Kinesiology

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Course Hours: 
180
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
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Muscles play a vital role in our everyday lives, without them we wouldn’t be able to function. In our Kinesiology course, you will discover how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the human body and the fundamentals of concentric, eccentric, and isometric muscle contractions. This course also explores the bones, landmarks, and joints of the body, and presents a thorough explanation of muscle function. It provides clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts and clearly explains terminology needed for working in any rehabilitative practice field. 

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Recognize the basic fundamentals of structure and motion
  • Recall how muscles functions as movers, antagonists and stabilizers in the human body
  • Recognize the concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle contractions found in the human body
  • Name the clinical applications related to key kinesiology concepts
  • List the terminology needed to work in the rehabilitation field
Kinesiology Module 1
Mapping the Human Body 
 
Major Divisions of the Human Body 
Major Body Parts 
Joints Between Body Parts 
Movement of Body Parts 
Regions of the Body 
Anatomic Position 
Location Terminology 
Anterior/Posterior
Planes & Axes
 
Kinesiology Module 2
Skeletal Osteology: Study of the Bones 
 
Skeletal Tissues
Functions of Bones
Bone Development & Growth 
Fascia 
Tendons and Ligaments 
Bones of the Human Body
Bones of the Head & Spine 
Entire Lower Extremity 
Entire Upper Extremity 
 
Kinesiology Module 3
Joint Terminology and Classification
 
Overview of Joint Function 
Axial & Nonaxial Motion
Roll and Spin Axial Movements
Flexion/Extension
Hyperextension
Anatomy of a Joint
Physiology of a Joint 
Joint Mobility vs. Joint Stability 
Joint Classification
 
Kinesiology Module 4
Joints of the Axial Body, Lower and Upper Extremities 
 
Suture Joints of the Skulls 
Spinal Joints
Cervical Spine 
Thoracic Spine 
Rib Joints of the Thorax
Pelvis & Pelvic Movement
Hip Joint 
Overview of the Knee Joint Complex
Overview of the Ankle/Foot Region
Joints of Upper Extremity 
Wrist/Hand Region
 
Kinesiology Module 5
Actions of Muscles and Muscle Tissue
 
Overview of the Skeletal Muscles of the Body
Muscles of Elbow, Wrist and Finger Joints
Ankle and Subtalar Joints
Skeletal Muscle 
Muscular Fascia
Motor Unit
 
Kinesiology Module 6
How Muscles Function and Muscle Contractions 
 
What Happens When a Muscle Contracts and Shortens? 
Rubber Band Exercise
Lines of Pull of a Muscle 
Muscle Actions 
Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Contraction Examples 
 
Kinesiology Module 7
Roles of Muscles and Joint Motion 
 
Mover Muscles
Antagonist Muscles 
Fixator/Stabilizer Muscles
Neutralizer Muscles
Musculoskeletal Assessment 
Muscle Palpation 
 
Kinesiology Module 8
Muscle Contraction and Biomechanics 
 
Partial Contraction of a Muscle 
Active Insufficiency 
Leverage of a Muscle 
Classes of Levers 
Introduction to Biomechanics 
Basic Principles of Mechanics 
 
Kinesiology Module 9
Neuromuscular System and Posture
 
Overview of the Nervous System
Voluntary Movement vs. Reflex Movement 
Muscle Spindles 
Pain-Spasm-Pain Cycle 
Posture
Gait Cycle
 
Kinesiology Module 10
Postural Distortion Patterns and Stretching
 
Rounded Low Back/Pelvis 
Flat Back
Scoliosis
Overpronation 
Stretching
Principles of Strength 
 

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.

The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player

 


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1400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
United States
Phone: 240-500-2553

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