PHTA 1203 Kinesiology II Syllabus 010 Spring 2026

Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 2 Clinical/Lab Hours 2
Type of Credit
CIP Code
51.0806
Course Meeting Time

This class meets in W109 Monday (lecture) 11-12:50 am, Thursday (lab) 10:00-11:45 am.

Course Description
This course includes an in-depth scientific analysis of human movement across the lifespan. Students will study normal postural alignment, gait, joint and muscle actions with an emphasis on functional mobility and activities, manual muscle testing, goniometry, and an introduction to principles of exercise through a study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. The laboratory will allow for hands-on practice and application of the concepts and skills necessary for the understanding of human movement.
Prerequisites
BIOL 2644, PHTA-1101, PHTA-1115 must be taken prior to taking this course
Explanation of Course Alignment

Advanced Beginner: At this level, performance in required concepts and skills is performed given simple and less prescriptive patient scenarios in a controlled laboratory setting.

The student demonstrates progression toward proficiency by demonstrating consistency with simple concepts (90%), requires 25% supervision in clinical problem solving, interventions, and related data collection of newly learned concepts and desired behaviors. Student completes task in the allotted time provided. Safety is not compromised.

Faculty Contact Information

Faculty Name
Kim Libby PT, DPT
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone
815-802-8816
Faculty Office Number
M132
Faculty Student Support Hours

Monday: 12-1

Wednesday: 1-2 

Thursday: 12-1

Faculty Information

Kim Libby PT, DPT

T: 815-802-8816/ F: 815-839-5200

E: klibby@kcc.edu

Course Information

Textbook/s and Course Materials

 

Author

Title

Edition

Year

ISBN

Publisher

Required 
  1. Lippert LS
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy w/access code (used in KN I)

7th

20179781719644525

F.A.Davis

  1. Lippert LS
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy: Lab Manual (Used in KN I)

5th

20229781719644532

F.A.Davis

3. PhysioUProgram will purchase this

 

  

 

4. EHRgoProgram will purchase this

 

  

 

Optional 

 

  

 

Bryan, ElizabethThe comprehensive Manual of Therapeutic Exercises

1st

20189781630911645

Slack

Lippert LSKinesiology Flashcards

 

20119780803625488

FA Davis

Methods of Evaluation
Attendance/ Class ParticipationXIndividual Projects and PresentationsX
Case Study/ScenariosXPractical DemonstrationX
Exams/TestsXWritten AssignmentsX
Group Projects and PresentationsXQuizzesX
PapersXOtherX
Course Policies

The policies and procedures of this course will follow policies and standards outlined in the College Catalog, Health Careers Guidebook as well as the PTA Student Guidebook. All work should reflect the student’s efforts. Group collaboration is encouraged; however, each student must demonstrate personal competence and individual expression in all work submitted to be graded.

Expectations for Classroom and Online Behavior

Assignments

Entry-Level Skills Checklist: In courses with a patient skills component, an Entry-Level Skills Checklist is used to evaluate each student’s knowledge, skill and safety in basic procedures and overall competency in that skill; successful completion is required prior to participating in the laboratory practical, and absolutely before participating in clinical education experiences. Entry-level Skills Checklists are not graded, thus allowing for critical feedback from peers and the faculty on the student’s current skill level. It is the student’s responsibility to see that the skill is assessed/evaluated and completed by the designated date (typically the end of the unit) and turned in completed by the respective laboratory practical exam. If the Entry-Level Skills Checklist is not turned in, the student will receive a grade of “F” for the course and not progress within the program. The Entry-Level Skills Checklists are retained in the student’s file in the PTA program.

  • Goniometry
  • Manual Muscle Testing
  • Muscle Length Testing

Lab: All labs should be read prior to class and all materials needed, including appropriate attire, should be brought with the student to class. During lab, everyone will be required to have appropriate lab attire. If you are not dressed appropriately, you will not be allowed to participate in the lab and you will lose the points for that lab class. Please review the lab dress code in the Student Guidebook. Every lab is designed to increase your skills in movement training and exercise. Post lab are due Thursday morning prior to the start of class.

Classroom/ Online Behavior: Please refer to the Student Guidebook for Professional Behavior Expectations 

Course Calendar
DATETOPIC

Assignments (Due Dates in Canvas)

Week 1

(11-2:30)

Review: posture assessment and Gait

PhysioU: Posture Simulation

Quiz: posture

Gait Lab

Jan 15 Lab (Class extended on 1/12)No Class - Review: posture assessment; GaitGait lab
Week 2College Closed: MLK Day Pelvic Girdle and Hip Joint

Lippert Ch. 10

Review Pelvis Lecture

LabHip

Lippert Ch 17.

Quiz: Hip

Week 3

Before Class: Review PhysioU Hip ROM, MMT, MLT

Hip: ROM, MMT, MLT

LLM Ch 17 (lab and post lab)
LabHip and Pelvis Lab- In class 
Week 4KneeLippert Ch 18
Lab

Before Class: Review PhysioU: Knee ROM, MMT, MLT

Knee: Rom, MMT, MLT

LLM Ch 18 (lab and post lab)
Week 5Knee: In-class lab 
LabKnee: Impairments lab 
Week 6Ankle and footLippert Ch. 19
Lab  
Week 7

Before Class: Review Ankle/ foot: ROM, MMT, MLT

Ankle and foot ROM, MLT, and MMT

LLM Ch 19: (lab and post lab)
Lab

Ankle / Foot Exercise lab

PhysioU: Ankle/ foot Cases

Review for Practical and finish ELSC

 
Week 8Neck and Trunk lecture (not on exam 1)

Lippert Ch. 8 and 9

LLM Ch 8 and 9 (lab and post lab)

Quiz: TMJ, Head and Trunk

March 5 Lab 8-1Lab Practical LE 

Week 9

March 9-13

Spring Break

Week 10

Exam 1: Posture, Gait, and LE: 11-12:30 Room: TBD

TMJ Lecture

Posture Assessment (lab in class)

Review Fryett’s law

 
Lab

Before Class: Review neck/ trunk ROM, MMT, MLT

Neck/ Trunk: ROM, MMT/ MLT

 
Week 11

Before Class: Core – review lecture

Posture Case – SOAP Note

Core: in-class lab

 
Lab

Present on Core/ posture case

Posture mini sim (physioU)

Review for exam

Objective/ HEP SOAP
Week 12

Exam 2: TMJ, Spine, Core – Start Shoulder

11-12:30

Start Shoulder

Lippert Ch 12 and 13
Lab

Finish Shoulder Lecture

Before class: Physiou Shoulder ROM, MMT, MLT

Shoulder: ROM, MMT, MLT

LLM Ch 12 and 13 (lab and post lab)
Week 13

Before Class: Lab Shoulder Exercise – Presenting

Review a Progress note/ Shoulder Cases

 
Lab

Elbow

Wrist/ Hand

Lippert Ch 14, 15, 16
Week 14

Before Class: PhysioU: Elbow, Wrist, Hand: ROM, MMT, MLT

Elbow, Wrist,

Hand: ROM, MMT, MLT

LLM Ch 14, 15, 16 (lab and post lab)
LabElbow, Wrist, Hand Exercises 
Week 15Wrist/ Hand, finish all ELSC and review 
LabExam 3: UE: Room: 10-11:30Objective/ HEP SOAP
Week 16Review and wrap up 
labFinal Lab Practical 8-1:30 (4/30) 

Week 17

May 4

 

Final Written Exam 11-1:00

 
Finals WeekFINALS WEEK (Remediation if required) 

College Policies, Resources and Supports

College Policies

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