BIOL 316 - Kinesiology

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Mercy University

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Description:

This course will provide students with a sound working knowledge of several aspects of theoretical and clinical kinesiology including osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, biomechanics, bone and muscle palpation, goniometry and manual muscle testing. Joint structure and function as well as properties of muscle function (e.g., synergists, agonists, antagonists, active and passive insufficiency, length/tension relationship) will be stressed. Students will learn a variety of techniques for evaluating and testing human motion and, in the laboratory portion of the course, will practice surface anatomy and palpation and measurement of range and quality of normal motion. Abnormal or compensatory movement due to injury or disease will be studied by viewing video tapes of patients. Principles of biomechanics will be presented and tested in hands-on activities and problems that include calculations of torque, composition and resolution of forces. Prerequisites: BIOL303, PHYS120 or PHYS160. $133 lab Fee. 4 sem. hrs. 4 crs.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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