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Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant - PTH 115 at Northern Virginia Community College

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PTH 115 - Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant: Focuses on the relationship of specific joint structure and function, the role of individual muscles and groups of muscles and neurologic priniciples in both normal and pathological movement. The course includes a review of basic physics and biomechanical principles applied to human movement. Includes specific posture and gait analysis.

Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.

4-5 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2009

Not scheduled

Spring 2010

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
15594	PTH 115-001H	5	M W	8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.	2010-01-11	Medical Education Campus	P
15596	PTH 115-0A1H	0	M W	10:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2010-01-11	Medical Education Campus	P
15598	PTH 115-0A2H	0	M W	1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m.	2010-01-11	Medical Education Campus	P

Summer 2010

Not scheduled

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