PTAP 120 Clinical Kinesiology

This course will present advanced anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on joint mechanics, human movement, and palpation of anatomical landmarks. Students will learn the principles of normal and abnormal posture and gait.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program; BIOL 101 and ENGL 121

Corequisite

BIOL 203, PTAP 100, PTAP 110, and PTAP 130

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Apply the basic concepts of biomechanics to physical therapy intervention.
2. 2. Describe joint structure and function.
3. 3. Describe muscle structure and function.
4. 4. Identify bony landmarks by palpation and relate their significance to physical therapy
   interventions.
5. 5. Describe the major anatomical features of each joint complex and how they contribute to
   human movement.
   
6. 6. Describe the biomechanics of posture.
   
7. 7. Describe the biomechanics of gait.
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Apply the basic concepts of biomechanics to physical therapy intervention.
2. 2. Describe joint structure and function.
3. 3. Describe muscle structure and function.
4. 4. Identify bony landmarks by palpation and relate their significance to physical therapy
   interventions.
5. 5. Describe the major anatomical features of each joint complex and how they contribute to
   human movement.
   
6. 6. Describe the biomechanics of posture.
   
7. 7. Describe the biomechanics of gait.