Course Title: Kinesiology
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Kinesiology
Credit Points: 12
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
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OHTH2104 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
160H Medical Sciences |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013 |
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Noel Lythgo
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6518
Course Coordinator Email:noel.lythgo@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 203.3.04
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You must have successfully completed your first year anatomy subjects. Human Movement students must have passed BIOL 2274 (Limb and Trunk Anatomy) or an equivalent approved course whereas Physical Education students must have passed both BIOL 2280 and BIOL 2281 (Human Structure and Function 1 & 2) or equivalent approved courses.
Course Description
Kinesiology is the study of the antomical and mechanical bases of human movement related specifically to exercise and sport. It provides a foundation for the study of biomechanics, exercise physiology, rehabilitation and exercise prescription. Knowledge of Kinesiology is important for Exercise and Sport Scientists and Physical Education teachers.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
See Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course you will:
1. Understand how anatomical arrangements affect movement function in exercise and sport.
2. Be able to evaluate movement function in exercise and sport.
3. Be able to describe, measure and analyse movement function in exercise and sport.
For Physical Education students, this course will contribute to the development of a range of skills recommended in ACHPER Professional Competencies and Victorian Institute of Teaching Guidelines.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your ability to think crticially about functional anatomy will be developed through lectures, laboratories and tutorials. Lectures and practical sessions will develop your knowledge and understanding of human function in exercise and sport.
Overview of Learning Resources
You will be expected to make use of the course site on the Distributed Learning System, which includes announcements, course documents and a discussion board.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment involves 2 exams and 4 laboratory reports. You will work both individually and as a part of a small group to complete laboratory reports.