OTA 112 Functional Movement and Kinesiology I

5 credits

The two 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. In the first course the students will 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.
Prerequisites: BIOL& 175, ENGL& 101, MEDA 116, PSYC& 200, and admission to the OTA Program. Corequisites: OTA 101, OTA 112.