SCT 203

Clinical Kinesiology

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.

Regular Non-Liberal Arts

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