Advanced Anatomy and Physiology: Human Movement and Biomechanics

This course is designed for students that have an interest in health science such as medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, exercise science, and physical rehabilitation. Students will engage in interactive lessons and lab activities that provide a strong foundational knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Using movement labs, games, and interactive coloring students will gain a deeper understanding of movement. 

Previous experience in anatomy and physiology or biology is highly recommended for this course. Students who do not possess prior knowledge in these subject may need extra assistance to retain and understand these topics. I am more than willing to work with students who may need extra assistance if they are interested in the topic. 

Week 1: Anatomy and Concept Review 
Class 1: How to "speak" anatomy 
Class 2: Forces at work- Physics

Week 2: The skeletal system: Joints of the body 
Class 1: Joints of the upper body
Class 2: Joints of the lower body 

Week 3: Introduction to human movement 
Class 1: Muscle activation 
Class 2: Types of muscle movement 

Week 4: The Nervous system: Motor Signals 
Class 1: The central nervous system 
Class 2: the peripheral nervous system 

Week 5: The Movement trio: muscles, bones, and nerves 
Class 1: How do we move?
Class 2: Introductory Kinesiology 

Week 6: Muscles of the legs 
Class 1: Knee and Hip 
Class 2: Ankle and Feet

Week 7: Muscles of the arms 
Class 1: Clavicle, Scapula, and Shoulder
Class 2: Elbow, Wrist and Hand 

Week 8: Muscles of the trunk 
Class 1: Head and Neck 
Class 2: Torso 

Week 9: Concept review 
Class 1:  How does the body move- Putting it all together
Class 2: Fun Facts 

Week 10: Careers and Professions in Biomechanics 
Class 1: Research careers
Class 2: Clinical careers