Learning outcomes and module design

Summary

This video script outlines the comprehensive course on Human Movement Science, designed to span over eight weeks with eight modules, each delving into different aspects of human movement. Starting with an introduction to the field, it covers key topics such as biomechanics, kinesiology, functional anatomy, and data sciences. Subsequent modules explore the human body's systems, functional anatomy in detail, and biomechanics principles. The course aims to equip learners with professional skills, offering insights from industry experts and incorporating practical applications in sports, healthcare, and well-being. It concludes with discussions on advanced technologies for movement analysis, applications in sports, and career opportunities in the field.

Takeaways

• 👨‍💻 The course is designed with 8 modules over 8 weeks, introducing students to Human Movement Science and its subdivisions such as biomechanics, kinesiology, and functional anatomy.
• 📈 Module 1 provides an introduction to Human Movement Science, covering the field, area of study, and its integrated fields, with emphasis on its significance and applications in sports, healthcare, and well-being.
• 📚 Preparatory resources will be provided, covering necessary background knowledge including basic mathematics, to help students prepare for the course.
• 🧫 Module 2 focuses on the human body, exploring the skeletal, muscular, and neuromuscular systems that enable movement.
• 🦲 Functional Anatomy is the focus of Module 3, where the coordination of body systems for movement and the basics of anatomical positions and reference systems are taught.
• 💧 Module 4 delves into biomechanics, explaining its role in understanding human movement through studies of kinematics and kinetics.
• ⚛️ From Module 5 onwards, the course transitions from theoretical to practical, exploring tools, techniques, and technologies for analyzing human movement.
• 👓 Module 6 applies principles of human movement to fundamental skills, exercises, and gait analysis, emphasizing coaching and performance enhancement.
• 🏁 Module 7 applies these principles to sports, categorizing sports by movement characteristics and focusing on biomechanical patterns for performance and injury prevention.
• 🧩 Module 8 looks at integrated disciplines within Human Movement Science, touching upon research areas, ethics, and the potential for rehabilitation and management of conditions like polio and stroke.
• 👨‍🎓 Career opportunities in Human Movement Science are explored in the conclusion, guiding students on potential career paths and further studies in the field.

Q & A

What is the focus of this course?

This course is focused on Human Movement Science, which encompasses the study of various fields such as biomechanics, kinesiology, functional anatomy, and data sciences related to human movement.

How is the course structured?

The course is divided into eight modules spanning eight weeks. The first four modules cover theoretical concepts, including an introduction to human movement science, the human body systems, functional anatomy, and biomechanics. The remaining modules focus on practical applications, tools and techniques, sports-specific analysis, and integrated disciplines.

What are the key topics covered in Module 1?

Module 1 introduces the field of human movement science, its significance and applications, professional skill development, background knowledge required, and insights from industry experts.

What systems of the human body are studied in Module 2?

Module 2 covers the skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system, examining how these systems are designed and how they coordinate to produce movement. It also introduces the concept of motor control and motor learning.

What is the focus of Module 3?

Module 3 focuses on functional anatomy, including anatomical position, reference systems, bones and joints, muscle movement, posture analysis, and the implications of functional anatomy in human movement science.

What areas of study are covered in Module 4?

Module 4 dives into biomechanics for human movement science, covering the scope, application, and significance of biomechanics. It is divided into kinematics and kinetics, studying the principles of motion and forces involved in movement, respectively.

What tools and techniques are covered in Module 5?

Module 5 explores the different types of analysis (qualitative and quantitative), tools and techniques used to study human movement, such as computer simulations, musculoskeletal modeling, and EMG techniques.

How are the principles of human movement applied in Module 6?

Module 6 applies the principles of human movement to fundamental movement skills, common exercises, and gait analysis. It focuses on coaching perspectives, identifying key performance and injury patterns, and enhancing performance while preventing injuries.

What is the focus of Module 7?

Module 7 applies the principles of human movement science to different sports, categorizing them based on movement characteristics (upper body dominant, lower body dominant, co-dominant). It also includes case studies on tennis (serve) and cricket (fast bowling), analyzing biomechanical patterns, performance, and injury prevention/management.

What is covered in Module 8?

Module 8 explores integrated disciplines and opportunities in human movement science, including collaborative approaches, research areas and ethics, specialized populations (e.g., stroke rehabilitation), and career opportunities in the field.