422205 - KINESIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jordi Sanchez Degree

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 2

• Spanish

The subject will be taught in Spanish. However, resources in Catalan and English will also be used. The teachers know all three languages ​​and both assignments/exams and questions in class can be asked/answered in any of them.

Kinesiology is the science that deals with the study of movement. Therefore, this subject will focus on the study and qualitative analysis of the movement of the human body, associated with the practice of physical exercise and sport. For this, it will be necessary to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.

The aim of this subject is to introduce CAFE students to the field of applied kinesiology, providing them with the knowledge required to understand the anatomy of joint structures and neuromuscular function, and their behavior and involvement during the movement of the human body. The learning and understanding of this knowledge will be obtained through a teaching process focused on the study of the basic foundations in kinesiology and joint physiology, as well as on the qualitative analysis of the movement during the execution of analytical and global gestures.

For Sports Science professionals, it is essential to know and describe in detail the analytical movements that occur at the joint level during the performance of exercises, both analytical and global in nature, identifying and addressing those issues involved in the execution of the movement, and which are related to the different areas of application (teaching, research, health, leisure and sports performance).

The gender perspective will be an aspect that the teaching staff will take into account by making an inclusive and non-sexist use of language and promoting the equal participation of everyone in a respectful and inclusive environment both in the master classes and in the seminar sessions. Female bibliographical references will be provided in the classroom to the extent that the subject allows it and the full first name of the authors will be used. Regarding the images of the content in the teaching material, the non-perpetuation of stereotypes will be encouraged.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

The use of AI in this subject is regulated in the learning plan.

Contents

Contents of Kinesiology of Physical Exercise

Item 1. Structure and function of body systems 

Topic 2. Basic principles of kinesiological analysis

Topic 3. Joint complex of the shoulder

Item 4. Elbow and wrist joint complex

Item 5. Joint complex of the spine

Item 6. Joint complex of the scapular girdle

Item 7. Joint complex of the pelvic girdle

Item 8. Hip joint complex

Item 9. Knee joint complex

Item 10. Ankle and foot joint complex

Unit 11. Introduction of technology in kinesiological analysis

Item 12. Analysis of global executions

Item 13. Analysis of gait

Item 14. Analysis of the race. Mechanics and assessment

NOTE: the contents corresponding to the study of the different joints or limbs, include the arthrokinematic and osteokinematic analysis.

Evaluation and qualification system

Rating system (Royal Decree 1125/2003, of September 5) which establishes the European system of credits and the system of qualifications for university degrees of an official nature and valid throughout the national territory:

0 - 4,9: Suspended (SS)

5,0 - 6,9: Approved (AP)

7,0 - 8,9: Notable (NT)

9,0 - 10: Excellent (SB)

The student's final grade is the result of a period of continuous assessment through different assessment activities and a final exam. The subject is passed with a grade equal to or greater than 5 points (out of 10 points) according to the following weighting:

Continuous evaluation: will contribute 60% of the final mark of the subject. This section consists of two parts:

• Continuous individual: this assessment will include the theoretical weekly quizzes and the post-practice quizzes which will account for 20% of the subject's final grade.
• Continuous collective: it will account for 40% of the final grade. This part of the evaluation will be subdivided into two parts:
  • Handing in reports of practices carried out in the classroom: 10% final grade of the subject.
  • Submission of final collective work: 30% of the final grade of the subject.

Final exam: will contribute 40% of the final grade for the subject. The exam will be face-to-face.

Table 1. Summary of the assessment, types of activities and criteria for passing them

Requirements to pass the subject

- In the individual continuous assessment, at least 70% of the subject's individual quizzes must be completed (theoretical weekly quizzes and post-practice quizzes).

- In the individual continuous assessment (theoretical weekly quizzes and post-practice quizzes), a grade equal to or higher than 3/10 must be obtained to average the final grade, if this requirement is not met, the the subject will be suspended.

- In the continuous collective assessment, at least 70% of the practice reports carried out throughout the subject must be submitted.

- In the continuous collective assessment, practice reports will only be counted if they have attended the practice in question. If a group member does not attend a practice, they will be excluded from the delivery of the practice report and will have a grade of 0/10 on that report. 

- In the continuous collective evaluation, the practice reports will be counted with any grade between 0 and 10.

- Attendance and completion of a minimum of 70% of the practices, if this requirement is not met, the subject will be suspended.

- The final exam cannot be suspended, a grade equal to or higher than 5/10 must be obtained to average the final grade. If a grade lower than 5/10 is obtained in the final exam, the subject will be suspended.

- In the final assessment, the final exam will consist of two parts, a multiple-choice part and a part of open questions. If the multiple-choice part is not passed with a grade equal to or greater than 5/10, the final exam will be failed.

Recovery

- In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery if you have failed the final exam. If the rating is "Not submitted", you will not be eligible for recovery.

- If the note of the final exam is lower than 5/10 and, therefore, the subject is suspended, the final exam will have to be retaken and pass the 5/10 qualification.

- The following scenarios can occur:

       - Final exam suspended: subject suspended regardless of the final mark of the subject. The exam must be retaken with a grade greater than 5.

       - Final exam passed and final grade for the subject failed due to continuous assessment: subject failed. Continuous assessment cannot be recovered and if the final grade for the subject is less than 5/10, despite passing the final exam, the subject will be failed.

The special exam includes all the content taught (theory in the classroom, practicals and seminars) and will be held during the recovery period.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the school's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use.

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