HPE-260 Kinetics of Exercise and Sport
This course is a requirement for all students enrolled in the AS Kinesiology and Human Performance, and AS Physical Education and Exercise Science programs. In addition, this course is appropriate for students intending to transfer to pursue a degree in sports medicine (e.g. athletic training, exercise science, and physical/occupational therapy). Students will be introduced to simple patterns of movement and progress to the analysis of complex motor skills that comprise the biomechanical and kinesiological basis of movement in exercise and sport. Topics include the musculoskeletal and neurological components of human anatomy; isolated and combined joint actions; and basic physics principles related to movement.
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Course Outline
Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
This course is a requirement for all students enrolled in the AS Kinesiology and Human Performance, and AS Physical Education and Exercise Science programs. In addition, this course is appropriate for students intending to transfer to pursue a degree in sports medicine (e.g. athletic training, exercise science, and physical/occupational therapy). Students will be introduced to simple patterns of movement and progress to the analysis of complex motor skills that comprise the biomechanical and kinesiological basis of movement in exercise and sport. Topics include the musculoskeletal and neurological components of human anatomy; isolated and combined joint actions; and basic physics principles related to movement.
Credit Hours
3Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites
BIO-110 or BIO-171 with a grade of C or higher
Course Learning Outcomes
- Classify anatomical and physiological components of human movement patterns.
- Interpret the biomechanical factors that influence both basic and sport/exercise-specific movement patterns.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on both basic and sport/exercise-specific movement patterns.
- Consider patterns of movement to increase the skill level and decrease the risk of physical injury associated with sport/exercise-specific activities.