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Course Description:

AES-6030: Kinesiology II

Students will explore trunk and lower extremity musculoskeletal anatomy with emphasis on

systems that enable the human body to maintain proper stabilization and produce efficient

movements. Students will develop human movement analysis techniques through assessment and

evaluation of biomechanical movement patterns.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing

Conceptual Framework:

Students will explore lower extremity musculoskeletal anatomy with emphasis on systems that

enable the human body to maintain proper stabilization and produce efficient movements. Students

will develop human movement analysis techniques through assessment and evaluation of

biomechanical movement patterns. (3 credit hours)

Course Objectives:

This course should enable the student to:

A. Explain the structure, support, and movements of the joints of the spine, pelvis, hip, knee,

ankle, and foot.

B. Explain the function and contributing musculoskeletal structures in normal and impaired

movement.

C. Analyze and evaluate movements of the lower extremity.

D. Analyze improper technical movement patterns specific to the lower extremity.

Principle Units Taught in the Course:

1. Functional Anatomy of the Lower Extremity and Spine

2. Musculoskeletal Structures in Normal and Impaired Movement

3. Mechanisms of injury in the Lower Extremity

4. Strength and Rehabilitation Exercise Selection

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Required Texts and Readings:

• Floyd, R. T. (2021). Manual of structural kinesiology (21st ed.). McGraw Hill.

• Miyashita, T., Odell, C. (2017). Anatomical Kinesiology (3rd ed.). Kendall Hunt.

• American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American

Psychological Association (7th ed.).

Brookbush Institute Membership: Please see purchasing instructions located in the Module 1

Learning Module Folder.

Course Grading:

Activity Type Due in Module Point value

Self-Introduction Due Day 3 in Module 1; Peer-Responses

Due Day 5 10 points

Discussions Due Day 4 in Modules 1-5; Peer-

Responses Due Day 7

20 points each;

100 points total

Discussion “B” Due Day 11 in Modules 2 & 4; Peer-

Responses Due Day 14

20 points each;

40 points total

Introduction Quiz Due Day 4 of Module 1 10 points

Reading Quizzes Due Day 7 in Modules 1, 3, 5 25 points each;

75 points total

Reading Quizzes Due Day 14 in Modules 2 & 4 25 points; 50

points total

Lab #1 Assignment Due Day 7 in Module 1 30 points

Lab #7 Assignment Due Day 14 in Module 2 41 points

Lab #8 Assignment Due Day 14 in Module 4 78 points

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Lab #9 Assignment Due Day 7 in Module 5 38 points

BBI Quiz Due Day 14 in Module 2 15 points

BBI Quiz Due Day 7 in Modules 3 15 points

BBI Quiz Due Day 5 in Module 6 20 points

Comprehensive Project Due Day 4 in Module 6 150 points

Grading Scale

100-93% A 4.00 82-80% B- 2.67 69-67% D+ 1.33

92-90% A- 3.67 79-77% C+ 2.33 66-63% D 1.00

89-87% B+ 3.33 76-73% C 2.00 62-60% D- .67

86-83% B 3.00 72-70% C- 1.67 59% &

below

F .00

Assignments For The Course

Module 1 Assignment Due Sunday by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 7, complete the Introductory Lab [Lab #1 in Lab Manual]. Include CUC Cover Page

Names must be included on the actual lab. If submitting via handwritten answers on the lab, the

writing must be legible. If the instructor cannot read the answer, the student will be awarded

zero credit. Answers must be written on the lab sheets.

Module 2 Assignment Due 2nd Sunday by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 14, complete the Hip/Pelvis Lab [Lab #7 in Lab Manual]. Include CUC Cover Page

Names must be included on the actual lab. If submitting via handwritten answers on the lab, the

writing must be legible. If the instructor cannot read the answer, the student will be awarded

zero credit. Answers must be written on the lab sheets.

Module 4 Assignment Due 2nd Sunday by 11:59:00pm CST

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By Day 14, complete the Knee/Ankle Lab [Lab #8 in Lab Manual]. Include CUC Cover Page

Names must be included on the actual lab. If submitting via handwritten answers on the lab, the

writing must be legible. If the instructor cannot read the answer, the student will be awarded

zero credit. Answers must be written on the lab sheets.

Module 5 Assignment Due Sunday by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 7, complete the Trunk - Torso Lab [Lab #9 in Lab Manual]. Include CUC Cover Page

Names must be included on the actual lab. If submitting via handwritten answers on the lab, the

writing must be legible. If the instructor cannot read the answer, the student will be awarded

zero credit. Answers must be written on the lab sheets.

Module 6 Assignment Due Thursday by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 4, complete the following comprehensive project. Include the CUC Cover Page.

You will be assigned an lower body movement to analyze and complete the following:

Complete a movement analysis chart. Within your movement analysis chart, you will include the

origin, insertion, action (that the muscle is completing for this particular movement; not all of the

muscle’s actions), plane of motion, and how (concentric, eccentric, or isometric) the muscle is

acting during that particular action for the musculature involved organized by joint. All lower

extremity joints involved in your upper body movement should be included in this chart.

Example:

Joint Muscle Origin Insertion Action Plane of

motion

How

Hip

Joint

Gluteus

Medius

Lateral

surface of

ilium

Posterior

& middle

greater

trochanter

Abduction

Frontal Concentric

Glenohumeral

Joint

Gluteus

Medius

Lateral

surface of

ilium

Posterior

& middle

greater

trochanter

Adduction

Frontal Eccentric

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Associated Write-Up:

i. Discuss why knowledge of the eccentric phase is important.

ii. Identify common compensations that may be seen while completing this movement

iii. Identify potential overactive/underactive muscles that may be associated with these

compensations.

Formatting:

A. Include Movement Analysis Chart and Write-Up on one document

B. Include CU Cover Page

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Module 1

Foundations of Kinesiology

Overview:

This week you will explore the foundations of kinesiology, types of muscle contractions, and

levers within the human body.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Define terminology used to describe body part locations, reference positions, and anatomical directions.

i. Assessment: quiz, discussion ii. Course Objective: 1

B. Describe the planes of motion and their respective axes of rotation in relation to human movement.

i. Assessment: Quiz, Discussion ii. Course Objective: 1, 2

C. Identify how muscles are acting during an exercise i. Assessment: Quiz, Discussion ii. Course Objective: 2, 3

D. Explain how levers function within the human body i. Assessment: 1, 2 ii. Course Objective: Quiz

Required Readings/Resources:

• Syllabus

• Program Guidelines

• Brookbush Institute Membership Information

• Ch. 1 in Floyd

• Ch. 2 in Floyd: Types of Muscle Contractions

• Ch. 3 in Floyd: Levers

• Lecture Recordings: o Ch. 1 – Parts 1, 2, 3 o Types of Muscle Contractions o Levers

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• Brookbush Institute: o Anatomical Position & Anatomical Directions o Planes of Motion o Joint Actions o Definitions, Naming, and Types of Synovial Joints

Activities:

Participate in the following Discussions

1. Self-Introduction By Day 3 introduce yourself to the class. Within your post discuss why you chose this

program, what your concentration is going to be, background experience in the field, and

include a meaningful picture to share. By Day 5 connect with at least 2 of your peers.

2. Module 1 By Day 4 identify a simple lower extremity movement/exercise [ie. calf raise]. Within that

exercise, identify one lower extremity joint that is moving and discuss the following: 1)

identify the joint [focus on 1, must be moving during that exercise]; 2) the movements that

are occurring at this joint during the movement/exercise; 3) What bones make up that joint;

4) The classification of that joint; 5) What plane of motion is this joint’s action occurring

within; 6) Identify which action of the joint is occurring during the concentric phase of the

movement/exercise?

Example [and this cannot be used!]: During a calf raise the talocrural joint is moving into

dorsiflexion and plantarflexion. The distal tibia, distal fibula, and talus comprise this hinge

joint. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion occur in the sagittal plane. The concentric phase occurs

when the talocrural joint is plantarflexing.

By Day 7 respond to a minimum of 2 peers.

Complete the Introduction Quiz by Thursday, Day 4, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Reading Quiz by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Module 1 Lab Assignment by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST

Module 2

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The Hip Joint & Pelvic Girdle

Overview:

During this two-week module you will explore the hip joint and pelvic girdle, and the various

structures that comprise this complex.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Locate and discuss the origin and insertion of hip & pelvic girdle muscles a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 1

B. Locate and discuss the muscle synergies of the hip & pelvic girdle a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 2

C. Describe the isolated function of each muscle of hip & pelvic girdle. a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 2

D. Analyze & evaluate lower extremity movement patterns a. Assessment: Assignment b. Course Objective: 2, 3

Required Readings/Resources

• Ch. 8 in Floyd

• Lecture Recording:

o The Hip & Pelvic Girdle – Parts 1 & 2

• Brookbush Institute Articles

a. Brookbush, B. (2014). Hip. Retrieved from

https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/joint-anatomy/hip-joint/?from=2785

b. Brookbush, B. (2021). Adductor complex. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/adductors

c. Brookbush, B. (2014). Gluteus maximus. Retrieved from https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/muscular-anatomy/gluteus-maximus/?from=820

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d. Brookbush, B. (2021). Gluteus medius. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/gluteus-medius

e. Brookbush, B. (2021). Gluteus medius activation. Retrieved from https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/gluteus-medius-activation-progression

f. Brookbush, B. (2021). Rectus femoris. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/rectus-femoris

g. Brookbush, B. (2015). Biceps femoris. Retrieved from

https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/muscular-anatomy/biceps-femoris/?from=820

h. Brookbush, B. (2014). Tensor fasciae latae (TFL). Retrieved from https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/muscular-anatomy/tensor-fascialatae- tfl/?from=820

Activities:

Participate in the following Discussions:

1. Module 2a:

By Day 4 discuss how gluteus medius weakness could impact knee function. Use one resource

outside of your textbooks & BBI to support your discussion post.

Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Sunday)

2. Module 2b:

By Day 11 discuss how bilateral hamstring overactivity [“tightness”] could affect posture and

movement of the lumbar spine. What could we do to help a client/patient experiencing this?

Use one resource outside of your textbooks & BBI to support your discussion post.

Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 14 (Sunday).

Complete the Module 2 Reading Quiz by Sunday, Day 14, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Module 2 Lab Assignment by Sunday, Day 14, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Brookbush Institute Quiz by Sunday, Day 14, by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 14, complete https://brentbrookbush.com/online-course/integrated- functional- anatomy-hip-joint/ .

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Module 3

The Knee Joint

Overview:

This week you will explore the knee joint and the various structures that comprise this complex.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Locate and discuss the origin and insertion of the knee joint muscles a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 1

B. Locate and discuss the muscle synergies of the knee joint a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 2

C. Describe the isolated function of each muscle of the knee joint. a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 2

D. Analyze & evaluate lower extremity movement patterns a. Assessment: Assignment b. Course Objective: 2, 3

Required Readings/Resources

• Ch. 9 in Floyd

• Lecture Recording:

o The Knee Joint – Parts 1 & 2

• Brookbush Institute Articles

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Articularis genu. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/articularis-genu

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Vastus muscles. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/quadriceps-vastus-muscles

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Popliteus. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/popliteus

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o Brookbush, B. (2014). Knee. Retrieved from

https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/joint-anatomy/knee/?from=2785

Activities:

Participate in the following Discussions:

1. Module 3: By Day 4 discuss the importance of knowing the difference between biarticular and

uniarticular muscles, and how these muscles influence joint activity/range of motion

differently. Provide a specific lower extremity example.

Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Sunday).

Complete the Module 3 Reading Quiz by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Brookbush Institute Quiz by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST By Day 7, complete the https://brentbrookbush.com/online-course/integrated-functional- anatomy-knee-joint/ quiz.

Module 4

The Ankle & Foot Joints

Overview:

In this two-week you will explore the ankle & foot joints and the various structures that comprise

this complex.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Locate and discuss the origin and insertion of ankle & foot joints’ muscles a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 1

B. Locate and discuss the muscle synergies of the ankle & foot joints a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment

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b. Course Objective: 2 C. Describe the isolated function of each muscle of the ankle & foot joints

a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 2

D. Analyze & evaluate lower extremity movement patterns a. Assessment: Assignment b. Course Objective: 2, 3

Required Readings/Resources

• Ch. 10 in Floyd

• Lecture Recording:

o The ankle & foot joints – Parts 1 & 2

• Brookbush Institute Articles

o Brookbush, B. (2015). Soleus. Retrieved from

https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/muscular-anatomy/soleus/?from=820

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Gastrocnemius and plantaris. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/gastrocnemius-plantaris

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Fibularis. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/fibularis-muscles

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and

fibularis tertius. Retrieved from https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/extensor-

hallucis-longus-and-extensor-digitorum-longus-fibularis-tertius

o Brookbush, B. (2015). Flexor hallucis longus and flexor digitorum longus.

Retrieved from https://brentbrookbush.com/articles/muscular-anatomy/flexor-

hallucis-longus- and-flexor-digitorum-longus/?from=820

Activities:

Discussions:

1. Module 4a:

By Day 4 respond to the following prompt: Take a stance – are you for or against barefoot

running? Why? Support your stance as to why you are for/against with a minimum of one

outside source.

Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Sunday).

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2. Module 4b:

By Day 11 discuss how dysfunction at the hip can lead to dysfunction at the ankle/foot

complex. Provide specific examples. Use a minimum of one outside resource to support your

post.

By Day 14 (Sunday), respond to two peers

Complete the Module 4 Reading Quiz by Sunday, Day 14, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Module 4 Lab Assignment by Sunday, Day 14, by 11:59:00pm CST

Module 5

The Trunk & Spinal Column

Overview:

In this module you will explore the trunk & spinal column and the various structures that comprise

this complex.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Locate and discuss the origin and insertion of trunk & spinal column muscles a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 1

B. Locate and discuss the muscle synergies of the trunk & spinal column a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 2

C. Describe the isolated function of each muscle of the trunk & spinal column a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment, Discussion b. Course Objective: 2

D. Analyze & evaluate lower extremity movement patterns a. Assessment: Assignment b. Course Objective: 2, 3

Required Readings/Resources

• Ch. 11 in Floyd

• Lecture Recording:

o The trunk & spinal column – Parts 1 & 2

• Brookbush Institute Articles

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o Brookbush, B. (2021). Spine joint actions & trunk muscles. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/course/spine-and-trunk-muscles

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Internal oblique. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/internal-obliques

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Transverse abdominis. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/transverse-abdominis

o Brookbush, B. (2021). External obliques. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/external-obliques

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Rectus abdominis (and pyramidalis). Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/rectus-abdominis-pyramidalis

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Multifidus. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/multifidus

o Brookbush, B. (2021). Erector spinae. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/erector-spinae

Activities:

Discussions:

1. Module 5:

By Day 4 identify what you think is the best exercise to strengthen abdominal muscles. Defend

your exercise selection by discussing why this exercise is beneficial/impactful on the strength

development of our abdominal muscles. Include at least one outside source to support your

writing.

Respond to at least two of your peers by Day 7 (Sunday).

Complete the Module 5 Reading Quiz by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Module 5 Lab Assignment by Sunday, Day 7, by 11:59:00pm CST

Module 6

Overview:

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Over the course of the next week you will have the opportunity to review and reflect on the

content presented over the term. You will complete your final project, an in-depth movement

analysis case as well as a Brookbush Institute Quiz on Lower Extremity Dysfunction.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

A. Explain the structure, support, and movements of the joints of the trunk, pelvis, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.

a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 1

B. Explain the function and contributing musculoskeletal structures in normal and impaired movement.

a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 2

C. Analyze and evaluate movements of the lower extremity. a. Assessment: Assignment b. Course Objective: 2

D. Critique and assess improper technical movement patterns specific to the lower extremity.

a. Assessment: Quiz, Assignment b. Course Objective: 2,3

Required Readings/Resources:

1. Brookbush Institute Articles

a. Brookbush, B. (2021). Overhead squat assessment: Sign clusters and compensation patterns. Retrieved from

https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/sign-clusters-compensation-patterns-

overhead-squat-assessment

b. Brookbush, B. (2021). Predictive model of lumbo pelvic hip complex dysfunction. Retrieved from https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/lumbo-

pelvic-hip-complex-dysfunction-lphcd

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Activities:

Complete the Module 6 Assignment by Thursday, Day 4, by 11:59:00pm CST

Complete the Brookbush Institute Quiz by Friday, Day 5, by 11:59:00pm CST

By Day 5, complete the https://brookbushinstitute.com/article/lower-leg-dysfunction quiz.