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Kinesiology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:01.02.2024 12:54:28
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | REK_271 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 3.33 | ECTS: | 5.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine; Health Care | Target Audience: | Medical Services; Rehabilitation | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Evita Legzdiņa | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Rehabilitation | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 16 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 48 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 56 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 4 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 8 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 16 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 48 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 56 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Standard anatomy, biomechanics of muscular and nervous systems, basics of physiotherapy relating to motor control theory, analysis of movements and general classification of exercises. | ||||||||
| Objective: | • To gain knowledge of control mechanisms of human body movements and posture, functional anatomy and develop understanding of coordinated functioning of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems to ensure motions and keeping of posture. • To acquire knowledge of and develop practical skills in palpating structures of the musculoskeletal system, qualitative and quantitative assessment of movements, correct selection of therapeutic exercises and their practical application. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Kinesiology of the lower extremity. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Kinesiology of the upper extremity. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Colloquium. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Kinesiology of the spine. Kinesiology of the joints involved in respiratory process. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Kinesiology of the thoracic spine. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Kinesiology of the temporomandibular joint. Palpation of facial muscles. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Therapeutic exercises based on motor control theory. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Kinesiology of the lower extremity. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Kinesiology of the upper extremity. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 5.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 3 | Colloquium. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Kinesiology of the spine. Kinesiology of the joints involved in respiratory process. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Kinesiology of the thoracic spine. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Kinesiology of the temporomandibular joint. Palpation of facial muscles. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Therapeutic exercises based on motor control theory. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Prior to each lecture the students should revise their knowledge of material relating to the theme of the day (biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, motor control); practice palpation skills working in pairs; analyse situations (amount of movement and functional activities) working in groups. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • Written tests and oral exams (assessment of theoretical knowledge and practical skills) on completion of each theme of the course. • Final exam (combined) consisting of the theoretical part (written multiple-choice test) and demonstration of practical skills (identification of bone and soft structures by palpation) and analysis of the situation (assessment of the activity, selection of therapeutic exercises and their demonstration with the help of a model). | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Upon completion of the course the student should be able to describe functional anatomy of joints of the human body, identify structures involved in implementation of movements and keeping of posture and their coordinated work, define normal amount of movement and its quality, explain conditions determining choice of therapeutic exercises. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Upon completion of the course the student should be able to palpate bone ‘landmarks’ and soft tissues, evaluate movements in joints engaged in motion and posture keeping and type of muscle work, choose therapeutic exercises and use them to improve motor control in specific joints. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to analyse movements of joints and muscle work necessary for various functional activities, plan and develop therapeutic exercises to improve the level of motor control. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Hoppenfeld S. Physical examination of the spine and extremities. Appleton&Lange, 2014. | ||||||||
| 2 | Smith L.K., Weiss E.L., Lehmuhl L.D. Brunnstrom’s clinical kinesiology. F.A.Davis Company; 2012. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Levangie P.K., Norkin C.C. Joint structure and function. F.A. Davis Company, 2011. | ||||||||
| 2 | Nordin M., Frankel V.H. Basic biomehanics of musculoskeletal system. Lea&Feiberg; 2021. | ||||||||
| 3 | Luttgens K., Wells K.F. Kinesiology: scientific basis of human motion. 7th ed., Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 2008. | ||||||||
| 4 | Muscollino J.E. Kinesiology: the skeletal system and muscle function. 2nd ed. Elsevier Mosby, 2011 | ||||||||
| 5 | Kisner C., Colby L.A. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. F.A. Davis Company, 2018 | ||||||||
| 6 | Nordin M, Frankel V.H. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system/Philadelphia, PA [etc.] : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2021 | ||||||||
| 7 | Calais – Germain B. Anatomy of movement. Eastland Press, Seattle, 1993 | ||||||||
| 8 | Carol A Oatis Kinesiology: The mechanics and Pathomecanics of Human Movement 3rd ed . Wolters Kluwer 2009 | ||||||||
| 9 | Bernhard Reichert. Palpation Techniques: Suface Anatomy for Physical Therapists. 3rd ed., Thieme, 2021 | ||||||||
| 10 | A.I. Kapandji. The Physiology of the Joints: The spinal column, pelvic girdle and head. 7th ed., Handspring Publishing, 2019 | ||||||||
