PTA 120 - Clinical Kinesiology

Institution:

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Exploration of human movement including the necessary joint mechanics and muscle performance necessary for functional movements. Anatomy and physiology of muscle function as well as common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system will be reviewed for their impact on an individual's ability to create purposeful movement for both complex and simple motions. Musculoskeletal control of human gait as well as phases of gait will be explored in normal and abnormal conditions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 153 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 160 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 180 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 190 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 240 AND MTR 100

Corequisites:

PTA 100 AND PTA 130

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pct.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 326-3761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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