PTA 110 - Functional Kinesiology

Institution:

Lackawanna College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

A course involving a study of human movement, principles of mechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology as it relates to the development of physical therapy exercise and those forces creating human activity. Laboratory activities include goniometry, principles of exercise and conditioning as it relates to patient care, principles of exercise testing, and postural analysis. Other topics that will be addressed in this course will be joint structure and function, the bodys adaptation to different conditions including: environmental, disease, immobilization, and exercise. (3 credits). Prerequisites: PTA105, BIO205, HTH100 and PHL110

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lackawanna.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 961-7810

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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