Montana State University · Fall 2026 · kinesiology
KIN 322 Kinesiology: study guide
Planes, joints, levers and the muscles that move the spine, arms and legs, through to gait. Every topic below is a free study page; the same material lives in the Mathub app with practice, flashcards, the calendar and a grade calculator for this class.
InstructorJim Becker, PhD
MeetsTue · Thu 9:25–10:40 am, Lewis 304. Labs in Harrison 101A (Mon, Tue, Wed or Thu by section)
Credits4
Topics14
Exams and major deadlines
| Exam | When | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Exam 1 | Tue Sept 22 (closed note) and Thu Sept 24 (open note), in class | terms, planes and axes, joints, tissue and muscle mechanics, levers, the vertebral column, trunk muscles and spinal cord injury |
| Exam 2 | Tue Oct 20 (closed note) and Thu Oct 22 (open note), in class | everything so far, with emphasis on the shoulder complex, elbow and forearm, wrist and hand |
| Exam 3 | Tue Nov 17 (closed note) and Thu Nov 19 (open note), in class | everything so far, with emphasis on the pelvis, sacroiliac joint, hip, knee, leg and ankle |
| Final exam | Tue Dec 15 · 8:00–9:50 am | the whole course, including the foot and gait |
What Mathub gives you for KIN 322
- Topic notes for every joint and region, with worked examples
- Torque, lever, range-of-motion and gait questions with computed answers
- Key-terms sheet with ROM norms, nerves and lever rules
- Calendar that follows your lab section, with every practical and quiz window
- Grade calculator that applies the best of the six exam-weighting options