EXSC 470 - Clinical Biomechanics

Description:
Biomechanical characteristics in clinical populations, Investigation of specific biomechanical and clinical interventions and devices to improve functional movement abilities. Three hour lecture 2 hours lab per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: EXSC 370 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of mechanical principles.
Apply concepts to novel situations.
Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret scientific literature.
Apply the concepts of movement mechanics to clinical patient functioning.
Apply their knowledge of the scientific method to answer research questions in clinical mechanics.
Apply their quantitative skill-set and functional anatomy knowledge to provide a complete description of human movement patterns.
Collect biomechanical signals.
Infer how healthy movement patterns affect muscle and bone mechanics.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/5/19

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg Spring Locations: Ellensburg