Kinesiology Lecture 1

Objectives

• define kinesiology, areas it includes, and how the topic and study of it applies to society

• understand and apply strategies for successfully learning kinesiology concepts

Kinesiology defined

• biomechanics: use of mechanics (physics) to study the motion of biological systems

• functional anatomy: study of anatomy to facilitate dynamic activity and movement

Kinetics

the study of forces acting on body to produce or resist movement

Kinematics

study of the motion resulting from the actions of forces on the body

What do we do with kinesiology

• rehabilitation: pt, ot, at

• biomechanical study: sports applications, occupational studies, forensics, ergonomics, gait sport

Ergonomics

study of peoples efficiency in their working environment (sitting straight spine)

Gait

persons manner of walking

Qualitative

• descriptive, non numeric, often deals w spatial arrangement and sequence

Quantitative

• numeric, how much, how fast, how far often deals with forces and torques

How does kinesiology help us

• tech improvements (efficiency, injury prevention, performance enhanced, increases comfort)

• restore body function (rehab, pt)

• entertainment (motion analysis in 3D)

Kinesiology is not limited directly to the body

• any surface/medium the body will come into contact with

  • ergonomics (chair, pen)

  • sports implements (bat)

  • surfaces (courts)

  • clothing (running shoes)

  • transportation (bikes)