MT 108 - Kinesiology

WR 115  or designated placement, and acceptance into the Massage Therapy Career Pathway Certificate program.

WR 115Q  as required.

Corequisite(s):  

MT 108L , and BI 121 , BI 121L  or BI 231 , BI 231L  

Course Description: Studies the branch of physiology that relates to the mechanics and anatomy of human movement. Students will learn the joints of the body and their actions, the muscles that create specific actions, muscle attachment sites, how to palpate, shorten, and lengthen the muscles.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of the musculoskeletal system: bones, muscle attachment sites, origin, insertion and belly of the muscles, planes, axis of movements and actions of the joints. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#2: Define physiological concepts of a muscle contraction, compare and contrast different types of muscle contractions; and their uses.
• CLO#3: Classify joints by function and structure with knowledge of type and location.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate knowledge of the components of posture.