PEP 300

APPLIED HUMAN ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS

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This course may be taken for 2 or 3 credits. Sport Science majors who are on the 2004-2005 catalog (or later) must take the course for 3 credits. The 2 credit course will run for 10 weeks; the 3 credit course will run for the entire semester. Information in the syllabus that applies only to the 3 credit course will appear in a dark maroon color.

Semester Calendar

Required Text

Course Objectives

Course Evaluation

Written & Final Exams (70%)

Laboratory Activities (30%)

Portfolio Artifacts for Physical Education Teaching Majors

Expectations in Written Communications

Attendance Policy

Academic Honesty - Academic Misconduct

HPERD Policy Regarding the Use of Electronic Apparatus During Class

Other Resources

Required Text

Hamill & Knutzen. (2008). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement. 

(3rd ed.)  Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.

 

Recommended Text

 

Kapit, W. & Elson, L. M.  (2002).  The Anatomy Coloring Book (3rd ed.). 

        San Francisco: Benjamin Cummings.

Flash Anatomy Cards have been ordered by the bookstore as optional study aids for this course as well.

Course Objectives

The following objectives meet the Idaho Physical Education Teaching Standards and the National Physical Education Teaching Standards (NASPE). Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

1. Explain the roles of the subdisciplines of functional anatomy and biomechanics in the study of human movement.  (P#1, K4) (Standard #2, P1,2)
2. Demonstrate knowledge of how skeletal and muscular architecture and function interact to create forces and torques that contribute to musculoskeletal injury and human movement performance. (P#1, K4) (Standard #2, P1,2; Standard #8, P2)
3. Identify structural and mechanical factors that limit successful performance in human movement activities. (P#1, K4) (Standard #1, P2; Standard #3, P1,2,3)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of how the human body and the external environment interact to create the forces and torques necessary that contribute to musculoskeletal injury and human movement performance. (P#1, K4) (Standard #2, P1,2; Standard #2, P1,2)
5. Perform a systematic qualitative biomechanical analysis of human movement activities or skills in sport, dance, exercise, rehabilitation, work, and daily living. (P#2, P1) (Standard #1, P2; Standard #7, P1; Standard #8, P2)
6. Know and understand normal anatomy and function of selected joint complexes.

Course Evaluation

 
Written exams 70% 90 - 100% = A
Laboratory activities 30% 80 - 89.9% = B
    70 - 79.9% = C
60 - 69.9% = D
Below   59.9% = F

Written Exams (70%): The written exams will cover lecture, textbook, laboratory assignments, and other assigned readings. The final exam will be comprehensive - it will review and synthesize material from all parts of the course. For the exams, you will be expected to synthesize information and apply concepts and principles presented in class. Only 25% of each exam will require you to “memorize and regurgitate” information. Please study accordingly. Attendance is mandatory for all exams. Make-up exams will not be given without prior approval from the instructor. If you do not receive approval from the instructor prior to the exam, you will receive a 0 (zero) for the exam. Any student that will miss an exam because of other university commitments (e.g., athletics, student organizations, etc.) must notify the instructor at least two weeks prior to the scheduled exam so that appropriate accommodations can be made. Otherwise, the absence will not be excused and a zero will be given for the exam.

For the 2 credit course, there will be two written exams, and each will be weighted 35%. For the 3 credit course, there will be three written exams, and each will be weighted ~23%.

Laboratory Activities (30%): Several laboratory activities will be completed during the semester. The purpose of these activities is to increase your understanding of the concepts and material presented during the lecture sessions. The assigned lab should be read prior to class so that (a) necessary assignments can be completed, (b) you are familiar with the procedures to be followed in lab, (c) you bring all material needed to complete the lab, and (d) you wear appropriate clothing for activity related labs. 

With the exception of the muscle attachments & actions, you will not have an exam over the content covered in these labs. Rather, this material will be covered in the written and final exams described above. However, you will be graded on each lab. To receive full credit for a lab, you must be on time for and participate in the lab session(s), be dressed appropriately for the lab, and turn in the required materials on the assigned due date. You will not be allowed to make up missed laboratory assignments. You will be allowed to drop the lowest lab grade (except for muscle quizzes) at the end of the semester.

Four muscle quizzes will be given during the semester as part of the lab activities. These quiz grades will be averaged with your other lab grades. You will not be allowed to drop a muscle quiz. Because of the format of the quizzes, make-up quizzes will not be given. 

Portfolio Artifacts for Physical Education Teaching Majors

Certain content and assignments in this class need to be retained for your teaching portfolio to provide evidence that you have met the Idaho Physical Education Teaching Standards and the National Physical Education Teaching Standards. Please put these artifacts into your portfolio or in a safe place for formative and summative evaluation in the physical education teacher preparation program. The artifacts include (and are not limited to):

Artifact National P.E. Standards Idaho P.E. Standards
Laboratory Assignments Standard #1, P2;Standard #2, P1,2;Standard #3, P1,2,3; Standard #7, P1; Standard #8, P2 P#1, K4; P#2, P1

Expectations in Written Communications

Your ability to spell and to write with clarity (good organization, sentence structure, and proper grammar usage) will be assessed on all tests, quizzes, and assignments. Accurate answers that are not expressed well in written format will not receive full credit. Please keep this in mind as you study for and take each test, and as you complete each assignment. All assignments should be typed.

Attendance Policy

Although there is not a formal attendance policy for the lecture portion of the course, it is in your best interest to attend class. Your understanding of the material will be facilitated if you attend each class session. The attendance policy for quizzes, exams, and labs has been described above. You are responsible for getting all lecture notes, handouts, and assignments given out on the days that you miss.

Academic Honesty – Academic Misconduct

Any student who violates the Academic Honesty Policy as presented in the Student Code of Conduct will receive a zero for the corresponding assignment or test, and will be at risk for receiving an ‘F’ in the course, depending on the nature of the violation. You will be reported for academic misconduct as described in the Student Code of Conduct. You are encouraged to read the policy to ensure that you fully understand what constitutes academic misconduct, and what your rights and responsibilities are in this area.

HPERD Policy Regarding the Use of Electronic Apparatus During Class

All electronic communication devices are to be turned off during class, including laboratory and field trip periods.  Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances. Lap top computers operated for class purposes are welcomed. Should one of these devices go off during class time or be used in a disruptive manner, the student will be asked to leave the classroom and may not return for the remainder of that class session.  Any work (quizzes, exams, etc) missed as a consequence of a violation of this policy cannot be made up.  Emergency calls are to be routed through the departmental secretary at 885-7921.  The secretary will then contact the student.

Other Resources

Publisher’s Online Learning Center: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007232919x/

Adrian, M.J. & Cooper, J.M. (1995). Biomechanics of human movement (2nd ed.). Dubuque, IA: Brown & Benchmark.

 

Abernethy, B., Kippers, V., Mackinnon, L.T., Neal, R.J., & Hanrahan, S. (2005). The biophysical foundations of human movement (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

Bloomfield, J., Ackland, T.R., & Elliott, B.C. (1994). Applied anatomy and biomechanics in sport. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Scientific.

 

Bonsall, A.P. (1989). Flash anatomy cards: The muscles. Orange, CA: Flash Anatomy.  

 

Bonsall, A.P. (1989). Flash anatomy cards: The bones. Orange, CA: Flash Anatomy.

 

Carr, G. (1997). Mechanics of sport: A practitioner’s guide. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

Goss, C. M. (1980). Gray's anatomy of the human body (36th ed). Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.

 

Hamilton, N., & Luttgens, K. (2001). Kinesiology: Scientific basis of human motion (10th ed.). Boston, MA: WCB McGraw-Hill.

 

Hay, J.G. (1993). The biomechanics of sport techniques (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

 

Kreighbaum, E., & Barthels, K. M. (1996). Biomechanics: A qualitative approach for studying human movement (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

 

Lippert, L. (1994). Clinical kinesiology for physical therapist assistants (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

 

McGinnis, P.M. (1999). Biomechanics of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

 

Norkin, C.C., & Levangie, P.K. (1992). Joint structure and function: A comprehensive analysis (2nd ed.).  Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

 

Perry, J.F., Rohe, D.A., & Garcia, A.O. (1996). The kinesiology workbook (2nd ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

 

Tortora, G.J., & Grabowski, S.R. (1996). Principles of anatomy and physiology (8th ed.). New York: HarperCollins.

 

Tweitmeyer, A., & McCracken, T. (1992). Coloring guide to regional human anatomy (2nd ed.).  Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.

 

Watkins, J. (1999). Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.