17
Oct. 19
Oct. 21
Oct. 24
Oct. 26
Oct. 28
Oct. 31
Nov. 2
Nov. 4
Nov. 7
Nov. 9
Nov. 11
Nov. 14
Nov. 16
Nov. 18
Nov. 21
Nov. 23
Nov. 25
Nov. 28
Nov. 30
Dec. 2
Dec. 5
Dec. 7
Dec. 9
Introduction to Course; Anatomical Terminology
Bones and Joint Structure and Function
Bones and Joint Structure and Function
Muscle Structure and Function
Muscle Structure and Function
Muscle Structure and Function
Nervous System Structure and Function
Nervous System Structure and Function
Exam 1 (Ch. 1-2)
Biomechanical Concepts
Biomechanical Concepts
Biomechanical Concepts
Critical Issues Symposium – NO CLASS
MWACSM Conference, Muncie, Indiana
Biomechanical Concepts
Exam 2 (Ch. 3)
Shoulder Joint & Girdle
Fall Recess – NO CLASS
Elbow and Radioulnar Joints
Elbow and Radioulnar Joints
The Wrist and Hand Joints
The Wrist and Hand Joints
Muscular Analysis of Upper Extremity Motions
Muscular Analysis of Upper Extremity Motions
Muscular Analysis of Upper Extremity Motions
Upper Extremity Flexibility
Upper Extremity Neuromuscular Pathology
Exam 3 (Ch. 4-8)
The Hip Joint & Pelvic Girdle
The Knee Joint
The Ankle & Foot
Muscular Analysis of Lower Extremity Motions
Muscular Analysis of Lower Extremity Motions
Muscular Analysis of Lower Extremity Motions
Lower Extremity Flexibility
Exam 4 (Ch. 9-11, 13)
Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Pathology
Thanksgiving Recess – NO CLASS
The Trunk & Spinal Column
The Trunk & Spinal Column
Presentations
Presentations
Presentations
Wrap-Up & Review for Final Exam
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FINAL EXAM: (Comprehensive)
12:00 class – Monday, December 12, 2005 at 8 AM
1:00 class – Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 8 AM
The above information is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion. Any amendments to the above document
will be made in writing and provided to the students.