Musculoskeletal Structure and Movement.

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Semester course; 3 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 205 . Concurrent prerequisite: PHYS 201 . Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Provides an understanding of the mechanical aspects of human motion with particular attention given to application of anatomical structure, terminology and biomechanics in the analysis of physical activity. Laboratory learning allows students to acquire practical knowledge and skills in palpation, biomechanical analysis and instrumentation.