WHES 2065 - Biomechanics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify bones, muscles, joints and soft tissues and how they related to movement
2. Recognize how these anatomical structures vary between genders and different body types
3. Compare anatomical structural changes throughout the lifespan

Outcome 2:  Upon completion of this course, students will analyze the mechanical aspects of human movement

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate how forces play a role on the human body both intrinsically and extrinsically
2. Explain how kinematic features play a role with human movement
3. Calculate how human movement occurs using basic trigonometry

Outcome 3:  Upon completion of this course, students will apply kinesiology and its factors in analyzing and improving human movement

Objectives:

1. Express various movement characteristics of different populations of people
2. Differentiate basic assessment techniques and their application to movement with both able bodies and special populations
3. Analyze strength, flexibility, stability and proprioception and their role with movement
4. Analyze variable fitness-based exercises and how they improve human movement
5. Assess preventative measures for lifestyle enhancement and athletic improvement
6. Recognize age, gender, lifestyle, injury and disease factors that may affect human movement.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Introduction to human movement and skeletal structure
   1. Planes and axes
   2. Skeletal framework
      1. Joint and joint structure
      2. Bone structure and loading characteristics
      3. Role of ligaments and tendons
2. Muscle structure and function
   1. Muscle properties
   2. Fiber type characteristics
   3. Types of muscle activation
   4. Muscles role in movement
3. Shoulder and shoulder girdle
   1. Shoulder skeletal structure
   2. Shoulder joint muscles
   3. The shoulder girdle
   4. Shoulder girdle musculature
   5. Shoulder girdle movement
      1. Shoulder forces
      2. Shoulder injuries
4. Upper extremities
   1. Elbow structure and function
      1. Elbow forces
   2. Anterior and posterior musculature
5. The spine structure and function
   1. Spinal column
   2. Spinal movement
   3. Musculature
   4. Symmetry of trunk muscles
   5. Muscles for ventilation
6. The hip and pelvis
   1. Hip structure
   2. Introduction to locomotion
   3. Hip musculature
   4. Forces in the hip
   5. The pelvic girdle
      1. Synergistic actions of the hip and pelvis
7. The knee structure and function
   1. Menisci, ligament and patella
   2. Knee movement and musculature
   3. Knee injuries
8. The ankle and foot structure and function
   1. Musculature
   2. Movement characteristics
9. Kinesiological analysis
   1. Steps in a kinesiological analysis
   2. Motion analysis terminology
   3. Trigonometry in human motion
10. Linear kinematics
    1. Linear motion equations
11. Angular kinematics
    1. Angular motion equations
12. Linear and angular kinetics
    1. Newtons law
    2. Torque
    3. Moment of inertia
    4. Centripetal and centrifugal forces
13. Motion through fluids and air
    1. Fluid forces
       1. Buoyancy, drag and lift
       2. Aquatic motion principles
14. Kinesiology applied to posture and exercise prescription
    1. Exercise program development