Kinesiology 1 (BP112): Course Overview

• The course is Kinesiology 1 (BP112) for 1st level students in Spring 2025, Lecture 1.
• Instructor: Dr. Rana Rayan
• Instructor contact Email: rana.rayan.the.suezuni.edu.eg
• Instructor room number: Level 3 (Part timers)

Course Overview

• Important information related to course
• Orientation covers course regulations and rules
• Definitions of important terminology will be provided, including biomechanics and kinesiology

Course Information

• Course code is BP112.
• Course name is Biomechanics I.
• Academic level is 1.
• Teaching hours are 2hrs/week.
• Specialization: Bachelor of physical therapy

Course Schedule Across Weeks

• Week 1: Introduction
• Week 2: Basic principles (kinematics, kinetics & types of force)
• Week 3: Center of gravity and balance
• Week 4: Newton's laws (Quiz)
• Week 5: Force systems
• Week 6: Force analysis (composition & Decomposition)
• Week 7: Mid-term exam
• Week 8: Lever system & pulley
• Week 9: Deformable tissues
• Week 10: Biomechanics of connective tissue
• Week 11: Biomechanics of the muscle
• Week 12: Biomechanics of tendon and ligaments (Quiz)
• Week 13: Biomechanics of bone
• Week 14: Types of joints

Course Assessment Breakdown

• Assignments, Quizzes, presentation, posters, portfolio & project total 20% of the final grade
• The mid-term exam is worth 10%.
• Practical exams make up 30% (two exams, one after the midterm and another before the final exam)
• The final theoretical exam is worth 40%.
• Total assessment equals 100%.

Introduction Questions

• What is expected from studying the Biomechanics course?
• What regulations should be followed in the class?
• Ideas for making the course unique if teaching it
• Strategies for managing study stress

Regulations and Rules

• No late arrivals are allowed after 15 minutes.
• Cell phones need to be silent or turned off.
• Side conversations are prohibited.
• Active in-class participation is mandatory.
• Communication should be via teams, social media communications are not allowed.
• Assignment deadlines must be adhered to; late assignments will have marks deducted for up to one week, after which they will not be accepted.
• Be prepared for pop-up quizzes.

Contact Regulations

• No WhatsApp or phone calls
• Replies will be provided within 72 hours.
• Avoid sending multiple messages until 72 hours have passed.
• No replies are expected on weekends, holidays, or days off.
• Correspondence is for scientific queries only; administrative inquiries that have been addressed in lectures will not be answered.

Biomechanics Defined

• Biomechanics involves human movement, intrinsic support for the movement, and explicit motor characteristic response
• It is the science of movement of a living body, including how muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments coordinate to produce movement
• Biomechanics is a part of kinesiology, specifically focusing on the mechanics of movement

Applied mechanics and branches

• Applied mechanics comprises rigid body mechanics, deformable body mechanics, and fluid mechanics
• Rigid body mechanics: statics, dynamics, kinematics, kinetics
• Deformable body mechanics: elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity
• Fluid Mechanics: Liquids, gases

Kinesiology Scope

• Kinesiology includes biomechanics, adapted physical education, exercise physiology, motor control, athletic training, sport history, pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport art, and sport psychology

Kinesiology Definition

• Kinesiology is the scientific study of human or non-human body movement.
• It considers physiological, biomechanical, and psychological dynamic principles and mechanisms of movement