Bridgewater College
ES 320—Kinesiology
Fall 2007
Professor: Robert Hammill, MA, ATC, CSCS
E-mail: rhammill@bridgewater.edu
Web Site: http://www.bridgewater.edu/~rhammill/index.html/
Phone: 540-828-5719
Meeting Place: NIN 202
Meeting Time: 1:00-1:50
Office: 204C
Office Hours: 9-10 MWF
Text: Muscolino JE, Kinesiology: The skeletal system and muscle function. Muscolino
JE, Musculoskeletal Anatomy Flashcards
Course Description: This course is meant to apply your knowledge of human anatomy
from a biomechanical perspective. You will be able to observe and analyze select human
movements for function and potential pathology.
Course Objectives:
 You will be able to observe and describe in literal terms body movement.
 You will be able to identify muscle origins and insertions and their actions.
 You will demonstrate an understanding of the different bones of the body and
how they move.
 You will demonstrate a working knowledge of the neural contributors to a variety
of muscles.
 You will be able to assess different modes of contraction and how they are
contributing to selected movements.
 You will learn how to use a goniometer to evaluate range of motion.
 You will learn different manual muscle testing techniques and how to grade
strength.
 You will learn basic neuromuscular control concepts associated with motor
learning as it relates to human development, performance, and injury.
Grading:
Quizzes: 120 points (8 quizzes @ 15 points)
These are meant to reinforce the materials we have recently discussed. They may
be in essay, multiple choice, or short answer format, or some combination of these
three.
Exams: 120 points (2 exams @ 60 points)
They may be in essay, multiple choice, or short answer format, or some
combination of these three.
In-class Activities: 10 points per activity
These will include shooting video, viewing video, and discussion.
Two Projects: 100 points per project (50 points for the write-up; 50 points for the
presentation)
You will do an upper extremity project and a lower extremity project. The
parameters of these projects will be defined at least two weeks prior to the first
project.
Attendance:
The college’s class attendance policy will be adhered to as I interpret it. Absences
because of College sponsored activities should be addressed with me in advance so
alternative arrangements can be made. Three unplanned absences will result in a report
to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Kinesiology—ES 320
Semester Schedule
9/5/7—Course Introduction
9/7/7—Planes, axes, & motions
9/10/7—Planes, axes, motions, & arthrology
9/12/7—Arthrology & joint classification
9/14/7—Quiz 1. Connective tissue
9/17/7—Muscle anatomy, physiology, & function
9/19/7—Muscle anatomy, physiology, & function
9/21/7—Neuromuscular system
9/24/7—Quiz 2. Role of muscles & types of contraction
9/26/7—Joint motions & muscle assessment
9/28/7—Joint motions, muscle assessments, & levers
10/1/7—Catch-up day
10/3/7—Review Day
10/5/7—Mid-term Exam
10/8/7—No Class--Fall Break
10/10/7—Joints of the spine, skull, & pelvis
10/12/7—*Joints of the spine, skull, & pelvis
10/15/7—Quiz 3. Joints of the lower extremity (hip)
10/17/7—*Joints of the lower extremity (hip)
10/19/7—Quiz 4. Joints of the lower extremity (knee)
10/22/7—*Joints of the lower extremity (knee)
10/24/7—Quiz 5. Joints of the lower extremity (foot/ankle)
10/26/7—*Joints of the lower extremity (foot/ankle)
10/29/7—The trunk, kinetic chain, and postural control
10/31/7—The trunk, kinetic chain, and postural control
11/2/7—No Class
11/5/7—Gait
11/7/7—Lower extremity presentations
11/9/7—Lower extremity presentations
11/12/7—Quiz 6. Joints of the upper extremity (shoulder)
11/14/7—*Joints of the upper extremity (shoulder)
11/16/7—Quiz 7. Joints of the upper extremity (elbow)
11/19/7—*Joints of the upper extremity (elbow)
11/21/7—Quiz 8. Joints of the upper extremity (wrist/hand)
11/23/7—*Joints of the upper extremity (wrist/hand)
11/26/7—The throwing motion
11/28/7—Catch-up day
11/30/7—Upper extremity presentations
12/3/7—Upper extremity presentations
12/5/7—Review day
Ch. 1-2
Ch. 1-2, 5
Ch. 5-6
Ch. 3-4
Ch. 10-11
Ch. 10-11
Ch. 16
Ch. 12
Ch. 14
Ch. 14-15
Ch. 7
Ch. 7
Ch. 8
Ch. 8
Ch. 8
Ch. 8
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
*Dress appropriately for class. We will be practicing palpation, goniometry, and manual
muscle testing.