PTAE 107 — Kinesiology *
The study of human movement and the functional anatomy of the human body are learned in this course. The framework of musculoskeletal anatomy, muscle stabilization, balance, and function in daily activities is applied to physical therapy care. Normal and abnormal mechanics of body movement is explored. Students analyze tasks that span from simple activities of daily living to more complex occupational and athletic tasks. Includes lab. Only those students who have been accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program are eligible to register for this course.
Prerequisites: ALLH 101, BIOL 227, ENGL 101