HLTH 243 Anatomical Foundations

This course provides an investigation of the skeletal, articular, muscular, and nervous systems as they relate to the performance and analysis of human movement. Students will learn the clinical implications associated with disease, injury, and age-related changes in the basic anatomical model as they affect the outcome of movement performance. This course is designed for Health, Recreation and Fitness majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 227 or Instructor Permission.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

HLTH 243Anatomical Foundations

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health, Recreation & Fitness

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides an investigation of the skeletal, articular, muscular, and nervous systems as they relate to the performance and analysis of human movement. Students will learn the clinical implications associated with disease, injury, and age-related changes in the basic anatomical model as they affect the outcome of movement performance. This course is designed for Health, Recreation and Fitness majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 227 or Instructor Permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Introduce the gross anatomic structure of the human musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems by way of computer aided instruction (CAI)
• Thoroughly review the underlying musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anatomy of the human body as it relates to the performance and analysis of various locomotive and non-locomotive motor skills. Areas of focus will specifically include osteology, arthrology, myology, and neurology of the trunk and both the upper and lower limbs

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

A.Biomechanical PrinciplesTrauma to bone—fracturesOsteoporosisEffects of disease and diet on bone growthDegenerative joint diseaseMuscle dysfunction and paralysisMuscle soreness and "pulled" musclesMuscle testing, Electromyography (EMG)Damage to the CNSNerve degeneration and ischemia of nervesRib fracturesSpondylolysis and spondylolisthesisLaminectomyLumbar spinal stenosisHerniation of nucleus pulposusFractures and dislocations of vertebraeBack painAbnormal curvatures of vertebral columnBack strains and sprainsCompression of the lumbar spinal nerve roots Spinal cord injuriesPelvic fracturesLower limb injuriesCoxa vara and coxa valgaCompartment syndromes and fasciotomyPatellar tendon reflexGroin pullHamstring injuriesInjury to superior gluteal nerveInjury to sciatic nerveTibialis anterior strain (shin splints)Injury to common fibular nerve and footdropCalcaneal tendon reflexGastrocnemius strainPlantar fasciitisPlantar reflexGenu valgum and genu varumKnee joint injuriesAnkle injuries

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

1. Students must complete the Common Injury project.

Required Exams

1. Students will be evaluated via a common rubric on their Common Injury Project.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1. Students must complete the Common Injury project. 1. Students will be evaluated via a common rubric on their Common Injury Project.