Kinesiology

Course Information
TitleΚΙΝΗΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Kinesiology
CodeΓΚ0400
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID260000573

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 64
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSMATHĪMA EMVATHYNSĪS FRONTISTĪRIAKOU TYPOUWinter/Spring-8

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours4
Class ID
600205819
SectionInstructors
1. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο για εξετάσεις)
2. Τμήμα Γ΄ (Δευτέρα 11:30-13:00 & Τρίτη 11:30-13:00)
3. Τμήμα Β΄ (Δευτέρα 9:45-11:15 & Τρίτη 9:45-11:15)
4. Τμήμα Α΄ (Δευτέρα 8:00-9:30 & Τρίτη 8:00-9:30 )
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
1. To palpate the muscles and joints of the human body 2. To explain, display and correct basic movements of the human body based on anatomical terms 3. To develop methodology of selecting specific exercises for muscles 4. To design and apply an exercise program for a group of individuals based on the principles of kinesiology
General Competences
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1A. Principles of kinesiology - Muscle palpation technques 1B. Principles of therapeutic exercise. 2. Palpation of cervical muscles - basic movements of the head and the cervical spinal cord 3A. Palpation of the scapula muscles - Basic movements of the scapula 3B. Types of stretch - Stretching programs 4. Palpation of thoracic muscles - Combined movement of head, the neck and the shoulder 5α. Basic movements of the shoulder - Palpation of the shoulder muscles – The rotator cuff. 5β. Exercise for correcting postural imbalances 6. Basic movements and palpation of the elbow and wrist muscles 7α. Palpation of the trunk and pelvic muscles - Basic movements of the trunk and pelvis. 7β. Core stability programs 8α. Basic exercises for strengthening the trunk muscles. 8β. Programs of stability and mobility of the trunk 9. Palpation of the thigh and pelvic muscles - hip and knee joint movements. 10α. Basic exercises for strengthening the hip and the knee. Bi-articular muscles. 10β. Target-Specific exercise programs 11α. Palpation of tibia and ankle joint muscles - Exercises for strengthening ankle musculature. 11β. Target - specific exercise programs 12. Complex exercises for strengthening lower limb muscles- bi-articularity 13. Palpation of plantar muscles- Foot movements - Combined whole- body exercises
Keywords
Movement, palpation, muscle, joint, stability, stretch, strengthening, therapeutic exercise
Educational Material Types
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Contact via e-mail
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Laboratory Work783
Fieldwork783
Exams522
Total2088
Student Assessment
Description
Final practical exam. Students are examined into groups of 4. Assessment criteria 1. Paplation of muscles, description of muscle action and display of a muscle-specific exercise 2. Explanation and display of joint movements 3. Design and application of specific exercise program based on principles of kinesiology 4. Identification and correction of errors in exercise performance Τα κριτήρια παρέχονται γραπτώς από την πρώτη μέρα ρητά προς τους φοιτητές /τριες.
Student Assessment methods
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
  • Clinical Examination of Patient (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλίο [41777]: Muscles, Nerves and Movement, Β. TYLDESLEY Λεπτομέρειες Βιβλίο [42045]: Kinesiology, N. HAMILTON, K. LUTTGENS Λεπτομέρειες Βιβλίο [41311]: Evaluation of muscle function , D. L. WORTHINGHAM'S Λεπτομέρειες Βιβλίο [45]: ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΙΚΕΣ ΑΣΚΗΣΕΙΣ, KISNER CAROLYN, COLBY ALLEN LYNN Βιβλίο [4635]: ΜΥΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΣΕΙΣ, ΜΑΝΔΡΟΥΚΑΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ Λεπτομέρειες Βιβλίο [41669]: Τεχνικές αποκατάστασης αθλητικών κακώσεων, W.Ε. PRENTICE
Last Update
30-09-2021