Course: Basics of Kinesiology and Examination Methods 2

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Course title Basics of Kinesiology and Examination Methods 2
Course code KFA/NZKV2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
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
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Doleželová Elisa Isabel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Uhlíř Petr, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Muscle test according to Prof. Janda. 2. Introduction to the kinesiology of the foot. 3. Introduction to the kinesiology of the hip and knee. 4. Introduction to the kinesiology of the cervical spine and shoulder girdle. 5. Introduction to trunk kinesiology 6. Revision, supplementary topics. Seminars: 1. Topographical Palpation of the Pelvis and Lower Extremity 2. Manual Muscle Testing of the Lower Extremity - Part 1 3. Manual Muscle Testing of the Lower Extremity - Part 2 4. Topographical Palpation of the Upper Extremity 5. Manual Muscle Testing of the Upper Extremity - Part 1 6. Manual Muscle Testing of the Upper Extremity - Part 2 7. Manual Muscle Testing of the Upper Extremity - Part 3 8. Topographical Palpation of the Neck and Trunk 9. Manual Muscle Testing of the Neck, Manual Muscle Testing of the Facial Muscles 10. Manual Muscle Testing of the Trunk, Revision 11. Kinesiological Analysis, Posture and Gait Assessment 12. Credit Test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 39 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this module, building on the ZKV1 module, is to familiarise students with the basics of kinesiology relating to selected segments of the human body, the basics of topographical palpation and kinesiological examination.
The student is able to carry out a basic kinesiological assessment of a patient and take a medical history. They have an understanding of the kinesiology of the basic segments of the human body, basic examination methods, muscle testing, goniometry and anthropometry.
Prerequisites
A prerequisite for studying this module is a sufficient knowledge of anatomy and successful completion of the NZKV1 module, a pass in NZKV1

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

100% attendance in practical classes, completion of the NZKV2 credit, and passing the NZKV2 examination.
Recommended literature
  • Bernhard, R. (2021). Palpační techniky: povrchová anatomie pro fyzioterapeuty. Praha.
  • Janda, V., & Pavlů, D. (1993). Goniometrie. Brno.
  • Janda, V., Herbenová, A., Jandová, J., & Pavlů, D. (2004). Svalové funkční testy. Praha.
  • Janda, V. (1982). Základy kliniky funkčních (neparetických) hybných poruch.. Brno.
  • Kendall, F.P. (1993). Muscles, testing and functions. Fourth Edition,. Baltimore.
  • Lewit, K. (1990). Manuální medicína v rámci léčebné rehabilitace. Praha.
  • Rychlíková, E. Manuální medicína. 2008.
  • Vařeka, I., Vařeková R. (1995). Přehled klinických metod vyšetření stoje a funkční testy páteře.. Olomouc.
  • Vařeka, I. (1997). Vyšetření pohybového systému.. Olomouc.
  • Véle, F. Kineziologie. Praha. 2006.


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