Mission success: mastering muscle function through humanoid analysis

Authors

Amber M. Chelette, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityFollow

Manuscript Format

Teaching and Learning Resource

Time required for implementation of resource

< 50 minutes

Subdiscipline of Kinesiology

Biomechanics

Abstract

Knowledge of muscle function and human movement are essential skills of all kinesiology students. In the humanoid activity, teams are challenged to determine whether a muscle is essential to the successful development of a humanoid being sent to Mars. This activity provides a significant learning experience regarding muscle anatomy, function, and movement analysis. The humanoid activity is intended for use in a face-to-face upper-level kinesiology anatomy or movement analysis course and best implemented with class sizes of 20-30 students. The total time commitment is approximately 45 minutes.

Corresponding Author

Amber Chelette, amber.chelette@sfasu.edu, 936-468-1567

Recommended Citation

Chelette, Amber M. (2025) "Mission success: mastering muscle function through humanoid analysis," Educational Practices in Kinesiology: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/epik/vol5/iss1/1