PHT 114Fundamentals of Kinesiology I

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The first course of a two part series in the fundamentals of kinesiology. Students are introduced to basic concepts of motion as they apply to the human body. Concepts covered include biomechanics, motion analysis and posture. Bones, joints, muscles and nerves of the thorax, abdomen, spinal column and upper extremities will be covered in detail. This knowledge will then be applied to analyzing human motion with an emphasis on integrating structure and function. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week.