BIOL 435 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: NATS 220 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

The course is designed to give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge related to the fields of kinesiology (muscles moving bones around joints) and biomechanics (physics applied to human movement, sports, and physical activity). Additionally, the student will be tasked to apply his/her kinesiology knowledge to the analysis of strength training programs. The biomechanics portion of the class is devoted to terminology and theories related to linear and rotary motion and how they apply to human movement in various activities and sport. The student will also analyze, diagnose, and correct problems with daily movements and sports activities.

This course is cross-listed with PHED 435