Maricopa Community Colleges  WED240   19992-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/24/98  
WED240      19992-20005 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Structural Kinesiology
Comprehensive and experiential study of the human body. Emphasis on normal movement patterns and pathological conditions which inhibit movement. Techniques to assess and facilitate range of motion and function. Prerequisites: BIO160, or permission of instructor. Corequisites: WED220, or permission of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WED240   19992-20005 Structural Kinesiology
1. Describe structure and function of primary tissue types, organ systems, and body cavities. (I)
2. Define and use terminology related to body position/postural alignment, and joint motion. (II)
3. Define and demonstrate the effects of diaphragmatic breathing and therapeutic movement/positioning on body cavities and organs. (III)
4. Define anatomical planes of motion and demonstrate the joint motions on each plane. (IV)
5. Perform movement analysis emphasizing planes of motion, joint movements, and postural alignment. (V, VI)
6. Describe articular and osseous structure and function of the skeletal system. (VI, VIII)
7. Perform passive, active assisted, and active range of motion. (VII)
8. Describe skeletal muscle tissue structure, function, and trigger points. (IX, X)
9. Describe and demonstrate attachment, actions, therapeutic stretches, and palpation of trigger points of skeletal muscles. (IX, X)
10. Describe the phenomenon of pain perception. (IX-XII)
11. Describe the structure and function of peripheral nerve plexuses. (X)
12. Describe musculosketetal, neurologic, and chronic pain pathology and therapeutic interventions. (XI, XII)
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WED240   19992-20005 Structural Kinesiology
    I. Function and Structure
        A. Primary tissue types
        B. Organ systems
        C. Body cavities
      II. Descriptive Terminology
          A. Body position
          B. Joint motion
          C. Body regions
          D. Trigger point therapy
        III. Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing and Therapeutic Movement
            A. Body cavities
            B. Organs
          IV. Anatomical Planes of Motion and Movements
            V. Movement Analysis
                A. Planes of motion
                B. Joint movements
                C. Body posture
              VI. Skeletal System and Articulations
                  A. Structure
                  B. Function
                VII. Range of Motion of Upper and Lower Extremities
                    A. Passive
                    B. Active assisted
                    C. Active
                  VIII. Articular and Osseous Structure and Function
                      A. Vertebral Column
                      B. Cranial cavity
                      C. Shoulder complex
                      D. Elbow complex
                      E. Wrist/hand complex
                      F. Hip complex
                      G. Knee complex
                      H. Ankle/foot complex
                    IX. Skeletal Muscles
                        A. Functions
                        B. Structure
                        C. Physiology
                        D. Contraction
                        E. Stretches
                        F. Trigger points
                        G. Disorders
                        H. Therapeutic interventions
                        I. Other
                      X. Structure and Function of Peripheral Nerve Plexuses
                          A. Cervical
                          B. Brachial
                          C. Lumbo-sacral
                        XI. Neurologic Disorders/Therapeutic Interventions
                            A. Thoracic outlet obstruction syndromes
                            B. Carpal tunnel syndrome
                            C. Multiple sclerosis
                            D. Spinal cord injury
                            E. Cerebral vascular accident
                          XII. Pain Theories, Conditions, and Therapeutic Interventions
                              A. Perception
                                1. Acute post operative
                                2. Chronic
                                3. Cancer
                                4. Neuropathic
                                5. Psychogenic
                                6. Headache
                              B. Types
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