Fundamentals of Human Locomotion and Motor Control

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:07.08.2023 09:48:04

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_218		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		4.00		ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Mechanics; Biomechanics		Target Audience:		Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Ņikita Horoševs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		12	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		48
Total Contact Hours								64
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		12	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		48
Total Contact Hours								64
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
At the level of secondary education.
Objective:
To promote the acquisition of knowledge and forming of understanding of the analysis of human posture and movement, the forces acting on the human body, motor control theory, the basic principles of normal motor development in children and how to use this in drawing up an exercise programme.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The concept of kinematics: osteokinematics and arthrokinematics. Basic segments of the human body, centre of gravity, basic planes, axes and motions and definitions thereof. Joints, classification, structure, closed and open positions thereof. Concept of joint degrees of freedom and range of motion, kinematic chains of joints: closed and open			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Concepts and principles of human body posture analysis, basic postures and derived postures. The effect of different forces on the human body, movements, balances. Classification of movements			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Fundamentals of human bone biomechanics			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Fundamentals of human cartilage biomechanics			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Fundamentals of the biomechanics of human connective and muscle tissue			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Motor unit, recruitment mechanism. Muscle contraction modes. Muscle classification by fibre type (energy supply), muscle work volumes, strength-length, strength-velocity relationships. Levers in the human body			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
7	Theory of motor control. Motor development in children			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Interactions between human activities and the environment, the process of acquiring skills			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	Kinematics: body segments, centre of gravity, basic planes, axes, definitions of motion, demonstration. Practical task: recognising and naming movements in exercises. Joint degrees of freedom, kinematic chains, closed and open joint positions			Classes		1.00	other
10	Body position analysis using 5-point score			Classes		1.00	other
11	Joint range of motion. Goniometry. Measurement of range of motion in upper and lower limb joints, demonstration and practical performance			Classes		2.00	other
12	Active movements. Types of muscle contractions. Practical task: analysis of active movements. Passive movements: demonstration, practical performance			Classes		1.00	other
13	Colloquium on the content of previous classes and lectures. Seminar on the results of the colloquium, discussion			Classes		2.00	other
14	Motor control: the concept of elements and levels – seminar, practical analysis of positions and movements. Motor control development in a child under 1 year of age – demonstration and practical performance			Classes		1.00	other
15	Interactions between human activities and the environment. Classification of activities by A. Gentile			Classes		1.00	other
16	Principles of drawing up an exercise programme to address a specific local problem. Use of different aids and tools in the exercise programme			Classes		2.00	other
17	Exam			Classes		1.00	other
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	The concept of kinematics: osteokinematics and arthrokinematics. Basic segments of the human body, centre of gravity, basic planes, axes and motions and definitions thereof. Joints, classification, structure, closed and open positions thereof. Concept of joint degrees of freedom and range of motion, kinematic chains of joints: closed and open			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Concepts and principles of human body posture analysis, basic postures and derived postures. The effect of different forces on the human body, movements, balances. Classification of movements			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Fundamentals of human bone biomechanics			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
4	Fundamentals of human cartilage biomechanics			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
5	Fundamentals of the biomechanics of human connective and muscle tissue			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Motor unit, recruitment mechanism. Muscle contraction modes. Muscle classification by fibre type (energy supply), muscle work volumes, strength-length, strength-velocity relationships. Levers in the human body			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
7	Theory of motor control. Motor development in children			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
8	Interactions between human activities and the environment, the process of acquiring skills			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
9	Kinematics: body segments, centre of gravity, basic planes, axes, definitions of motion, demonstration. Practical task: recognising and naming movements in exercises. Joint degrees of freedom, kinematic chains, closed and open joint positions			Classes		1.00	other
10	Body position analysis using 5-point score			Classes		1.00	other
11	Joint range of motion. Goniometry. Measurement of range of motion in upper and lower limb joints, demonstration and practical performance			Classes		2.00	other
12	Active movements. Types of muscle contractions. Practical task: analysis of active movements. Passive movements: demonstration, practical performance			Classes		1.00	other
13	Colloquium on the content of previous classes and lectures. Seminar on the results of the colloquium, discussion			Classes		2.00	other
14	Motor control: the concept of elements and levels – seminar, practical analysis of positions and movements. Motor control development in a child under 1 year of age – demonstration and practical performance			Classes		1.00	other
15	Interactions between human activities and the environment. Classification of activities by A. Gentile			Classes		1.00	other
16	Principles of drawing up an exercise programme to address a specific local problem. Use of different aids and tools in the exercise programme			Classes		2.00	other
17	Exam			Classes		1.00	other
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Examination method: 1 colloquium during the semester, oral and written tests of theoretical knowledge in class, successful practical work. Final examination: oral theoretical-practical exam.
Assessment Criteria:
Method of examination: a written colloquium and test; theoretical-practical examination.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to define the concepts of kinematics and statics, name and identify body movements and positions, describe the principles of analysis thereof, joint positions, range of joint motion and measurement thereof, kinematic chains, forces acting on the human body, levers in the human body, macroscopic and microscopic structure of muscles, basic principles of functioning thereof, sliding filament theory, contraction modes, motor control theory and normal motor development of children, basic principles of human activity analysis and exercise programme design.
Skills:		As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to analyse human movement and body position, practically determine passive movement and range of motion in the limb joints, demonstrate the progression of human positions, in which to offer maintaining active movement and posture, according to the principles of motor control development.
Competencies:		Analysis and synthesis: will be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills to examine the physical functional status of patients and to assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy. Evaluation: The student will be able to interpret the results of assessments; to justify the choice of therapeutic measures.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Nordin M., Frankel V.H. Basic biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Philadelphia, PA [etc.] : 2021
2	Norkin, Cynthia C., White D. Joyce Measurement of Joint Motion: a Guide to Goniometry. 5th ed., Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company, 2016., pp 1. - 408.
3	Shumway Cook - Anne, Woollacott Marjorie H. Motor Control : translating research into clinical practice. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer : 2017, pp. 1.- 79.
4	Kisner, Carolyn; Colby, Lynn Allen. Therapeutic Exercise, Foundations and Techniques. 6th ed., 2018. F.A.Davis Company, Philadelphia, pp. 27.-35., 51.-70.
Additional Reading
1	Inge Flēmiga. Zīdaiņa attīstība un attīstības traucējumi- Zvaigzne ABC, 1999.
Other Information Sources
1	www.pubmed.com
2	www.pedro.com
3	www.ebsco.com