TMP 140 - Kinesiology

Institution:

Pittsburgh Technical College (formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute) - Closed

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Description:

In this core course, students begin an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system. Through supervised practice, lecture, slides, and hands-on exercises, students will learn the origin, insertion, action, and enervation of over 100 muscles. This course incorporates muscle palpation as a direct approach to understanding the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of movements of the body, muscles and their attachment sites, bones and bony landmarks, and is the precursor of advanced neuromuscular techniques. Students are required to participate in one Saturday clinic for each course. Prerequisite: TMP110.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ptcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 809-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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