FOUNDATIONS AND ANALYSIS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT Department of
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Fall 2011 |
KIN
300 16348 K Dino Vrongistinos |
W 04:00-6:50 |
Location: RE155 |
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Instructor: Konstantinos “Dino” Vrongistinos, Ph.D. |
e-mail: kv61497@csun.edu |
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Office: RE281
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Phone: (818)-677-7567 |
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Office Hours: M,
T 5:00-6:30 , W 1:30-2:30 (Not During EPC),
& by appointment |
http://www.csun.edu/~kv61497 |
Required Text: Whiting, W.C., and S. Rugg (2005). Dynatomy: Dynamic
Human Anatomy.
Course
Prerequisites:
Biology 211/212 or KIN 275,
Course Description : Examination of anatomical and neuromechanical concepts relevant to human movement analysis and muscular control of movement. Application of functional anatomy to fundamental movements and select movement forms in exercise, sport, and dance, emphasizing movement analysis across the life span and across a full range of abilities.
The Department of Kinesiology has four
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO):
SLOs are aligned with the following Course Objectives
as indicated in brackets [SLO #].
Course
Objectives:
(1)
Explain the
importance of movement in our daily lives. [SLO #1, 2, 4].
(2)
Appreciate the
multidisciplinary perspective necessary to understand human movement. [SLO #1].
(3)
Describe the
structure and function of the human neuromusculoskeletal
systems. [SLO #2].
(4)
Explain joint
motion and function of the skeletoarticular system.
[SLO #2].
(5)
Describe the
types of muscle contraction and factors affecting muscle force production. [SLO #2].
(6)
Determine the
functional actions of muscles. [SLO #2].
(7)
Identify the
muscles acting at the major joints of the body. [SLO #2].
(8)
Explain the
biomechanical principles involved in human movement. [SLO #2].
(9)
Use the muscle
control formula to determine muscle action for any movement. [SLO #2, 3].
(10)
Explain the
concepts of coordination, efficiency and economy. [SLO #2].
(11)
Describe methods
of kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic
assessment. [SLO # 2, 3].
(12)
Explain the
fundamentals of posture, balance, and walking. [SLO #2].
(13)
Explain the
fundamentals of running, jumping, throwing, kicking, and lifting. [SLO #2].
(14)
Determine the
neuromuscular control of select movement forms in exercise, sport, and dance.
[SLO #2, 4].
(15)
Explain how movement
changes across the life span. [SLO # 1, 2, 4].
(16)
Explain how
movement changes across a broad range of abilities. [SLO #1, 2
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Evaluation: Course grades will be based on the
following point distribution.
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300
(3 units) |
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Exam
#1 |
(5th
Week) |
200
pts (20%) |
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Presentations/Assignments |
Instructor
Due Day |
100pts (10%) |
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Exam
#2 |
(10th Week) |
200
pts (20%) |
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Exam
#3 |
(14th
Week) |
200
pts (20%) |
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Final
Exam |
(Final’s
Week) |
300
pts (30%) |
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Course
Total |
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1000pts (100%) |
Schedule is tentative and subject to changes
Assignment
of grades will be based on the following ranges:
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A
= 900-1000 pts; |
B
= 800-899 pts; |
C
= 700-799 pts; |
D
= 600-699 pts; |
F
= less than
600 pts. |
Assignment of plus/minus grade adjustments to the above scale will be determined by the final class point distribution.
Examination
Policies & Miscellaneous Information
1. Students will not be allowed to
leave the room during exams. Please attend to any personal needs before the
exam.
2. Make-up exams will be considered only under
exceptional circumstances.
(Note: "I overslept", "I'm
tired", "I'm not prepared", etc. are not exceptional
circumstances!)
Any
student who fails to contact the instructor prior to any missed exam may not
be allowed to makeup the exam.
3. Absence for medical reasons requires written
verification by a physician.
4. Exams will not be rescheduled based on
a student's personal work/school schedule. Please plan ahead.
5. Questions/concerns regarding grading for any exam
must be resolved with the instructor within one week of the date
graded-exams are returned to the student.
6. All exams
are non-circulating.
A. Time
Elements Class begins promptly on
the scheduled hour
B. Behavior Treat other students and the
instructor with respect and civility. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that
interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b)
the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable.
Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of
beepers, cellular phones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in
class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing
in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.” Eating food or chewing ice during lecture or
discussion time is unacceptable. Turn-off cellular phones and other
communications electronics
C. Cheating & Plagiarism will
not be tolerated. Severe penalties will be imposed including an F on the exam,
and potentially and F in the course, and may also be subject to more severe
discipline by the University. Please review the Student Conduct on Academic
Dishonesty in the current Schedule of Classes and in the University Catalog.
Each student is expected to be familiar with, and abide by, the conditions of student conduct, as presented in the CSUN Catalog (Appendix C), with emphasis on sections: Student Conduct Code, Academic Dishonesty, Faculty Policy on Academic Dishonesty, and Penalties. Any student engaging in academic dishonesty (e.g., cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism) is subject to discipline, which may include a failing grade in the course, and may also be subject to more severe discipline by the University.
D. Assignments
turned in one day late will
receive 50% credit. After one day, no credit will be given.
E. Requests
for an Incomplete (I) must confirm to university policies. Among other requirements, “I” is possible
only for instances in which a student is demonstrating passing work in the
class.
F. Attendance
Policy: Attendance is expected for this class, and each student is responsible
for all material covered along with any changes to the syllabus that are
discussed in class. Any foreseeable
absences should be discussed with the professor beforehand. If an emergency arises, telephone or email before class so
that there is a record. If I do not
receive any prior notification, I will not allow make-ups for any material
missed (i.e., exams, homework). Attendance
is checked randomly and during tests and assignments due days. If students miss
more than three classes with no excuse, there will be five percent deduction on
their final grade.
The
reading assignments listed below are intended to supplement the lecture
materials. Some of the material in the text will not be covered in lecture but
may be included on the exams. By the same token, all of the information given
in lecture will not be found in the text, but may also be included on the
exams. Students are expected to have read the assigned sections in the text before
the scheduled lectures to which they apply. (
Due
days and assignments may be posted on WebCT. Students are expected to be
proficient with WebCT early on the semester.
webteach.csun.edu
Note: Students with
exceptional needs: This instructor,
in conjunction with California State University Northridge, is committed to
upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. If you are a student with a disability and wish to request
accommodations, please contact the Center on Disabilities located in
Student Services Building BH 110, or call (818) 677-2684 for an appointment. http://www.csun.edu/cod/ , codss@csun.edu, Phone: (818) 677-2684, Fax:
(818) 677-4929, Office Hours: M - F
Any information regarding your
disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require early
planning, requests for accommodation should be made as early as possible. Any
requests for accommodations will be reviewed in a timely manner to determine
their appropriateness for this class.
Attention: Last day to drop is Friday of the 3rd
week of classes
Please read carefully the
dates that pertain to your class
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Reading Materials |
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Aug |
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31 |
1 |
Introduction, Osteology and the Skeletal System |
Week 1 |
Ch. 1,2 |
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Sep |
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7 |
2 |
Joint Motion and the Articular System |
Week 2 |
Ch. 2,3 |
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14 |
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Myology and the Muscular System |
Week 3 |
Ch. 3,4 Review |
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Catch-up day |
Week 4 |
Ch. 4 |
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EXAM #1 Muscles of Movement |
Exam #1 Week 5 |
(Exam #1 on Ch.
1,2,3,4) Ch.
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Oct |
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Muscles of Movement |
Week 6 |
Ch.
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12 |
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Mechanics of Movement |
Week 7 |
Ch. 6,7 |
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8 |
Muscular Control of Movement |
Week 8 |
Ch. 5,6,7 |
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Assignments Due--Review |
Week 9 |
Ch. 5,6,7 Review |
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EXAM #2 Walking and Running |
Exam #2 Week 10 |
(Exam #2 on Ch. 5,6,7) Ch. 8 |
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Walking and Running |
Week 11 |
Ch. 8 |
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Jumping, Throwing, Kicking, & Lifting |
Week 12 |
Ch. 8,9 |
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Week 13 |
Ch. 9,10 |
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Exercise and Sports Movements |
Exam #3 Week 14 |
(Exam #3 on Ch.
8,9,10) Ch. 10 |
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Assignments-Presentations-Review |
Week 15 |
Ch. 11 Review,
Topics -Articles |
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FINAL EXAM DEC 14,
2011 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM |
Final Exam |
Final
Exams are comprehensive |
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Schedule is
tentative and subject to changes
When EPC meets www.csun.edu/EPC class starts at 4:15 pm
instead of 4:00:
No Wednesday office hours on
the above days