Kinesiology I

Recommended Prerequisites

Those to access the graduation.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and practical classes with elements of descriptive and functional anatomy, as well as interpretation of the movement.

Learning Outcomes

Develop the interest and understanding about different kinesiology aspects (especially regarding the spinal cord and the upper limb) that are connected with the physical activity and sports.

It is expected that at the end of the curricular unit the student is able to:

-Identify the subject of anatomy and kinesiology in physical activity and sports

-Classify the types of bones, joints and muscles

-Noted the main characteristics of the vertebrae, joints and muscles of the column

-Know the spine’ movements (cervical, dorsal and lumbar regions)

-Know the constitution of the shoulder girdle and upper limb (bones and joints)

-Know the muscle insertions and movements of the upper limb’ and shoulder girdle’ muscles

-Know the main movements, kinetic chains of upper limb and their development in particular sporting gesture

-Be able to describe the human movement in physical activity and sport

-Know the major pathologies of the spine, chest, shoulder girdle and upper limb associated with sports.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction to Kinesiology (introductory concepts, anatomical references, bone, joint, muscle: general concepts).

The spine (general constitution, the vertebra: general, region and individual characteristics). Spine and its evolution. Joints of the spine (classification, articular surfaces and ligaments). Rib anatomical constitution.

Muscles of the posterior region of the torso (location, insertions, muscular action). Muscles of the cervical region. Functional anatomy of the spine.

Bones and joints of upper limb (classification, articular surfaces, ligaments and movements). Muscles of the shoulder girdle, shoulder, arm and forearm (location, insertions, muscular action and enervation). Functional anatomy of upper limb (shoulder complex, elbow, forearm and wrist-hand).

Pathologies of the spine, chest and upper limb associated with sport.

Description of motion: planes and axes of motion, terminology. Sports gesture analysis and description of motion plans and types of movement.

Head Lecturer(s)

João José Carreiro Pascoa Pinheiro

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Frequency: 60.0%

Final
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Esperança Pina JA. 2010. Anatomia Humana da Locomoção (4ª Edição). Edições Libel.

Floyd RT. 2009. Manual of structural kinesiology (17th Edition). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Netter FH. 2011. Atlas of Human Anatomy (5th Edition). Elsevier.

Texto de Apoio – Cinesiologia I e II.