This course is delivered in-person and includes both lecture and laboratory components.
Class meets in Room W109 on:
- Tuesdays from 12:15–2:00 PM (Lecture)
- Thursdays from 10:00–11:50 AM (Laboratory)
* Students will be required to participate in additional lab time for the purpose of demonstrating proficiency in Entry-Level Skills.
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. An introduction to principles of exercise through a study of all body systems is also included. The laboratory will allow for hands-on practice and application of the concepts and skills necessary for the understanding of human movement.
Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program
- At this level, performance in required concepts and skills is performed given simple and prescriptive patient scenarios in a controlled laboratory setting. The student demonstrates consistency (80%), requires 50% supervision and efficiency (within allotted time) in completing simple concepts and skills, clinical problem solving, interventions, and related data.
- Safety is not compromised.
- Documentation: the student will be able to identify and record basic components of a physical therapy intervention with significant verbal cues (up to 75% assistance). The student will document interventions without interpretation, requiring frequent reminders for accuracy, organization, and completion, and will utilize provided templates and guided instruction to complete tasks within an extended time frame.
- Billing: The student will be able to identify basic billing terminology and concepts (e.g., CPT codes, units, timed vs. untimed codes) with significant instructor guidance. The student will require frequent cues to calculate units, distinguish billing rules, and complete billing entries, and will demonstrate limited accuracy and organization, with minimal linkage between billing and supporting documentation.
Faculty Contact Information
Monday 1-2:00, Wednesday 10-12:00, Thursday 1-2:00
Faculty
Co-Lead Instructors:
Kim Libby PT, DPT
T: 815-802-8816
E: klibby@kcc.edu
Regina VanDeVelde PT, DPT
T: 815-802-8817
E: rvandevelde@kcc.edu
Lab Assistant:
Jill Hills PTA
Spencer Olson
E: solson@kcc.edu
Course Information
Textbook(s)/Resources
- EHRgo.com- Program will purchase
Author | Title | Edition | Year | ISBN | Publisher |
| Required | |||||
| Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy w/access code | 7th | 2023 | 9781719644525 | F.A.Davis |
| Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy: Lab Manual | 5th | 2023 | 9781719644532 | F.A.Davis |
| Optional |
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| Kinesiology Flashcards | 5th | 2023 | 9781719644549 | F.A. Davis |
Various handouts, articles, and materials will be made available to students throughout the course as appropriate on-line.
Optional:
Required Equipment/Tools/Materials
- Computer/internet access
| Attendance/ Class Participation | X | Individual Projects and Presentations | X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study/Scenarios | X | Practical Demonstration | X |
| Exams/Tests | X | Written Assignments | X |
| Group Projects and Presentations | X | Quizzes | X |
| Papers | X | Other | X |
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.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and responsible manner in all classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online learning environments. Expectations regarding attendance, participation, communication, technology use, professionalism, and student conduct are outlined in the PTA Student Guidebook. Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to these policies throughout the program.
| DATE | In Class | Assignments/ Readings | Lead Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
8/18: Lecture 8/20: Lab | Review of syllabus and due dates Basic Info Kinesiology in Action – Foundations In Class: Intro to Kines Lab & Review game (statue) – | -Lippert Ch. 1 - Intro Kines Lab & LLM Chapter 1 | Professor Libby |
8/25: Lecture 8/27: Lab | Basic Biomechanics In Class: Basic Biomechanics lab | -Lippert Ch. 2 - Basic Biomechanics Lab – LLM Ch 2 (lab & post) - Basic Biomechanics Quiz | Professor Libby |
9/1: Lecture 9/3: Lab | Skeletal system Skeletal System lab: Team relay | -Lippert Ch. 3 -LLM Ch 3 -Basic Info and Skeletal System Quiz -Name that bone relay | Professor Libby |
9/8: Lecture 9/10: Lab | Articular system/ Arthrokinematics & Intro to Goniometry In Class: Articular/ Arthrokinematics lab – chart | -Lippert Ch. 4 -Articular/ Arthrokinematics Lab LLM Ch 4 -Arthrokinematics Quiz | Professor Libby |
9/15: Lecture 9/17: Lab | Review for exam -Relay
Exam 1: After Exam: Introduce Skeletal Spine | Complete “Trunk” in Kinesiology in Action | Professor Libby |
9/22: Lecture 9/24: Lab | Nervous system In class: Nervous System lab (Prof L is not here, Prof Hills teaching) | -Lippert Ch. 5 -LLM Ch 5 - Nervous & Circulatory Quiz | Professor Libby |
9/29: Lecture 10/1: Lab | Muscular System In class: Intro to MSK assessment & Muscular system lab | - Lippert Ch. 6 -LLM Ch 6 -Muscular System Quiz | Professor Libby |
10/6: Lecture 10/8: Lab | Circulatory System/ Pulmonary system In Class: Respiratory Lab | -Lippert Ch. 7 and 11 -LLM Ch 7 and 11 (see respiratory lab) -Pulmonary Quiz | Professor Libby |
10/13: Lecture 10/15: Lab | Stretching and Exercise Fundamentals Exercise Lab | -Kisner Ch. 4 and 6 – this book was optional. It is not required to read, just recommended. You can borrow the book from the program | Professor Libby |
10/20: Lecture 10/22: Lab | Review for Exam/ Finish lab
Exam 2 | Professor Libby | |
10/27: Lecture 10/29: Lab | Lecture: Posture Lab: LLM Ch 20 Posture (pre-lab to be completed prior to lab) | -Lippert Ch 20 -Posture Quiz -Posture Lecture Review Sheet (due Friday, Oct 30th, use as a study guide for the exam) | Professor VanDeVelde |
11/3: Lecture 11/5: Lab | TMJ and Neck and Trunk review LLM Ch. 9 Neck and Trunk (pre-lab to be completed prior to lab) Assignment for lab: Spine exercises_lecture day: Bring exercise ideas to class to demonstrate/discuss- see Canvas for assignment details and individual assignments | Listen to online lectures: TMJ, Neck and Trunk; review Lippman chapters 8 (TMJ content) and 9 ***all prior to lecture -Lippert Ch 8 and 9 continued -Neck and Trunk Quiz | Professor VanDeVelde |
11/10: Lecture 11/12: Lab |
Spine Exercises_Lecture Assignment-performance of exercises and review of muscle activation Lab: Goniometry, MMT of the neck and trunk | PhysioU videos Spine exercise_Objective Data and HEP assignment | Professor VanDeVelde |
11/17: Lecture 11/19: Lab | Gait Goniometry, MMT of the neck and trunk Lab: LLM Ch. 21 Gait (complete pre-lab prior to class) | -Lippert Ch. 21 -Gait Lecture Review (due November 21) | Professor VanDeVelde |
11/24: Lecture 11/26: Lab | Gait (PhysioU cases) Gait practice/ Review for final Thanksgiving- no class | Professor VanDeVelde | |
12/1: Lecture 12/3: Lab: | Review/complete any outstanding ELSCs Final Lab Practical | Professor VanDeVelde | |
| 12/8 | Final Exam Final lab practical remediations | Exam in W110 | Professor VanDeVelde |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.