PEH 230 - Structural Kinesiology

Institution:

Community College of Philadelphia

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to provide a thorough examination of the musculoskeletal system and its relation to human movement. Structural and functional characteristics of major articulations are studied systematically, while biomechanical principals and neuromsucular control are applied to understand how motor skills are performed. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to analyze multi-joint activities in terms of joint actions and muscular involvement and be able to recommend exercise programming to improve performance of motor skills for daily living activiites or athletics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(BIOL 108 or BIOL 109) and BIOL 110 (Grade of C or Better)

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

3-0-3

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccp.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 751-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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