Kinesiology Foundations - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from kinesiology foundations, OT framework, ICF, and related terms.

Occupation

Anything that makes up your time; includes daily life roles and activities (e.g., being a student now, teaching, or being a mom).

Kinesiology

The study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement; integrates anatomy, physiology, physics, calculus, and biomechanics.

ADL (Activities of Daily Living)

Tasks done to care for one's own body and basic self-care (e.g., bathing, dressing, brushing teeth).

IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)

More complex activities that support daily life and independence (e.g., studying, managing finances, transportation).

AOTA

American Occupational Therapy Association; organization that sets standards for entry-level OT practice.

ACOTE

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education; accredits OT education programs.

NBCOT

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; administers the certification exam for OT/OTA practice.

ICF

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; holistic framework by WHO; diagnosis does not equal decreased function and emphasizes body functions, activities, participation, and context.

Biopsychosocial model

An approach that combines biological, psychological, and social factors to understand health, function, and participation.

Impairment

Dysfunction or abnormality at the level of a body part or system.

Activity limitation

Difficulty executing tasks or actions at the individual level.

Participation restriction

Difficulties engaging in life situations at the societal level due to impairment or context.

OT Practice Framework - Domain

The domain refers to the areas of knowledge and expertise guiding occupational therapy practice.

Performance patterns

Habits, routines, roles, and rituals that influence how people perform occupations.

Performance skills

Motor, process, and social interaction abilities used to perform tasks; the actual capability to perform actions.

Environment

External surroundings including physical, social, and attitudinal factors that affect performance.

Personal factors

Unique characteristics of the person (e.g., age, beliefs, coping style) that influence performance.

Context

The combination of environment and personal factors that shape performance and participation.

Body functions

Physiological functions of body systems that influence movement.

Body structures

Anatomical parts (bones, muscles, joints) that support movement.

Quantitative

Numerical measurements used to analyze movement (e.g., ROM, MMT, using tools or devices).

Qualitative

Descriptive observations about movement or function (e.g., “looks tired,” “painful,” observational notes).

Range of motion (ROM)

Degree of movement available at a joint; e.g., 180 degrees for a full shoulder rotation.

Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)

Clinical method to measure muscle strength by applying resistance and assigning a numeric grade.

Biomechanics

Application of mechanical principles to the movement of the human body.

Gross ROM

A broad, non-numbered assessment of movement patterns and range of motion.