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May 09, 2025
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PTA 116 - Clinical Kinesiology
In this course, students will study the intricacies of human movement. The course will focus on the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, articular, and nervous systems, in addition to the concepts of arthrokinematics and biomechanics. Students will focus on the application of knowledge related to the palpable surfaces, origins, insertions, actions, and nerves of the extremity and axial skeletal musculature and surrounding tissue as they relate to functional human motion. Students will apply this knowledge to examination of the normal gait cycle and posture.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites - PTA 100 Introduction to Physical Therapy I, PTA 111 Fundamental PTA Skills & Modalities I, BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I
Corequisites - PTA 110 Clinical I, PTA 120 Musculoskeletal Pathologies, PTA 125 Musculoskeletal Assessment, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits: 3
Hours
2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify origins, insertions, actions, and nerves of all extremity and axial skeletal musculature.
- Describe fundamental kinesiology principles as they relate to the structure and function of the skeletal, articular, muscular, and nervous systems, and the concepts of arthrokinematics and biomechanics.
- Observe and palpate bony landmarks, gross anatomic muscular, and soft tissue structures.
- Examine and identify the components of the typical gait cycle, including joint motions and muscle activity.
- Recognize functional movement patterns throughout the body as related to joint motions and muscle activity.
- Examine and identify the kinesiological concepts of typical human posture in various functional positions.
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