Clinical Kinesiology
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Overview
Subject area
SCT
Catalog Number
203
Course Title
Clinical Kinesiology
Department(s)
Description
This course introduces students to the study of musculoskeletal system as the basis for movement and exercise. Topics include: principles of movement, bodymechanics, muscle actions, nerve innervations, and types of joints and movements. Students will become familiar with measurement of joint range of motion and assessment of strength through manual muscle testing. Movementimpairments as a result of orthopedic and neurological conditions in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations will be introduced.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
6
Requisites
011916