Kinesiology

Category:

Course Hours:

180

Course Type:

Mentor Supported

Muscles play a vital role in our everyday lives, without them we wouldn’t be able to function. In our Kinesiology course, you will discover how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the human body and the fundamentals of concentric, eccentric, and isometric muscle contractions. This course also explores the bones, landmarks, and joints of the body, and presents a thorough explanation of muscle function. It provides clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts and clearly explains terminology needed for working in any rehabilitative practice field.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Recognize the basic fundamentals of structure and motion
Recall how muscles functions as movers, antagonists and stabilizers in the human body
Recognize the concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle contractions found in the human body
Name the clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts
List the terminology needed to work in the rehabilitation field

Kinesiology Module 1

Mapping the Human Body

• Major Divisions of the Human Body

• Major Body Parts

• Joints Between Body Parts

• Movement of Body Parts

• Regions of the Body

• Anatomic Position

• Location Terminology

• Anterior/Posterior

• Planes & Axes

Kinesiology Module 2

Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones

• Skeletal Tissues

• Functions of Bones

• Bone Development & Growth

• Fascia

• Tendons and Ligaments

• Bones of the Human Body

• Bones of the Head & Spine

• Entire Lower Extremity

• Entire Upper Extremity

Kinesiology Module 3

Joint Terminology and Classification

• Overview of Joint Function

• Axial & Nonaxial Motion

• Roll and Spin Axial Movements

• Flexion/Extension

• Hyperextension

• Anatomy of a Joint

• Physiology of a Joint

• Joint Mobility vs. Joint Stability

• Joint Classification

Kinesiology Module 4

Joints of the Axial Body, Lower and Upper Extremities

• Suture Joints of the Skulls

• Spinal Joints

• Cervical Spine

• Thoracic Spine

• Rib Joints of the Thorax

• Pelvis & Pelvic Movement

• Hip Joint

• Overview of the Knee Joint Complex

• Overview of the Ankle/Foot Region

• Joints of Upper Extremity

• Wrist/Hand Region

Kinesiology Module 5

Actions of Muscles and Muscle Tissue

• Overview of the Skeletal Muscles of the Body

• Muscles of Elbow, Wrist and Finger Joints

• Ankle and Subtalar Joints

• Skeletal Muscle

• Muscular Fascia

• Motor Unit

Kinesiology Module 6

How Muscles Function and Muscle Contractions

• What Happens When a Muscle Contracts and Shortens?

• Rubber Band Exercise

• Lines of Pull of a Muscle

• Muscle Actions

• Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Contraction Examples

Kinesiology Module 7

Roles of Muscles and Joint Motion

• Mover Muscles

• Antagonist Muscles

• Fixator/Stabilizer Muscles

• Neutralizer Muscles

• Musculoskeletal Assessment

• Muscle Palpation

Kinesiology Module 8

Muscle Contraction and Biomechanics

• Partial Contraction of a Muscle

• Active Insufficiency

• Leverage of a Muscle

• Classes of Levers

• Introduction to Biomechanics

• Basic Principles of Mechanics

Kinesiology Module 9

Neuromuscular System and Posture

• Overview of the Nervous System

• Voluntary Movement vs. Reflex Movement

• Muscle Spindles

• Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle

• Posture

• Gait Cycle

Kinesiology Module 10

Postural Distortion Patterns and Stretching

• Rounded Low Back/Pelvis

• Flat Back

• Scoliosis

• Overpronation

• Stretching

• Principles of Strength

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

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The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

Internet Connection

Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

PC Software Requirements

Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

Adobe PDF Reader

QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player

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