REC3010 Human Movement

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description: Students acquire advanced knowledge and skills necessary for the application of the basic principles of movement and biomechanics to a variety of physical activities. Students gain an appreciation for how biomechanics can impact the health and wellness of individuals and their families, peers and communities.
Prerequisite: HCS1050: Musculoskeletal System
Supporting courses: REC2020: Injury Management 2 REC2040: Foundations for Training 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 explain the anatomy and physiology of muscles and muscle movement
- 1.1 describe the structure of muscle, including a description of:
  - 1.1.1 connective tissues
  - 1.1.2 fascicles
  - 1.1.3 deep fascia
  - 1.1.4 muscle fibres (myosin and actin)
  - 1.1.5 sarcomeres
- 1.2 explain the events that produce a muscle action, including the sliding filament mechanism
- 1.3 explain the action of several muscle pairs in the skeletal system acting as agonist and antagonist pairs, including:
  - 1.3.1 muscles that move the shoulder and arm
  - 1.3.2 muscles that move the forearm and hand
  - 1.3.3 muscles of the abdomen
  - 1.3.4 deep muscles of the back
  - 1.3.5 muscles that move the thigh and leg
  - 1.3.6 muscles that move the ankle and foot
- 1.4 map the movement of nerve impulses to individual muscles for voluntary and involuntary movement
- 1.5 describe the function of motor units
- 1.6 explain the function of the neuromuscular junction
2 explain principles of biomechanics related to injury prevention and human performance enhancement
- 2.1 describe current principles of biomechanics
- 2.2 explain how biomechanics can be used to enhance performance
- 2.3 explain how biomechanics can impact injury prevention
- 2.4 explain how biomechanics impact energy levels and prevent muscle fatigue
3 evaluate how biomechanics impacts human movement
- 3.1 differentiate between muscle tone, isotonic contractions and isometric contractions
- 3.2 demonstrate basic movement principles by:
  - 3.2.1 applying principles of first-class levers to body movements
  - 3.2.2 applying principles of second-class levers to body movements
  - 3.2.3 applying principles of third-class levers to body movements
- 3.3 demonstrate several different types of movements and joint actions, including:
  - 3.3.1 angular (flexion, extension, abduction and adduction)
  - 3.3.2 circular (circumduction and rotation)
  - 3.3.3 special to forearm (supination and pronation)
  - 3.3.4 special at ankle (inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion)
  - 3.3.5 special at the shoulder (protraction, retraction, elevation and depression)
- 3.4 list several skills and related movements from daily living, physical activity or athletics that have a high incidence of injury due to improper biomechanics
- 3.5 explain how the acquisition of a skill and poor execution of skill impact the health of a joint
4 design a movement pattern to enhance the performance of a physical skill
- 4.1 observe the movement patterns necessary for a specific physical skill
- 4.2 analyze observations to determine effective and ineffective movement patterns
- 4.3 instruct effective and/or modified movement patterns to enhance the physical skill
- 4.4 evaluate effectiveness of instruction
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals