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Sep 20, 2025
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2025-2026 College Catalog
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PTH 115 - Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Credits: 4
Focuses on the relationship of specific joint structure and function, the role of individual muscles and groups of muscles and neurologic principles in both normal and pathological movement. The course includes a review of basic physics and biomechanical principles applied to human movement. Includes specific posture and gait analysis.
Prerequisite: Admission into program and PTH 105 , PTH 121 , PTH 151 and BIO 142 or instructor permission. Corequisite: PTH 110 , PTH 122 , and PTH 131 .
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 4 hours.
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