Kinesiology

Catalog description

Physical principles of human motion. Emphasis on structure, movement, and stability of specific joints. Normal and abnormal human locomotion. Stabilizing and motion producing forces upon extremities and the spine including muscles, ligaments, and cartilage. Discussion of common joint deformities. Kinesiological analysis of functional movement of the human body. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.