DATE

TOPIC

READINGS

(Additional readings may also be assigned in class.)

1

M

8/29

Introduction & Skeletal System

B*: Ch.1,3-9; B:Ch.1,13-29

2

T

8/30

Skeletal system

Ch. 2,31-38, 48-60; M#:Ch.1,1-21

3

R

9/1

Neuromuscular system

B:Ch.3,61-85,92-100; Ch.4,101-114

M

9/5

LABOR DAY

NO CLASS 

4

T

9/6

Neuromuscular system

Read the content of the following web sites:

Go to this link, read, watch, review and study all animations on the STRUCTURE and MECHANICS of skeletal muscle.

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Go to this link, read & review all animations under the topic of Neurons and Synapse Action

OR

If you do not want to read from the web sites, you may read the material in the textbook Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology by Roger Enoka that is on Reserve in the library - Read Ch. 5, 219-232 & Ch. 6 278-297.

5

R

9/8

Neuromuscular system

Atler, MJ (1996) Science of Flexibility - Chapter 3: - Contractile Components of Muscle: Limiting Factors of Flexibility (ON RESERVE)

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Atler, MJ (1996) Science of Flexibility - Chapter 4: - Connective Tissue: A Limiting Factor of Flexibility  (ON RESERVE)

6

M

9/12

Neuromuscular system

Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology by Roger Enoka that is on Reserve in the library - Read Ch. 6, 257-266 & 272-278. 

7

T

9/13

Neuromuscular system

M#:Ch.2, 22-42

8

R

9/15

Neuromuscular system

9

M

9/19

Stretching

B:Ch.4,116-125

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In the text, Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology by R. M. Enoka, read: Ch. 5, 232-239 & Ch. 6 297-300 & Ch. 8 363-370

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Current Issues in Flexibility Fitness

Supplemental Readings

Thacker SB, at al. The impact of stretching on sports injury risk: a systematic review of the literature. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004 Mar;36(3):371-8

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Pope RP et al. A randomized trial of preexercise stretching for prevention of lower-limb injury. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2000 Feb;32(2):271-7.

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Shrier, I. Letters to the Editor-in-Chief [Comment on Stephen B. Thacker and others, The Impact of Stretching on Sports Injury Risk: A Systematic Review of the Literature]. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2004 Oct;36(10):1832-3

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Shrier, I. & Gossal, K  Myths and Truths of Stretching. Phys Sportsmedicine 2000 Aug;28(8)

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Shrier, I.  When & Whom to Stretch?  Phys Sportsmedicine 2005 March;33(3)

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Shrier I. Does stretching improve performance?: a systematic and critical review of the literature. Clin J Sport Med. 2004 Sep;14(5):267-73.

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Decoster LC at al. The effects of hamstring stretching on range of motion: a systematic literature review. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005 Jun;35(6):377-87.

10

T

9/20

Resistance Training

B:Ch.3, 86-92; Ch.4, 117-120

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In the text, Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology by R. M. Enoka, read: Ch. 9, pgs. 397-420

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Sale, D.G. (1988) Neural adaptation to resistance training. Med Sci Sports Exer, 20(5), S135-S145. Access through ERes

11

R

9/22

Resistance Training

ACSM Position Stand on Progression Models in Resistance Training for Healthy Adults. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 364-380, 2002.

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ACSM Position Stand on The Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness, and Flexibility in Adults. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 975-991, 1998.

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Youth Resistance Training

12

M

9/26

Muscle Mechanics

B: Ch.11, 381-384, 389-393; M:Ch.3, 43-50

13

T

9/27

15

M

10/3

EXAM #1 

(Through Muscle Mechanics) 

16

T

10/4

Shoulder girdle

B: Ch.5, 129-146

17

R

10/6

Shoulder girdle

M: Ch.4, 57-75

18

M

10/10

Shoulder joint

M: Ch.5, 76-102

19

T

10/11

Shoulder joint

20

R

10/13

Elbow joint

M: Ch.6, 103-123; B: Ch5, 147-152

21

M

10/17

Elbow/Wrist & Hand

B: Ch.5, 153-170

22

T

10/18

Wrist/Hand

M: Ch. 7, 124-156 

23

R

10/20

Wrist & Hand

10/24

Last day to "W"

24

M

10/24

Hip Joint

B:Ch.6,171-193

25

T

10/25

Hip joint

M:Ch.9, 175-214

26

R

10/27

EXAM #2

(Covering the entire Upper Extremity).

27

M

10/31

Knee joint

B:Ch.6, 193-207

28

T

11/1

Knee/Thigh muscles

M:Ch.10, 215-230

29

R

11/3

Thigh musculature

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30

M

11/7

Ankle joint

B:Ch.6,207-232

31

T

11/8

Ankle joint

M:Ch.11, 231-264.

32

R

11/10

Foot

33

M

11/14

Trunk/Spine & Abdomen

B:Ch.7,233-267; M:Ch.12, 265-296

34

T

11/15

Abdomen/Situps & Posture

Axler, CT & McGill, SM (1997) Low back loads over a variety of abdominal exercises: searching for the safest abdominal challenge. Med Sci Sports Exerc, 29(6), 804-810.

35

R

11/17

Posture

Review - B: Ch.7, 233-267. &

Kendall, F.P. & McCreary, E.K. (1983). Chapter 8, Muscle Function in Relation to Posture, in Muscles: Testing and Function, pgs. 269-315.

37

T

11/22

EXAM #3

 (Through Trunk/Spine)

38

M

11/28

Qualitative Analysis

To be announced

39

T

11/29

Qualitative Analysis

To be announced

40

R

12/1

Qualitative Analysis

To be announced

F

12/2

Last day to "WP" or "WF"

41

M

12/5

Qualitative Analysis

To be announced

42

T

12/6

Qualitative Analysis

To be announced

43

R

12/8

Review & Evaluations

M

12/12

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (COMPREHENSIVE)