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Course Description Status: Approved

Course Description Version: 25/26.R.1.00

Description Period: 2025./26 academic year rudens semestris

Study Course Accepted: -

Study Course Description

Kinesiology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
REK_211
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Velga Gaļanska
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts

Riga, Anniņmuižas bulvāris 26a, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291

About Study Course

Objective

To develop the acquisition of knowledge about kinesiology (human movement-support systems).

Preliminary Knowledge

Normal anatomy, normal physiology, biomechanics of the movement-support system.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After successful completion of the study course, students will be able to name and describe the contractile and non-contractile structures of the human locomotor support apparatus, which ensure the stability and mobility of both individual body segments and the whole body, and will be able to describe their importance during movement and maintaining a static posture.

Skills

1.Students will be able to practically assess joints movements and analyze involved muscle, will be able assess and analyze the specific static and dynamic basic postures, will be able to apply the valuation and analysis skills in various physical activities analysis. Recognize and describe the posture and gait characteristics of a given situation.

Competences

1.Will be able to analyze the involvement and operation of various structures of the movement support system during certain physical exercises, justifying their choice to achieve specific goals.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work
-
-
- Preparation for seminars. - Independent training of the practical skills.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination
-
-
- active participation in seminars. - demonstration of the practic skills. - test.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Joints, classification of joints, type of movement, muscle types of work.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Upper extremity kinesiology.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Lower extremity kinesiology.

  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Torso kinesiology. Posture. Gait.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles af analysis of Upper limb movement, analysis of muscle activity.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles af analysis of lower limb movement, analysis of muscle activity.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles af analysis of torso movement, analysis of muscle activity.

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basic principles af analysis of posture and gait, analysis of muscle activity.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Levangie P. K., Norkin C.C. Joint structure and function: a comprehensive analysis. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2005, 588 lpp.

2.

Neumann D.A. Kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system: foundations for physical rehabilitation. Donald A. Neumann; artwork by Elisabeth E. Rowan. St. Louis: Mosby, 2002, 597 lpp.

Additional Reading

1.

Smith L.K., Weiss E.L., Lehmuhl L.D. Brunnstrom’s clinical kinesiology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A.Davis Company; 1996, 468 lpp.

2.

Calais – Germain B. Anatomy of movement. Seattle, Eastland Press, 1993, 289lpp

Other Information Sources

1.

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