| Date |
Topics |
| 8/23 |
Review syllabus
Introduction to Mechanical Principles of Sport
Biomechanical terminology |
| 8/25 |
Anthropometric characteristics
of the body
Implications of kinanthropometrics in coaching
Analysis of human movement |
| 8/30 |
Guidelines to improve qualitative
analysis
WORKSHEET #1
Kinesthesis |
| 9/1 |
Types and classifications of motor responses
Ways to assess motor performance
QUIZ #1 |
| 9/7 |
Performance objectives of human movements
WORKSHEET #2
Introductory terminology |
| 9/13 |
Terminology and references for
analyzing movement
Classifications of planes, axes, and movements
QUIZ #2 |
| 9/15 |
Types of motion
Kinetic and kinematic qualities
Factors that affect force |
| 9/20 |
Vector and scalar concepts
Review for test
QUIZ #3 |
| 9/22 |
EXAM #1 |
| 9/27 |
Review first test
Classification of body tissues
Anatomical disciplines related to movement |
| 9/29 |
Differences between male and
female skeletons
Stress fractures
WORKSHEET #3 |
| 10/4 |
Joint classifications
Static and dynamic flexibility
QUIZ #4 |
| 10/6 |
Biomechanics of muscle tissue
Biomechanics of upper extremity
Terminology for muscle nomenclature |
| 10/11 |
Glenohumeral joint muscles
Articulations of the humeroulnar joint
WORKSHEET #4 (small group
analysis) |
| 10/13 |
Forearm musculature
Humeroulnar articulation |
| 10/18 |
Wrist, hand and finger articulations
QUIZ #5 |
| 10/20 |
WORKSHEET #5 (small group analysis)
Review for test #2 |
| 10/25 |
EXAM #2 |
| 10/27 |
Review test
Pelvic girdle
Difference between male and female pelvis
Biomechanics of the hip |
| 11/1 |
Articulations of the knee
Flexors and extensors of the knee
WORKSHEET #6 (squat analysis) |
| 11/3 |
Articulations of the ankle and
foot
Muscles of the lower extremity
Biomechanics of the lower extremity
WORKSHEET #7 (hip sled analysis)
Video on plyometrics |
| 11/8 |
Video on plyometrics
Varus and valgus
QUIZ #6 |
| 11/10 |
Axial skeleton
Musculature for lumbar movement
Analysis of lower back movement |
| 11/15 |
Levers
Stability and equilibrium
Principles of stability
Balance |
| 11/17 |
EXAM #3 |
| 11/22 |
Comprehensive analysis of speed
development
Velocity
Acceleration |
| 11/29 |
Forces influencing projectiles
Factors affecting trajectories
In-class worksheet |
| 12/1 |
Newton's Laws of motion
Friction and momentum
Types of energy |
| 12/6 |
Angular movement
Centripetal and centrifugal forces
Human movements in fluids |
| 12/13 |
FINAL EXAM -
12:00 noon |