Introduction to the
Course
Course Content
I.
II.
Introduction to the Course
Biomechanical Concepts Related to
Human Movement
III. Anatomical Concepts Related to Human
Movement
IV. Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement
Course Content
I.
II.
Introduction to the Course
Biomechanical Concepts Related to
Human Movement
III. Anatomical Concepts & Principles Related
to Human Movement
IV. Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
Kinesiology: Definition
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the discipline concerned with the
comprehensive and systematic study of
human movement
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What is the purpose of kinesiology?
Kinesiology: Purpose
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To describe, explain, and predict how and
why people move for the purpose of
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Performance enhancement
Injury prevention
Risk reduction for chronic disease
Social and aesthetic enjoyment
Technique
Equipment
Training
Kinesiology: Purpose
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Performance enhancement  the best
performance that one can achieve given
the constraints (or limitations) acting on
the system
safety  effectiveness  efficiency
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
What is a profession?
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A body whose chief aim is to improve the
conditions of society by providing a regulated
service in which practices and
educational/training programs are developed
that are in accordance with knowledge
available from one or more relevant
disciplines
Kinesiology: Professions
Rehabilitation
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Physical therapists
Occupational therapists
Massage therapists
Orthopaedists
Cardiologists
Cardiac & Pulmonary
Rehabilitation
Athletic trainers
Performance
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Strength & Conditioning
Coaches
Athletic Coaches
Musicians
Actors
Dancers
Athletes
Kinesiology: Professions
Injury Prevention
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Physical education teachers
Personal trainers
Ergonomists
Exercise specialists
Massage therapists
Athletic trainers
So…
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Why do you have to take this course?
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How does this course fit into the study
of kinesiology?
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
Subdisciplines
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
The Subdiscipline of Functional
Human Anatomy
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Subdiscipline of kinesiology concerned with
understanding
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the contributions of the muscular and skeletal
systems to human movement
the acute and chronic effects of activity on the
musculoskeletal system
Focus is at the tissue, organ, organ system,
and organism level
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Also draws from biomechanics
Introduction to the Course
A. The Discipline of Kinesiology
1.
2.
3.
4.
Definition
Purpose
Use in Professions
Organization of Kinesiology
B. The Subdiscipline of Functional Anatomy
C. The Subdiscipline of Biomechanics
Mechanics
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Branch of physics that is concerned with the
motion and deformation of particles and
mechanical systems that are acted on by
mechanical disturbances called forces
Biomechanics
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The science that examines forces acting
upon and within a biological structure and
effects produced by such forces
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The science that applies the principles of
mechanics to the conception, design,
development, and analysis of equipment and
systems in biology
Branches of Mechanics
Mechanics
Rigid body
mechanics
Deformable
body mechanics
Fluid mechanics
Relativistic
mechanics
Quantum
mechanics
Physical Quantities
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Base quantity – defined in terms of a standard
Derived quantity – defined in terms of one or more
base quantities
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Units for quantities determined by system used
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SI system (Systeme International – MKS system)
British system
CGS system
SI Base Quantities & Units
Base Quantity
Unit
Unit
Abbreviation
length
meter
m
time
second
s
mass
kilogram
kg
electric current
ampere
A
temperature
kelvin
K
amount of substance
mole
mol
luminous intensity
candela
cd
plane angle
degrees
o
length
–
British (m)
system:
the length of
path
traveled
Length
– foot
by
light
in a
Time
– second
vaccuum
Mass – slug
during a time
interval of
1/299,792,458
of a second
SI Derived Quantities & Units
Derived Quantity
Special
Names
area
Dimension
L2
SI Unit
m2
volume
L3
m3
velocity
L/T
m/s
acceleration
L/T2
m/s2
force
ML/T2
kg-m/s2
Newton (N)
pressure & stress
M/LT2
N/m2
Pascal (Pa)
moment (torque)
ML2/T2
N-m
work & energy
ML2/T2
N-m
Joule (J)
SI Prefixes & Multipliers
Prefix
tera
giga
mega
kilo
hecto
deka
deci
centi
milli
micro
nano
pico
femto
SI
Symbol
SI Multiplication Factor
T
G
M
k
h
da
d
c
m
µ
n
p
f
1 000 000 000 000 = 1012
1 000 000 000 = 109
1 000 000 = 106
1 000 = 103
100 = 102
10 = 101
0.1 = 10-1
0.01 = 10-2
0.001 = 10-3
0.000 001 = 10-6
0.000 000 001 = 10-9
0.000 000 000 001 = 10-12
0.000 000 000 000 001 = 10-15
The Greek Alphabet
Alpha
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Nu
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Beta
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Xi

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Gamma


Omicron


Delta


Pi


Epsilon


Rho


Zeta


Sigma


Eta


Tau


Theta


Upsilon

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Iota


Phi


Kappa

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Chi

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Lambda
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Psi

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Mu

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Omega
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So…
 How
does this course fit into the
study of kinesiology?
You will…
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be able to answer, in part, the following
questions:
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What causes movement?
How can a movement be changed to improve performance
and/or prevent injury?
learn the language of kinesiology and gain basic
knowledge about movement causes and
outcomes.
develop observation, analytical, and evaluative
skills necessary for analyzing human movement.
Course Objectives
1. Explain the roles that the subdisciplines of
functional anatomy and biomechanics play
in the study of human movement.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of how skeletal
and muscular architecture and function
interact to create forces and torques that
contribute to injury and human movement
performance.
Course Objectives
3. Demonstrate knowledge of how the human
body and the external environment interact
to create the forces and torques necessary
that contribute to human performance and
musculoskeletal injury.
4. Identify structural and mechanical factors
that limit successful performance in human
movement activities.
Course Objectives
5. Perform a systematic qualitative anatomical
analysis of human movement activities or
skills in sport, dance, exercise,
rehabilitation, work, and daily living.
QUESTIONS?
Next Lecture Topic
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Lecture Topic #2
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Subtopic A: Basic Kinematic Concepts