MAST 113 - Kinesiology II

2 Credits
This course of study provides the student with an applicable, working knowledge of the principles of movement in the human body. Included is the study of bones, boney landmarks, joint structure and function with an in-depth study of the muscles of the following regions: gluteal, thigh and lower leg, feet, the upper arm and forearm. Students further develop foundational palpation skills learning to differentiate the qualities of different types of connective tissues. Students also learn to use passive and active range of motion to assess the quality of movement in the areas listed above.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the key terms and concepts related to the bones, bony landmarks, ligaments, joints, muscles, and actions.
Palpate bones, bony landmarks, joints, ligaments, and muscles.
Accurately define and utilize terminology relating to position, location, planes, regions and movements.
Demonstrate an understanding of joints type, structure, movements and characteristics
Recognize the location and function of the primary ligaments.
List and describe muscle fiber arrangements and discuss the functional ramifications.
Describe how muscles co-ordinate movement including concepts of prime mover, agonists, synergists, antagonists, fixators and tonus.
List and recognize the origin, insertion, and actions of the required muscles.
Categorize muscles into their groups (example: rotator cuff muscles = supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, Subscapularis).
Recognize muscles that are synergists and antagonists.
Palpate muscles and demonstrate and understanding of fiber direction and relative depth.
Demonstrate an understanding that when muscles contract they shorten and that when muscles stretch they lengthen; while demonstratig the ability to apply this knowledge to specific muscles and the resulting movements.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of isotonic (concentric and eccentric) and isometric muscle contractions.
Demonstrate the safe, effective application of passive stretching.
Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively teach clients to stretch.