PHT 1121L - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Laboratory

Health Science Department

Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 62
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 1121 with a minimum grade of C

Course Description

Within a laboratory environment, 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. Observational, manual dexterity and communication skills will be developed relevant to analyzing, demonstrating, monitoring and/or modifying therapeutic exercise/routines.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will recognize musculoskeletal landmarks as well as biomechanical and kinesiological principles related to movement.
    1. Describe basic biomechanical principles to include:
      1. Motions and forces.
      2. Laws governing equilibrium and acceleration.
      3. Concurrent and parallel force systems.
      4. Levers and pulleys.
    2. Identify the bony landmarks on surface anatomy of self and a simulated patient.
    3. Identify the origin, insertion and action of major muscles of the head, neck, trunk, and extremities on self and a simulated patient.
    4. Name and demonstrate the motions of all major joints of the body including relative normal ranges.
    5. Identify the types of contractions involved in a given motor task to include isometric, isotonic, concentric, eccentric, and isokinetic exercise.
    6. Position a simulated patient safely, effectively, and appropriately in order to perform isometric, isotonic, concentric, eccentric, and isokinetic exercises.
  2. The student will measure the effects of an exercise program on themselves and others.
    1. Monitor the physiological effects of therapeutic exercise on self or a simulated patient to include:
      1. Blood pressure.
      2. Pulse.
      3. Respiration.
      4. Pain threshold.
      5. Weight.
    2. Identify the effects of exercise on self or a simulated patient’s mental well-being, including the potential benefit of relieving or coping with stress.
    3. Analyze a specific selected exercise to include: main joints involved, joint motion taking place, muscle activity involved, and the effects of gravity on the prime movers of the activity.
    4. Effectively educate a patient/client/self in a home exercise program.
  3. The student will discuss basic components of goniometry and manual muscle testing (MMT) and perform simple goniometric measurements on selected joints.
    1. Describe goniometric measurements in patient/client management.
      1. Explore factors that affect normal range of motion.
      2. Explain the proper technique and position necessary for performing accurate, efficient, and safe goniometry for all major joints of the body.
    2. Administer effective, safe, and appropriate active goniometry on a simulated patient.
    3. Administer effective, safe, and appropriate normal motions of the trunk and extremities on a simulated patient.
    4. Describe manual muscle testing in patient/client management.
      1. Explore factors that may affect normal muscle strength.
      2. Explain the proper technique and position that are necessary for performing accurate, efficient, and safe manual muscle testing for all major muscle groups of the body.
      3. Summarize standard basic manual muscle testing procedures for selected muscles.
      4. Examine the basic components of manual muscle testing and/or goniometric measurements that were observed in a volunteer activity while taking this course.
  4. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administrating appropriate tests and measures (before, during, and after interventions) for the following areas:
    1. Anthropometrical characteristics including measurements of height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI).
  5. The student will recognize a simulated patient’s safety concerns and gait deviations related to lower extremity muscle weakness.
    1. Identify weakness of the hip, knee, and ankle musculature while observing a simulated patient's gait dynamics.

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, Eff Sess 19921 DBT 10-18-94 Eff Sess. 19942 DBT 11/21/95 Eff Sess. 19952 C&I 4/11/00; DBT 5/16/00, Eff Sess 20001 (I, 2000). C&I 1/23/01, DBT 2/27/01, Eff 20011 (I, 2001). 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)

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