SYLLABUS

Unit - I:

Introduction :
• Meaning, Definitions, Aims, Objective.
• Importance of Kinesiology for games and sports.

Unit - II :

• Kinesiological Fundamental Movements.
• Center of Gravity.
• Line of Gravity.

Unit - III :

• Axis and Planes.
• Classification of Joints and Muscles.
• Types of muscles contraction.

Unit - IV :

Location & Action of Muscles at Various Joints :
(i) Upper extremity - Shoulder girdle, Shoulder joints, Elbow joint.
(ii) Neck trunk (Lumber thoracic region).
(iii) Lower extremity - Hip joint, Knee joint, Ankle joint.

Unit - V :

Biomechanical Concept:
• Newton's Law of Motion.
Friction:
• Meaning, Definitions and Types.

Unit - VI:

FORCE AND LEVERS:
FORCE:
• Meaning. • Definitions. • Types.
• Application to sports activities.
LEVERS:
• Meaning.
• Definition.
• Uses of them in the Human body.

Unit - VII:

KINENIAMTICS:
• Meaning of Kinematics.
• Types - Linear and Angular.
• Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Distance, Displacement.

Unit-VIII :

KINETICS:
• Meaning of Kinetics.
• Types - Linear and Angular.
• Mass, Weight, Force, Momentum and Pressure.

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