HLTH 290 - Kinesiology

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Kapiolani Community College

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2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 130 or ZOOL 141 or higher-level human anatomy and physiology course.Corequisite(s): HLTH 290L. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 100 OR PHYS 122. Comment: Letter grade only. HLTH 290 may not be audited. HLTH 290 may not be taken credit/no credit. HLTH 290 explains the principles of kinesiology. It emphasizes the relationship of the musculoskeletal system,body mechanics, postural alignment, biomechanical principles and the nervous system to kinesiology principles for the PTA, OTA, and ESS majors. The student will be required to apply these principles in the companion course, HLTH 290L. Upon successful completion of HLTH 290, the student should be able to: Classify the joints of the body according to structure and explain the relationship between the structure and capacity for movement contributing to joint range of motion and stability. Identify the structure and properties for skeletal muscles presented in this course in terms of the proximal and distal attachments, peripheral innervations, actions and lever class. 1 Classify skeletal muscle in terms of fiber arrangement as strap, rhomboidal, fusiform, triangular, unipennate, bipennate, multipennate, and relate it to its function. State and group skeletal muscles and bony landmarks by body sections. Define and explain kinesiology using the concepts of the orientation planes of the body and the axes of motion in relationship to the movements of the extremities and trunk and its importance to movement and activities. Identify the concepts and principles of body mechanics related to postural alignment and assessment. Name and identify types of muscle contraction as: concentric, eccentric, static, isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, and length-tension relationship. Explain the muscle function for the muscles presented in the course in terms of prime mover, agonist, antagonist, synergist and stabilizer. Identify the phases of gait and balance. Demonstrate fluency in kinesiology and rehabilitation terminology and layman's terms.

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2.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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