Curricular Unit:			Code:
Human Kinetics			1184MHUM
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
2	Undergraduate	Physiotherapy	5 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	65
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
This course aims to provide knowledge about the normal functioning of the constituent structures of the locomotor system. The student should acquire and demonstrate knowledge of kinesiology, be able to perform a complete kinematic and kinetic analysis of human movement and integrate this knowledge in the form of an appropriate clinical reasoning in order to identify normal and pathological movement patterns.
Syllabus:
Theoretical 1. Basic notions in kinesiology 2. Neuromotor control of movement 3. The bone 4. The joints 5. The skeletal muscle 6. Segmental kinesiology – The upper limb 7. Segmental kinesiology – The spine 8. Segmental kinesiology – The shoulder and pelvic and gridle 9. Segmental kinesiology – The lower limb Practical 1. Introduction to kinesiology 2. Artrology in kinesiology 3. Artrology and myology in kinesiology 4. Strategies and instruments for kinematic analysis 5. Structure and muscle imbalance identification and kinematic analysis of the movement of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, scapula, spinal column, pelvis, hip, knee , ankle, foot and gait analysis
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
Theoretical: The concepts of Myology, Arthrology, Anatomy and Biomechanics are integrated in the study of human movement through the development of concepts of Kinesiology, enabling the students to develop the ability to understand the differences between normal and pathological movement of the different body segments. Practical: The practical demonstration and training of different palpation, assessment and kinesiological analysis techniques used in physical therapy practice, allows students to develop skills of kinetic and kinematic analysis of human movement and integrate this knowledge in the form of an appropriate clinical reasoning, allowing the student to develop the ability to further on distinguish in real contexts, functional and pathological movement patterns.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The final score is calculated taking into account the 50% of the final theoretical and 50% of the final practical component. The assessment will be continuous and will involve the practical and theoretical-practice component. Theoretical: Includes expository and/or discussion format classes with the presentation of case studies. The assessment is comprised of two written exams (50%+50%) where the terminology e theoretical concepts in Kinesiology are evaluated. Practical: Includes demonstrative lessons and repeated practice of the palpation, assessment and kinematic analysis used in physiotherapy practice. The assessment is comprised of two practical tests (50% + 50%) with clinical cases framed in different contexts.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Theoretical: The different themes and presentation of case studies in the classroom will be transmitted in an expository and / or discussion format in order to allow the acquisition by the student of theoretical knowledge, principles and terminology, used in the study of Kinesiology. Practical: The topics covered in class will be exposed demonstratively and repeatedly practiced so that students are able to perform a kinetic and kinematic analysis of human movement and integrate this knowledge in the form of an appropriate clinical reasoning, allowing the student to develop the ability to further on distinguish in real contexts, functional and pathological movement patterns.
Reading:
1. Muscolino, JE. (2011). Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function. 2ª ed, Elsevier Mosby. 2. Lippert, L. (2003). Cinesiologia clínica para fisioterapeutas. 3ª ed, Guanabara. Rio de Janeiro. 3. Voight, M. et al. (2007).Musculoskeletal interventions: Techniques for therapeutic exercise. McGraw-Hill. 4. Kapandji , IA. (1997). Physiologie articulaire, Volume I, II e III. 5ª ed, Manoile.. 5. Tixa, S. (2000). Atlas de anatomia palpatória do pescoço, do tronco e do membro superior. 1ª ed, Manole 6. Tixa, S. (2000). Atlas de anatomia palpatória do membro inferior. 1ª ed, Manole. 7. Knudson, DV e Morrison, CS. (2002). Qualitative analysis of human movement. 2ª ed, Human Kinetics.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
André Magalhães (andrem@ufp.edu.pt) Joana Santos Azevedo (jsazevedo@ufp.edu.pt)