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  Course Description
Course Name : Kinesiological Anatomy

Course Code : ANA521

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. BEHİCE DURGUN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the general concepts and historical background of kinesiology
Defines the planes and axes of human body, the movements of the body and the segmental and intersegmental angles
Recognizes the levers of musculoskeletal system
Understands the relationship between the structure of joints and kinesiology
Relates the types of fibers and contractions of skeletal muscles to exercise.
Summarizes the factors that affect the muscle strength
Evaluates the effects of friction
Explains the kinesiology of posture
Applies the kinesiological principles to daily activities and analyzes gait.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to study the motion analysis principles and techniques in the light of anatomical and mechanic knowledge.

Course Contents : Course contents addresses the motion analysis principles with particular emphasis on kinesiology: Types of gross body movements, the machines of the musculoskeletal system, human body as a lever system, kinesiology of each joint, functions of skeletal muscles, kinesiology of posture, the application of kinesiological principles to fundamental daily activities

Language of Instruction : Turkish+English

Work Place : Classrooms of Anatomy Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to kinesiology (General concepts and historical background) Reading recommended sources Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
2 The planes and axes of the human body Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
3 The movements and angles of the human body Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
4 Human body as a lever system Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
5 Vectoral and skalar analysis Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
6 Mechanical loads on the human body Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
7 Mechanical function of the bones Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
8 Joint kinesiology, stability and mobility Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
9 MIDTERM EXAM Integration knowledge from different units Written or oral exam
10 The structure of skeletal muscles and the factors affecting the muscle strength Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
11 The types of fibers and contractions of skeletal muscles and their relation to exercise Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
12 The effects of friction Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
13 Kinesiology of posture Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
14 Applying the kinesiological principles to daily activities (PROJECT PRESENTATION) Research, preparing questions, team work, lifelong learning, critical thinking Lecture, group discussion, brain storm, project, group project, standard information technologies
15 Gait analysis Searching relevant sources, preparing questions based on prior knowledge Lecture, interactive method, problem solving, case study, standard information technologies
16/17 FINAL EXAM Integration knowledge from different units Written or oral exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  B. Durgun. Kinesiological Anatomy, Lecturer Notes (Powerpoint slides)
Required Course Material(s)  Internet and library database
 Recommended papers and other published or online materials


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Conducts studies on Anatomy and related fields individually or as a team member. 4
2 Gives seminars on a topic related to anatomy. 3
3 Directs learning after critically evaluating information on anatomy. 3
4 Applies the principles of professional development and lifelong learning to the studies he/she conducts. 4
5 Discusses and shares his/her anatomical knowledge, current developments and his/her work with inside and outside groups in a systematic way. 3
6 Communicates orally and in writing in a foreign language. 3
7 Follows the ethical and legal rules in the acquisition, storage, usage and after usage procedures of cadavers. 0
8 Develops strategies on anatomical procedures and evaluates the results within a scientific and ethic framework. 5
9 Explains anatomical concepts and fields of study in anatomy. 5
10 Describes normal macroscopic structure of the human body, the interactions of organisms with each other, their vascularity, innervation, lymphatic drainage and functional relationship. 4
11 Distinguishes variations and anomalies of the human body. 0
12 Describes the surface anatomy structures. 4
13 Explains the structure and functional relationships of human nervous system. 3
14 Reinforces his/her knowledge of the human body structure with the basic knowledge of other disciplines in anatomy. 5
15 Has knowledge on information technology, technical equipment, cadaver and microscopic techniques at the required level. 3
16 Integrates the knowledge of anatomy with different disciplines to create, interpret, analyse and synthesise new information using different research methods and proposes solutions. 5
17 Plans research in anatomy and writes reports. 2
18 Does macroscopic and microscopic dissection on cadavers using appropriate techniques. 0
19 Draws the projections of in vivo reference points, surface contours, textures, vessels and nerves to the body wall. 2
20 Makes measurements about his/her research and does animal experiments. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 137
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.48
ECTS Credit: 5