MCCCD Program Description

Kinesiology

Course: PTA103

First Term: 2010 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Physical principles of human motion. Emphasis on structure, movement, and stability of specific joints. Normal and abnormal human locomotion. Stabilizing and motion producing forces upon extremities and the spine. Kinesiological analysis of functional movement of the human body.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
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) 14. Describe specific landmarks and characteristics of the bones of the upper extremity including the shoulder girdle. (VI, VII, VIII) 15. Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces occurring at the joints of the upper extremity. (VI, VII, VIII) 16. Describe landmarks and the characteristics of the bones of the lower extremity in the human body. (IX, X, XI) 17. Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces occurring at the joints of the lower extremity. (IX, X, XI) 18. Describe the stabilizing and motion producing forces of the spinal column. (XII) 19. Describe the specific characteristics of the bones of the spinal column. (XII) 20. Describe the kinetics and kinematics specific to human locomotion. (XIII) 21. Describe the normal gait as influenced by functional forces. (XIII) 22. Compare and contrast specific gait abnormalities with dysfunctional forces. (XIII) 23. Develop a detailed outline for a kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XIV) 24. Complete a detailed written kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XV) 25. Present an oral presentation of a kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XV) 26. Compare and contrast specific gait abnormalities with dysfunctional forces. (XIII) 27. Develop a detailed outline for a kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XIV) 28. Complete a detailed written kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XV) 29. Present an oral presentation of a kinesiological analysis of a functional movement of the human body. (XV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
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 VI. Shoulder Girdle Complex A. Definition of the shoulder girdle complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Origins and insertions F. Ligamentous stability G. Analysis of function VII. Elbow/Forearm Complex A. Definition of the elbow/forearm complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function VIII. Wrist/Hand Complex A. Definition of the wrist/hand complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function IX. Hip/pelvis Complex A. Definition of hip/pelvis complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function X. Knee Complex A. Definition of knee complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Range of motion G. Analysis of function XI. Ankle/foot Complex A. Definition of ankle/foot complex B. Bones and joints C. Range of motion D. Muscular Forces E. Ligamentous stability F. Origins and insertions G. Analysis of function XII. Spinal Column A. Bones and joints by area 1. cervical 2. thoracic 3. lumbar 4. sacroiliac B. Muscular forces C. Ligamentous stability D. Analysis of function XIII. Human Locomotion A. Definitions B. Kinesiological analysis of gait C. Postural analysis XIV. Project Outline A. Proposal B. Introduction C. Analysis of upper extremity movement D. Analysis of lower extremity E. Analysis of movement of the spine F. Discussion XV. Written Project A. Introduction B. Analysis of upper extremity movement C. Analysis of lower extremity movement D. Analysis of movement of the spine E. Discussion F. Oral Presentation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/23/2010

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