KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an introduction to neuromusculoskeletal factors related to human movement with a primary focus on the role of the musculoskeletal system. Students will revisit basic principles of physics and apply them to the anatomical system in the study of biomechanics. This course will include a detailed study of osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and biomechanics of human tissue and joints, as well as basic information on the neuroregulation of movement. Emphasis will be placed on gaining a clinical perspective of the relationship between structure and function at individual joints. Didactic lectures will describe motion by anatomic regions and be followed by laboratory experiences of the same region that relate mechanical concepts to a direct experience of the body in motion. Problem based exercises will be used to facilitate application of the foundational content in clinical contexts. Upon completion of the course, students will be expected to be able to describe the mechanics of human motion at each individual joint and be able to describe all neuromusculoskeletal factors that contribute to the creation of human movement.