PTA-1060 - Kinesiology* (6)

Prerequisite: PTA-1010 ; MTH-1120 ; must be enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program
Co-requisite: PTA-1020 ; BIO-2180

Students study the biomechanical principles involved in human movement. Content includes structure and function of joints and muscle groups and characteristics of normal posture and gait. Pathologies basic to each specific joint are reviewed. Students must earn a minimum grade of C for all prerequisite(s)/co-requisite(s) to meet registration requirements.

The lecture portion of this course is offered through distance learning and the laboratory portion is held at Anne Arundel Community College. Travel to Anne Arundel Community College is the responsibility of the student.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Demonstrate competence in anatomical planes and axis of motion applied to physiological motions.

CO2 - Apply Newton’s laws of motion and key biomechanical principles

CO3 - Relate musculoskeletal anatomy to surface anatomy

CO4 - Relate the principles of biomechanics to functional movement and posture

CO5 - Describe the anatomical components of correct posture

CO6 - Relate biomechanical principles to postural changes

CO7 - Demonstrate competence in the components of normal and altered gait patterns

CO8 - Recognize the effects of pathomechanics on functional and physiologic movements

CO9 - Analyze the biomechanical and kinetic components of functional activitiesCourse Fee: $100

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