MTX 1020 - Kinesiology

Clock Hours: 100

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course is designed for the student to gain a working understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on movement and rehabilitation of the muscles of the body.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Understand and describe kinesiology of the body. (CSLO 7; PSLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

Identify the general actions of the following muscles:
Muscles of head, neck and those used for facial expression
Muscles of the shoulder and arm
Muscles of the forearm and hand
Muscles of the spine and thorax
Muscles of the pelvis and thigh
Muscles of the leg, ankle and foot
Recognize common medical terminology.
Define, compare, and locate the three types of levers.
Describe skeletal muscle as a functional unit or organ containing all of the following components: skeletal muscle, connective tissue, nervous and vascular tissue
Describe common homeostatic imbalances.
Recognize common medical terminology