2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
PT 517 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics I
The study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, including arthrokinematics, osteokinematics, muscular actions and control, and kinesiological concepts that govern motion concerns. Course content will focus on normal human motion; pathological human motion will be introduced. Students will use living subject models for surface anatomy palpation and functional analysis of movement patterns. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Admission to physical therapy program.
Credits: 3