Kinesiology

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. It is designed to be a first course for exercise and sports science majors and to provide a foundation for more advanced courses. Topics include the neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems. This course emphasizes the study of human posture and movement, specifically focusing upon the musculoskeletal system and dynamics of stability and mobility.