Kinesiology
| Title | ΚΙΝΗΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ / Kinesiology |
| Code | ΓΚ0400 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sport Science (Serres) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 260000573 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)
Registered students: 94
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | MATHĪMA EMVATHYNSĪS FRONTISTĪRIAKOU TYPOU | Winter/Spring | - | 8 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600275705
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. Τμήμα Α΄ (Δευτέρα 8:00-9:30 & Τρίτη 8:00-9:30 ) | Eleftherios Kellis, Nikolaos Kofotolis, Athanasios Ellinoudis |
| 2. Τμήμα Β΄ (Δευτέρα 9:30-11:00 & Τρίτη 9:30-11:00) | Eleftherios Kellis, Nikolaos Kofotolis, Athanasios Ellinoudis |
| 3. Τμήμα Γ΄ (Δευτέρα 11:00-12:30 & Τρίτη 11:00-12:30) | Eleftherios Kellis, Nikolaos Kofotolis, Athanasios Ellinoudis |
| 4. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο για εξετάσεις) | Eleftherios Kellis, Nikolaos Kofotolis, Athanasios Ellinoudis |
EPIChallenges
- Global Health
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600275705
- At the Website of the School: http://www.phed-sr.auth.gr/el/pps.phtml
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, students will acquire:
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of the fundamental principles of kinesiology and exercise.
Recognition of muscular and joint anatomy throughout the entire body.
Understanding of the basic functions and movements of each area (upper and lower limbs, trunk, neck).
SKILLS
Palpation and assessment of muscles and joints in various regions of the body.
Application of basic kinesiological exercises for strengthening and stabilization.
Design and instruction of individualized exercise programs.
COMPETENCIES
Comprehensive functional evaluation of the musculoskeletal system.
Development and implementation of combined exercises based on joint structure.
Adaptation to various kinesiological needs using scientifically evidence-based practices.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- 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)
1. Principles of Kinesiology – Muscle Palpation Techniques. Basic Principles of Therapeutic Exercise.
2. Palpation of Muscle Contractions in the Neck – Basic Movements and Exercises for the Cervical Spine and Head.
3. Palpation of the Scapular Muscles – Basic Movements and Exercises of the Scapula.
4. Palpation of the Thoracic Muscles – Combined Movement of the Head, Scapula, and Thorax.
5. Basic Movements of the Shoulder Joint – Palpation of the Shoulder Girdle Muscles – The Rotator Cuff.
6. Basic Movements and Palpation of the Elbow Joint Muscles – and the Radiocarpal (Wrist) Joint.
7. Palpation of the Trunk and Pelvic Muscles – Basic Movements of the Trunk and Pelvis.
8. Trunk Stabilization Programs – Basic Exercises for Strengthening Specific Trunk Muscles.
9. Palpation of Muscle Contractions in the Thigh and Pelvis – Palpation of the Hip and Knee Joints.
10. Basic Exercises for Strengthening Specific Muscles of the Hip and Knee – Joint Functionality of the Hip and Knee.
11. Palpation of the Muscles of the Lower Leg and Ankle Joint – Basic Exercises for Strengthening Specific Ankle Muscles.
12. Complex Exercises for Strengthening Muscle Groups of the Ankle and Lower Leg – Joint Functionality.
13. Palpation of the Foot Muscles – Foot Movements – Combined Movements of the Lower Limbs.
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
E-learning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | 78 | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fieldwork | 78 | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exams | 52 | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 208 | 8 |
Student Assessment
Description
The course is assessed through:
a. Group project/presentation of an exercise program (20%) – students work in groups to design and publicly present an exercise program, and
b. Practical (individual) examination covering the semester’s course content (Formative and Summative) (80%).
Assessment Criteria
Group Presentation/Project
Anatomical Understanding
Exercise Program Design
Applicability
Presentation & Time Management
Practical Examination
Muscle palpation, description of muscle function, and demonstration of a specific exercise
Explanation and demonstration of joint movements
Design and implementation of an exercise program (based on principles of kinesiology)
Identification and correction of exercise execution errors
These criteria are outlined in the course guide and published on the course’s eLearning platform.
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Clinical Examination of Patient (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Βιβλίο [133036837]: ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΤΟΜΙΚΗ ΤΟΥ ΚΙΝΗΤΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΟΣ, J. HOCHSCHILD
Βιβλίο [41311]: Έλεγχος της μυικής λειτουργικής ικανότητας, Helen J. Hislop, Jacqueline Montogomery
Βιβλίο [33154431]: Κινησιολογία, NANCY HAMILTON, WENDI WEIMAR, KATHRYN LUTTGENS
Βιβλίο [77115298]: TYLDESLEY & GRIEVE: ΜΥΕΣ, ΝΕΥΡΑ ΚΑΙ ΚΙΝΗΣΗ. ΚΙΝΗΣΙΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ ΖΩΗ, IAN R. McMILLAN, GAIL CARIN-LEVY
Βιβλίο [33156090]: ΚΛΙΝΙΚΕΣ ΔΟΚΙΜΑΣΙΕΣ ΤΟΥ ΜΥΟΣΚΕΛΕΤΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΟΣ, BUCKUP K.
Additional bibliography for study
Book [133036837]: Functional Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System, J. Hochschield
Book [41311]: Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, Helen J. Hislop, Jacqueline Montgomery
Book [33154431]: Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion, Nancy Hamilton, Wendi Weimar, Kathryn Luttgens
Book [77115298]: Tyldesley & Grieve's Muscles, Nerves and Movement: Kinesiology in Daily Life, Ian R. McMillan, Gail Carin-Levy
Book [33156090]: Clinical Tests for the Musculoskeletal System, Buckup K.
Last Update
27-06-2025
