OTA 112 Functional Movement and Kinesiology I

• Describe basic principles of muscle physiology and joint range of motion
• Describe types of muscle contractions used for human activities
• Identify individual muscles with origins and insertions of the upper body
• Describe nervous system components involved in daily function
• Identify bone and joint structures of the upper body
• Recognize, name, and replicate joint movements of the full body
• Demonstrate and describe basic biomechanics used in activities of daily living
• Measure joint range of motion of the arm and hand
• Test muscle strength of the shoulder, arm, neck, and hand
• Demonstrate competency in identification and palpation of anatomical surface landmarks of the upper extremity, shoulder, neck and head
• Students will strengthen their understanding of clients, occupations and environment
• Students will understand role of human movement as part of daily function
• Students will apply their knowledge of the basic principles of muscle physiology and joint range of motion, bone and joint structures and their influence on human motion
• Students will be able to integrate theory, fact and practice of Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process
•  Students will demonstrate how both qualitative (ex. 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.