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Describe the principles of kinesiology
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions related to basic principles of kinesiology on one or more written exams
by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
you identify torque, levers, and forces
you analyze axis of rotation and planes of motion
you differentiate between osteokinematics and arthrokinematics
you differentiate between types of lever systems
you analyze kinetic chains
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Describe the anatomy and kinematics of the hip
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions on one or more written exams
by locating on diagrams or models
by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
Criteria
you identify the components of the hip
you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the hip
you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the hip
you describe movement of the hip
you palpate anatomical structures of the hip
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Describe the anatomy and kinematics of the foot/ankle
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions on one or more written exams
by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
by locating on diagrams or models
Criteria
you identify the components of the ankle and foot
you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the ankle and foot
you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the ankle and foot
you describe movement of the ankle and foot
you palpate anatomical structures of the ankle and foot
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Describe the anatomy and kinematics of the knee
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions on one or more written exams
by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
by locating on diagrams or models
Criteria
you identify the components of the knee
you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the knee
you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the knee
you describe movement of the knee
you palpate anatomical structures of the knee
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Describe the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
Assessment Strategies
by answering questions on one or more written exams
by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
by locating on diagrams or models
Criteria
you differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton
you describe the structure and function of contractile tissue
you describe the structure and function of noncontractile tissue
you describe the structure and function of nerves
you describe the structure and function of joints
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Analyze normal movement in the lower quadrant
Assessment Strategies
by developing an analysis (format may be written, graphic, oral, or three dimensional model)
by answering questions on one or more written exams
Criteria
you identify movement at each joint involved
you analyze how movement at each joint affects the other joints in the kinematic chain
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Assess joint range of motion for the lower quadrant
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more written exams
Criteria
you position yourself and subject
you align and read goniometer correctly
you instruct subject in correct motion
you differentiate between normal and restricted range of motion
you verbalize an explanation of the process
you document data
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Assess muscle length for the lower quadrant
Assessment Strategies
through analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more written exams
Criteria
you differentiate between muscular and joint restriction
you document data
you assess passive range of motion
you recognize abnormal and normal muscle length
you position yourself and subject
you demonstrate special tests
you verbalize an explanation of the process
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Assess muscle strength for the lower quadrant
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
by answering questions on one or more written exams
Criteria
you position and observe subject
you identify presence or absence of muscle mass
you apply correct manual resistance
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you identify the correct muscle grade
you verbalize an explanation of the process
you position yourself correctly applying correct body mechanics