Course: Basics of Kinesiology and Examination Methods 1

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Course title Basics of Kinesiology and Examination Methods 1
Course code KFA/NZKV1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Uhlíř Petr, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Doleželová Elisa Isabel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Introduction to kinesiology and methods of examining the musculoskeletal system. Components of the musculoskeletal system, the segmental model of the human body. Planes of the body. 2. Goniometry. 3. Hypermobility, functional tests of the spine, plumb line examination. 4. Shortened and weakened muscles, movement patterns, syndromes according to Prof. Janda Basic groups of musculoskeletal dysfunction. 5. Medical history, kinesiological analysis. 6. Functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system - segments, pelvic disorders Seminars: 1. Fundamentals of anthropometric measurement. 2. Goniometric examination. 3. Fundamentals of spinal examination. Functional tests of the spine. Postural assessment. 4. Testing for hypermobility. Testing for shortened muscles. 5. Clinical examination of standing posture with a focus on muscular imbalances. 6. Testing of movement patterns.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The main goals of the lessons are to inform students about kinesiotherapy examination methods of locomotor system (e.g. range of motion examination, examination of hypermobility, muscle dysbalances, spine function test, basic movement stereotypes).
As part of their clinical practice, students are able to apply the following examination methods: goniometry, examination of shortened and weakened muscles, examination of hypermobility and movement patterns. They are able to take a patient's medical history and carry out a basic kinesiological analysis.
Prerequisites
The prerequisity for study of this course is sufficient knowledge og human anatomy. Knowledge of kinesiology of human locomotor system is the fundamental prerequisity of mastering of diagnostic methods.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Student performance, Dialog, Systematic Observation of Student, Written exam

100% attendance at classes, successful completion of the assessment test.
Recommended literature
  • Beighton, P. H. (2011). Hypermobility of joints. London.
  • Janda, V., & Pavlů, D. (1993). Goniometrie. Brno.
  • Janda, V. (1982). Základy kliniky funkčních (neparetických) hybných poruch.. Brno.
  • Kolář, P. et al. (2009). Rehabilitace v klinické praxi. Praha.
  • Lewit, K. (1990). Manuální medicína v rámci léčebné rehabilitace. Praha.
  • Rychlíková, E. Manuální medicína. Praha. 2008.
  • Smékal, D. (2006). Funkční hodnocení pohybového systému v kinantropologických studiích : měření zkrácených svalů, funkční testy páteře a hodnocení hypermobility. Olomouc.
  • Vařeka, I., Vařeková R. (1995). Přehled klinických metod vyšetření stoje a funkční testy páteře.. Olomouc.
  • Vařeka, I. (1997). Vyšetření pohybového systému.. Olomouc.
  • Véle, F. (1997). Kineziologie pro klinickou praxi. Praha.
  • Véle, F. Kineziologie. Praha. 2006.


Study plans that include the course
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