PRO 3100 - Biomechanics

Institution:

St. Petersburg College

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Description:

2 credits Prerequisites: Admission to the Orthotics and Prosthetics BAS program. This course examines how forces act upon and within the human body and the effects produced by these forces as they relate to human movement. The student will gain functional knowledge of basic engineering principles as they apply to the human body. The student will learn the mechanics of human movement as it relates to orthotic/prosthetic applications. The student will be introduced to biomechanical measurement instruments (i.e. force plates, pressure transducers, video analysis) used to quantify the kinetic effects associated with physical activity. 32 contact hours.

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2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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