OTA 103 Functional Movement
This course covers basic principles of kinesiology, biomechanics, and associated biological systems related to daily living activities. Techniques for body mechanics, safety and mobility, energy conservation, task simplification are covered. Upper extremity functions for everyday tasks are emphasized
Cross Listed Courses
n/a
Prerequisite
OTA program prerequisites
Offered
Fall
Outcomes
- Describe functions of bones, joints, ligaments and muscles and planes of motion.
- Locate and palpate key bones, joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles with emphasis on the upper body.
- Describe types of muscular actions and planes of motion.
- Analyze human motion involved in daily living activities- dressing, grooming, eating, and housekeeping tasks.
- Perform ROM evaluation using a goniometer according to established procedure.
- Perform functional manual muscle testing according to established procedure with emphasis on upper extremities.
- Demonstrate the ability to safely position, support, and transfer clients by means of the teaching-learning process.
- Relate normal vs. impaired movement to its effect on daily activities.
- Demonstrate the ability to train others on how to safely position and transfer clients to promote functional mobility while highlighting the unique nature of OT to assist with these tasks
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid