Maricopa Community Colleges  PTA103AA   19996-20062 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/28/06
PTA103AA 19996-20062 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Basic Concepts in Kinesiology
Physical principles of human motion including joint structure and movement, laws of physics and lever systems. Bone development and the physiology of muscle activity. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PTA103AA   19996-20062 Basic Concepts in Kinesiology
1. Use specific terminology to describe movement for each joint in the human body. (I)
2. Describe the concepts of planes of movement and axes of motion specific to the human body. (I)
3. Describe the characteristics of specific types of joints in the human body. (II)
4. Describe the characteristics of close packed and loose packed joints and open and closed chained exercises. (III)
5. Explain the significance of Newton's first three laws of physics with respect to kinesiology. (III)
6. Describe the characteristics of a first, second, and third class lever system. (III)
7. Explain the determinants of the center of gravity of an object. (III)
8. Describe the four main functions of the bones of the human body. (IV)
9. Explain bone growth and loss in the human body. (IV)
10. Explain the motor unit and the process of excitation of a muscle. (V)
11. Define specific terms used to describe muscle contractions. (V)
12. Differentiate between fast and slow twitch muscle. (V)
13. Describe the primary characteristics of specific types of muscle found in the human body. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PTA103AA   19996-20062 Basic Concepts in Kinesiology
    I. Joint Movement
        A. Terminology
        B. Planes of movement
        C. Degrees of freedom
        D. Kinesiological description of joint movement
      II. Arthrology
          A. Arthrokinematics
          B. Osteokinematics
          C. Classification of Joints
        III. Concepts in Kinesiology
            A. Newton's laws of physics
            B. Lever Systems
            C. Center of gravity
            D. Close packed and loose packed positions
            E. Open vs closed chained position
          IV. Bones
              A. Function
              B. Development and growth
            V. Muscle Physiology
                A. Terminology
                B. Characteristics of muscle
                C. Muscle excitation
                D. Muscle contraction
                E. Muscle fiber types
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