10524156PTA Applied Kinesiology 1
Course Information
Description
Introduces basic principles of musculoskeletal anatomy, kinematics, and clinical assessment. Students locate and identify muscles, joints, and other landmarks of the lower quadrant in addition to assessing range of motion and strength.
Total Credits
4
Course Competencies
  1. Apply the principles of kinesiology
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to basic principles of kinesiology on one or more written exams
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    Criteria
    you identify torque, levers, and forces
    you analyze axis of rotation and planes of motion
    you differentiate between osteokinematics and arthrokinematics
    you differentiate between types of lever systems
    you analyze kinetic chains

  2. Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the hip
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    by locating on diagrams or models
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    Criteria
    you identify the components of the hip
    you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the hip
    you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the hip
    you describe movement of the hip
    you palpate anatomical structures of the hip

  3. Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the foot/ankle
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by locating on diagrams or models
    Criteria
    you identify the components of the ankle and foot
    you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the ankle and foot
    you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the ankle and foot
    you describe movement of the ankle and foot
    you palpate anatomical structures of the ankle and foot

  4. Explain the anatomy and kinematics of the knee
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by locating on diagrams or models
    Criteria
    you identify the components of the knee
    you apply the basic principles of kinesiology to the knee
    you identify origin, insertion, action and innervation of the muscles of the knee
    you describe movement of the knee
    you palpate anatomical structures of the knee

  5. Explain the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by locating on diagrams or models
    Criteria
    you differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeleton
    you describe the structure and function of contractile tissue
    you describe the structure and function of noncontractile tissue
    you describe the structure and function of nerves
    you describe the structure and function of joints

  6. Analyze normal movement in the lower quadrant
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be written, graphic, oral, or three dimensional model)
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    Criteria
    you identify movement at each joint involved
    you analyze how movement at each joint affects the other joints in the kinematic chain

  7. Assess joint range of motion for the lower quadrant
    Assessment Strategies
    in a skill demonstration
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    Criteria
    you position yourself and subject
    you align and read goniometer correctly
    you instruct subject in correct motion
    you differentiate between normal and restricted range of motion
    you verbalize an explanation of the process
    you document data

  8. Assess muscle length for the lower quadrant
    Assessment Strategies
    through analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    in a skill demonstration
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    Criteria
    you differentiate between muscular and joint restriction
    you document data
    you assess passive range of motion
    you recognize abnormal and normal muscle length
    you position yourself and subject
    you demonstrate special tests
    you verbalize an explanation of the process

  9. Assess muscle strength for the lower quadrant
    Assessment Strategies
    in a skill demonstration
    by answering questions on one or more written exams
    Criteria
    you position and observe subject
    you identify presence or absence of muscle mass
    you apply correct manual resistance
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you identify the correct muscle grade
    you verbalize an explanation of the process
    you position yourself correctly applying correct body mechanics

  10. Examine features of normal gait
    Assessment Strategies
    by analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you describe normal muscle firing in each stage of gait
    you describe the stages and phases of normal gait
    you describe normal range-of-motion required for normal gait