PTA 141 - PTA Kinesiology

4 Credits
Lecture: 2 Lab: 6

PTA Kinesiology provides students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy to functional movements and activities of daily living. Instruction includes soft tissue/boney landmark palpation, joint structure, muscle function as well as osteo-kinematic and arthro-kinematic motion of each major joint of the musculoskeletal system. Students study normal/abnormal postures and gait patterns. This course is a foundation for the students’ Physical Therapist Assistant Program Assessment courses, Intervention II course, and PTA Rehabilitation Strategies.

Note: This course requires intermediate reading, intermediate writing and intermediate math.

Prerequisite: PTA 101 and PTA 120 both with a grade of C or higher, or written consent of PTA program chair
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