PTA-132: Kinesiology for PTAs

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Physical Therapy Assistant
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Physical Therapist Assistant
Course Number
132
Course Title
Kinesiology for PTAs
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
69.50 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
69.50 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Admission to PTA Program
Catalog Course Description

Reviews surface anatomy and functional anatomy, muscles and muscle function, proper posture and analysis of posture, and gait analysis and deviations. Medical Terminology is reinforced. A lab component familiarizes the student with functional aspects of human motion.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Kinesiology basics: Bones, Palpation
  2. Joints
  3. Muscles
  4. Biomechanics
  5. Arthrokinematics / Osteokinematics
  6. 2 - Joint Muscles
  7. Lower Extremity Concepts
  8. Upper Extremity Concepts
  9. TMJ Concepts
  10. Spine Concepts
  11. Nervous System
  12. Posture
  13. Gait
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Describe concepts related to osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and kinetics.
  2. Apply principles of motion as they relate to the human body.
  3. Define anatomical position, planes, and axes and their relationship.
  4. Describe and differentiate the structures of a joint.
  5. Classify and locate the various types of articulations in the body and demonstrate all joint movements.
  6. Define tendons, ligaments, fascia, origins, and insertions.
  7. Identify attachments, actions, and innervations for selected muscles of the body.
  8. Relate gross anatomical muscle and bony structures to surface anatomy.
  9. Identify and locate selected bony landmarks and muscles on classroom models.
  10. Identify the various types of muscle contractions.
  11. Distinguish the cooperative action of muscles in controlling joint motions.
  12. Recognize normal and abnormal alignment of trunk and extremities at rest.
  13. Describe resting posture in any position.
  14. Describe the sensory and motor parts of a neuron, neuromuscular junction, and a synapse.
  15. Differentiate the neural and muscular components of selected reflexes as well as the function and control of the reflex.
  16. Define normal and abnormal muscle tone.
  17. Compare and contrast upper and lower motor neuron lesions including their effect on reflexes and muscle tone.
  18. Identify normal and abnormal gait characteristics.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will include written exams, lab exams, one final written exam, one final lab exam, and various homework assignments.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students must pass this course with a “C” or better to remain in the PTA Program. They must also pass at least one of the written exams, with 80% or higher, and one of the lab exams, with 80% or higher, in order to pass this course. For each written exam the student does not pass, he/she will also be required to complete a written review of the exam to be submitted to the instructor prior to taking the final exam.

Instructors (or their designees) reserve the right to require students to provide picture identification for test taking, graded papers or projects or other appropriate purposes.

Texts
To be determined by the program faculty.
Effective Term
Fall 2019