Applied Kinesiology

Catalog description

Through integrated lecture and laboratory, this course teaches the science of human movement. Structure and function of the lower extremity, upper extremity, head, neck and trunk are covered in- depth. Topics include descriptive terminology associated with kinesiology, an expanded study of the musculoskeletal system, normal and dysfunctional joint motion, and principles of physics for biomechanics with an introduction to posture and ambulation. Assessment activities include palpation, range of motion and end feel, goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing, and normal / abnormal posture and gait analysis.