DYNAMICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT
OTA 140- Section: [Insert]
[Insert other course information (optional): blended, honors]
Credit Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
Lecture Hours:
1.00
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Course Description:
Dynamics of Human Movement studies the organization of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and
joints of the trunk and upper and lower extremities of the human body. Students explore the
interrelationship among the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and musculoskeletal
system and analysis of functional movement required for work, self-care and play.
Course Prerequisite: Admission to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program; BIO 263, BIO 264,
both with a grade of C or higher.
Section Notes:
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Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply principles of kinesiology and biomechanics to occupational tasks.
2. Describe movement during functional activities in terms of joint movement and primary movers.
3. Analyze movement in terms of types of muscle contraction, functional groups and individual
muscles.
4. Identify appropriate activities to strengthen specific muscles or groups of muscles.
5. Identify compensatory patterns of movement and stabilization.
6. Utilize hypothetical patient goniometric and manual muscle test results to predict the individual’s
ability to engage in selected occupational activities
7. Discuss the importance of accurate evaluation measurement and their implications for
occupational therapy intervention.
8. Accurately perform assessment measurements for upper and lower extremity joints.
9. Demonstrate professional behaviors in classroom and laboratory settings.
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Functional kinesiology
a. What is it?
b. How it relates to occupational therapy practice
Observing movement for analysis goals
Components of movement analysis
a. Gravity as a constant force
b. Linear force and motion
c. Rotary force, torque and motion
d. Joint range
Analysis of functional movement motion, strength, endurance
Define and differentiate
a. Passive Range of Motion (PROM)
b. Active Assistance Range of Motion (AAROM)
c. Active Range of Motion (AROM)
d. Passive Stretching
Impact of context/environment on movement
Goniometric measurement of joint range
a. Strategies precise or general
b. Use of goniometer
Conditions causing alteration of joint range throughout the lifespan
Functional task limitation caused by altered and/or limited joint range
Interventions for range of motion (ROM)
a. Writing measureable goals for ROM
b. Identifying compensatory and adaptive approaches for ROM losses
c. Use of occupation-based interventions for ROM losses
Manual Muscle Testing
a. Positioning client gravity resisted, gravity assisted, gravity eliminated
b. Evaluating a muscle versus a muscle group
c. Six standard muscle grades
d. Grip and pinch strength the dynamometer and the pinch gauge
Functional task limitation caused by alterations in normal muscles strength
Interventions for loss of muscle strength
a. Writing measureable goals for decreased muscle strength
b. Identifying compensatory and adaptive approaches for muscle weakness
c. Use of occupation-based interventions for muscle strength losses
Roles of the OTA and OT in the evaluation of range of motion and muscle strength
Simulated patient evaluations
Case conference reporting
a. Analysis of functional movement in daily life
b. Measuring range of motion
i. Goniometric measurements
ii. Client positioning options
iii. Therapist positioning options
c. ROM interventions
i. Enabling interventions
ii. Occupation-based interventions
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d. Manual muscle testing
i. Grading muscle strength
ii. Client positioning options
iii. Therapist positioning options
e. Interventions for muscle strengthening
i. Enabling interventions
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Occupation-based interventions
f. Client case information presentation
i. Analysis of functional movement in daily life
Assignments and Grading Criteria
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Policies
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The scheduling of the activities and teaching strategies on this syllabus, but not the objectives or content,
may be altered at any time at the discretion of the instructor.
Withdrawals: The last day to drop this course is [Insert date according to Important Class Dates for term
https://catalog.mchenry.edu/syllabi/Pages/default.aspx]. Failure to attend class does not constitute official
withdrawal. If students are considering a withdrawal, they should consult directly with the instructor and an
academic advisor. Students may withdraw from a class through the Registration Office, either in person or by
fax: (815) 455-3766. In their request, students should include their name, student ID number, course prefix,
number and section, course title, instructor, reason for withdrawing, and their signature. Withdrawal from a
course will not be accepted over the telephone.
Academic Support for Special Populations Students
Students with Disabilities:
It is the policy and practice of McHenry County College to create inclusive learning environments. If you
are a student with a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act – Amended
(ADAA) and require accommodations, please contact the Access and Disability Services office for
information on appropriate policies and procedures for receiving accommodations and support.
Disabilities covered by ADAA may include learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities, or chronic
health disorders. Students should contact the Access and Disability Services office if they are not certain
whether a medical condition/disability qualifies. To receive accommodations, students must make a
formal request and must supply documentation from a qualified professional to support that request.
However, you do not need to have your documentation in hand for our first meeting. Students who
believe they qualify must contact the Access and Disability Services office to begin the accommodation
process. All discussions remain confidential. The Access and Disability Services office is located in
Room A260 in A Building in the Atrium. To schedule an appointment to speak with the manager, please
call (815) 455-8766. Information about disabilities services at MCC can be found at:
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STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWING ALL SYLLABUS INFORMATION.
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