Mar 11, 2026  
NIACC Catalog 2025-2026 
    
NIACC Catalog 2025-2026

PTA - 120 Kinesiology


(3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I  with a grade of C or higher.
This course provides a basic understanding of normal human body movement as related to skeletal, articular, neurological, and muscular systems. Levers, torques, center of gravity, base of support, and their relationship to balance, posture, and movement will be addressed. The basics of human gait will also be covered.

Lecture Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 70-149, BIOL-222.