Catalog 2017-2018 
    
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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FTNS 121 Kinesiology

5 credits
A study of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems of the human body, including origins, insertions, and actions of the muscles and an understanding the mechanical qualities of movement.

Prerequisites: MATH 087  (or placement into MATH 098  or higher)

Corequisites: FTNS 112  

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify the bones involved in movement during exercise
  • Classify articulations based on structure and function
  • Describe the connective tissues associated with articulations and movement
  • Identify the muscles, including origins, insertions, and actions, involved in movement during exercise


Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50