OTA112 — Functional Movement and Kinesiology I
4 credits Functional Movement & Kinesiology courses introduce the phenomenon of human motion and function within the context of occupational performance. A review of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems is offered. Students analyze human joint motion, identify anatomical landmarks through palpation, and investigate human movement required for daily activities. Client factors, body functions and body structures, related to movement are studied as they affect performance in areas of occupation movement analysis and gross range of motion, and/or interview) and quantitative (ex. formal ROM, MMT, standardized assessments) information to adequately describe a client’s movement. Students will demonstrate competency in both qualitative and quantitative forms of measurement for clients’ movement. Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20
Prerequisites: OTA100