UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1 - 2 REVIEW

Define Kinesiology

The study of movement

Define mobility

The ability to move

Stability before …

Mobility

Define Balance

The even distribution of weight

In balance does imbalance equal bad ?

No

Define Coordination

The organization of different elements (nerves, joints, and muscles working together)

Define Simultaneous Movement

Give some examples

Your entire body moving at the SAME time

(Ex. Squat, Deadlift)

Define Sequential Movement

Give an example

Movement occurs through a series of small actions

(Ex. Standing up from the ground)

Define Kinetic Chain

Series of joint linked by an arragement of muscles and bones through a pathway of movement

What are the three chains within a kinetic chain that work together

Articular Joint

Myofascial Chain

Neural Chain

Define Connective Tissue’s

Framework for compression and tension

Define Joints and their function

Allow for movement to occur

Define Muscles

Motors Creating motion

Define Nerves

Electrical system directing movement