Course Description
Lecture, discussion, and various classroom-oriented instruction to develop clinical knowledge and application in the analysis of movement patterns typically seen in the physically active population including walking and running gait, throwing mechanics, and other functional movement patterns. Prerequisite: KIN 291/KIN 291L or BIO 271/BIO 271L or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Students will analyze pathological movement patterns
- Students will develop therapeutic interventions to address various pathological movement patterns
- Students will communicate how to execute therapeutic interventions
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Written Exams | 80% |
| General assignments | 20% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0% | A |
| 90.0-92.9% | A- |
| 87.0-89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0-86.9% | B |
| 80.0-82.9% | B- |
| 77.0-79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0-76.9% | C |
| 70.0-72.9% | C- |
| 67.0-69.9% | D+ |
| 63.0-66.9% | D |
| 60.0-62.9% | D- |
| <60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
As this is an “part of term” course, students are only allowed to miss 1 class without penalty. Attendance will be maintained via Canvas. If students are experiencing a situation where multiple absences will occur they should contact the Dean of Students. The DOS will notify the instructor and accommodations may be made based on that. Only UNCG sponsored activities or religious observances will be excused. Any other reason for missing class is considered unexcused. 2 tardies will result in 1 absence. Accumulation of 2 absences will result in a demotion of the final grade by 1 level (e.g. A to B+).
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Postural Correction By Johnson Edition : 16 Publisher : Human Kinetics ISBN 13 : 9781492579847
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.