What This Document Is
This is the Final Exam Study Guide for Grand Canyon University’s Principles of Corrective Exercises (EXS 318) course, Fall 2022. It’s designed to help students prepare for a comprehensive final exam covering key concepts related to movement fundamentals, functional training, and plyometrics. The guide outlines the core topics that will be assessed, referencing assigned readings from textbooks and lecture notes.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in EXS 318 who are preparing for their final exam. It clarifies the scope of the exam, highlighting the most important areas to focus on from the semester’s coursework. Utilizing this guide can help students efficiently allocate their study time and improve their overall exam performance. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* course materials like lecture notes and assigned readings.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *review* tool, not a replacement for attending lectures, completing readings, or engaging with course materials. It provides an overview of topics but does not offer in-depth explanations or practice problems. Students will still need to thoroughly understand the concepts presented in the course to succeed on the exam. This preview does not provide the full content of the guide.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes:
* An overview of movement origination within the cerebrum and the cerebellum’s role in movement execution.
* Details on the five basic movement patterns (jumping, lifting, etc.) and their application to sports.
* Guidance on researching sports/activities for corrective exercise applications.
* Key concepts from Boyle’s *Functional Training* (Chapters 1-3), including the definition of functional training, its goals, and the kinetic chain.
* An explanation of open vs. closed kinetic chain exercises with examples.
* A description of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) components and purpose.
* Coverage of planes of movement (sagittal, frontal, transverse) and their application to exercise and sports.
* Discussion of factors influencing quality movement (strength, mobility, repetition, posture).
* An explanation of stability vs. mobility and the athletic base position.
* An overview of plyometric training, including primary and secondary goals, the force-velocity curve, and the definition of a reflex.
This preview does *not* include specific examples, detailed explanations, or any practice questions. It is a high-level overview of the topics covered in the complete study guide.