PTA 2010 - Kinesiology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

Students develop competencies in identifying anatomical landmarks and symmetry, joint mechanics and function, posture, an introduction to gait, and neurological control. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Demonstrate the knowledge of Descriptive movement terminology and apply to the analysis of human movement. 2. Discuss components of osteokinematics and arthokinematic motion including joint surface shape, the concave/convex rule, types of motion, joint surface positions and accessory motion forces. 3. Compare and contrast the different types of muscle contractions and their direct biomechanical effects on the skeletal system. 4. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of anatomical structures including the origin, insertion, blood supply, action and corresponding nerves to selective musculature. 5. Distinguish components of the normal gait cycle and recognize components of an abnormal gait cycle. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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