2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
What is Kinesiology?
Kinesis (motion) + -logy (science, study of)
= Kinesiology
=anatomy (science of structure)
+physiology (science of body function)
+mechanics (science of movement)
=science of movement of the human body.
3. The study of the human body as a machine
that performs work has its foundation in three
major areas of study;
Mechanics
The human body is basically a system of
weights, levers (bones) and devices for
producing force (muscular and nervous
system) and these are governed by physical
(mechanical) laws. In executing movement,
the principles of body mechanics are either
effectively applied or energy is wasted and
injury is more likely to occur.
DIVISION OF KINESIOLOGY
4. Anatomy
This is very relevant since bones, joints,
muscles, connective tissues, blood vessels and
their fluid contents, the coordinating system, the
nerves are the vital elements of human motion,
being used in running, jumping, throwing,
catching etc.
Physiology
There is a very close relationship between
anatomic structures and functions for example,
the function of a particular type of joint is
dependent on the structure. Knowledge of its
range of motion is necessary to avoid
preventable injury.
5. FUTHER DIVISION OF
KINESIOLOGY
• Anatomic kinesiology - study of human
musculoskeletal system & musculotendinous
system
• Biomechanics - application of mechanical
physics to human motion
• Psychological Kinesiology – study of
behavioural and neurological variables in
human movement.
6. Definition of Terms
• Human Movement – it is the change in position of
the body or body segments in space and time
through the application of varying amounts of
force.
• Force - energy expended to move a body or
change its motion, either its direction or speed.
• Motion - implies a change of place or position. It
is a vector quantity which involves direction and
speed.
7. Definition of Terms
Power - The ability of a muscular unit, or
combination of muscular units, to apply
maximum force in minimum time.
Speed - The ability to minimize the time cycle of
a repeated movement.
Coordination - The ability to combine several
distinct movement patterns into a singular
distinct movement.
8. DEFINITION OF TERMS
• Statics
– Examines systems not moving or moving at a
constant speed
– Equilibrium: no acceleration
• Dynamics
– Examines systems that are being accelerated
9. Definition of Terms
Agility - The ability to minimize transition
time from one movement pattern to
another.
Balance - The ability to control the
placement of the bodies center of
gravity in relation to its support base.
Accuracy - The ability to control
movement in a given direction or at a
given intensity.
10. DEFINITION OF TERMS
• Anatomical position
– most widely used & accurate for all
aspects of the body
– standing in an upright posture, facing
straight ahead, feet parallel and close,
& palms facing forward
• Fundamental position
– is essentially same as anatomical
position except arms are at the sides &
palms facing the body
11. Anatomical Directional Terminology
• Inferior (infra)
– below in relation to another structure; caudal
• Superior (supra)
– above in relation to another structure; higher,
cephalic
• Distal
– situated away from the center or midline of the
body, or away from the point of origin
• Proximal
– nearest the trunk or the point of origin
• Lateral
– on or to the side; outside, farther from the
median or midsagittal plane
• Medial
– relating to the middle or center; nearer to the
medial or midsagittal plane
• Median
– Relating to the middle or center; nearer to the
median or midsagittal plane
16. Anatomical directional terminology
• Prone
– the body lying face downward; stomach
lying
• Supine
– lying on the back; face upward position of
the body
19. Objectives of the Course
• To have an adequate knowledge &
understanding of all large muscle groups to know
how to strengthen, improve, & maintain these
parts of human body.
• should not only know how & what to do in
relation to conditioning & training but also know
why specific exercises are done to improve &
maintain these parts of human body.
• To be able to handle anyone through human
body movement observation.
• To be able to study anyone through their body
movement.
21. Relevance of the Course
• It will help the ITS students to know
different human body movements.
• It will help to know how to handle
different suspects based on their body
language.
• It will help to be able to handle some of
the injury occurrence in the field
• It will help to do qualitative analysis of
suspects body movement.
• It will also help to handle some body
physical challenges in the field.
22. Relevance of the Course
• It will help to do accurate analysis of
human movement quantitatively and
qualitatively
• It will help to foster the knowledge on
human body capacity and potential
• The knowledge of Kinesiology aids the
learning of Artificial Intelligence.
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