BFBK0422 Biomechanics and Kinesiology II

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Málková (lecturer)
Mgr. Adam Vajčner (lecturer)
prof. MUDr. Petr Dobšák, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Petr Dobšák, CSc.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Leona Dunklerová
Supplier department: Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Departments of Non-medical Branches – Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites (in Czech)
BFBK0321 Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the principles of human kinesiology and biomechanics, including the basics of developmental kinesiology and movement control, which are essential for their practice.
Learning outcomes
Ability to analyze the movement laws of the motor system and to use these principles in the therapy of the patient.
Syllabus
  • 1. Developmental kinesiology I.
  • 2. Developmental Kinesiology II.
  • 3. Axial skeleton in general (functional division of the axial organ, curvature of the spine, stabilization, spinal sectors).
  • 4. Kinesiology of the cervical and thoracic spine, thoracic fascia.
  • 5. Kinesiology of the lumbar spine, abdominal wall, thoracolumbar fascia, trunk movements.
  • 6. Kinesiology of the brachial plexus.
  • 7. Kinesiology of the elbow and forearm.
  • 8. Kinesiology of the wrist and hand.
  • 9. Kinesiology of breathing.
  • 10. Kinesiology of the pelvic segment and hip joint.
  • 11. Kinesiology of the knee joint.
  • 12. Kinesiology of the ankle and leg.
  • 13. Kinesiology of gait I.
  • 14. Kinesiology of gait II.
Teaching methods
lecture
Assessment methods
oral examination
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30.
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