PHT 1121 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology

Health Science Department

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Spring 2025 (645)

Requisites

Prerequisite BSC 2085 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite BSC 2085L with a minimum grade of C and
Pre- or Co-requisite PHT 1121L with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

This course is devoted to the study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system with emphasis on the mechanical (functional) aspects of human motion and the application of kinesiology as related to therapeutic exercise.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will discuss basic biomechanical and kinesiological principles related to movement.
    1. Describe basic biomechanical principles to include:
      1. Motion and forces.
      2. Laws governing equilibrium and acceleration.
      3. Concurrent and parallel force systems.
      4. Levers and pulleys.
    2. Describe the structure and function of bones, joints and muscles.
    3. Explain how bones function in anatomical lever systems.
    4. Identify all bones that make up the axial and appendicular skeleton.
    5. Identify selected bony landmarks of the skeletal system.
    6. List stabilizing and restricting factors and motions permitted for all major joints of the body.
    7. Identify the origin, insertion of the major muscles of the head, neck, trunk and extremities.
    8. Identify the major components of the neuromuscular system.
    9. Describe the roles of muscles for a motor task, including prime movers, synergists, and antagonists.
    10. Define concentric, eccentric, static, isotonic, isometric and isokinetic contractions.
    11. Analyze specific exercises to include joint motion, muscle activity involved and the effects, if any, of gravity on the prime movers of the activity.
  2. The student will describe the effects of an exercise program on an individual.
    1. Self-reflect on a personal experience exercise project to include:
      1. Changes in blood pressure, pulse, respiration and pain threshold.
      2. Effects of exercise on an individual’s mental well-being, including the potential to relieve or cope with stress.
      3. Effects of an exercise program on an individual’s time schedule.
      4. Effects of personal motivation levels on completion of an exercise routine.
      5. Effects of an exercise program on an individual's weight.
  3. The student will discuss principles of goniometry and manual muscle testing (MMT), and perform simple goniometric measurements on selected joints.
    1. Describe the use of manual muscle testing and goniometric measurement in patient/client management.
    2. Identify the role of the physical therapist assistant in relation to manual muscle testing and goniometry.
    3. Describe factors that may affect normal range of motion or muscle strength.
    4. Describe proper sequence and position necessary for performing accurate, efficient and safe manual muscle testing and goniometry for all major muscle groups and joints of the body.
    5. Define manual muscle testing grades using the system discussed in this course.
    6. Identify normal ranges for major joints of the body using the system discussed in this course.
    7. Describe the use of either manual muscle testing and/or goniometric measurement as observed in a volunteer activity the student attended while taking this course.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 78% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

DBT 5/28/92, Effective Session 19921 DBT 10-18-94, Effective Sess. 19942 DBT 11/21/95, Effective Session 19952 C&I 4/11/00; DBT 5/16/00, Effective Session I, 2000 (20001). C&I 1/23/01, DBT 2/27/01, Effective Session I, 2001 (20011). 3 Year Review 2004. BSC # changes effective 20081(0400). “C” grades eff 20081. 3 Year Review 2008. C&I Approval: 01/23/2001, BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2008 (400). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2017 (525). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Spring 2018 (540). C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2018 (550).
C&I Approval: 07/19/2024, BOT Approval: 09/17/2024, Effective Term: Spring 2025 (645)

Related Programs

  1. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA-AS) (640) (Active)