Emphasis will be placed on in-depth knowledge of specific handicaps, with modifications necessary to enable the pursuit of a healthy and productive life style. An analysis of exercise, sport and motor programs for young children. Emphasis will be placed on skills, concepts, movement principles and programming. An analysis of elementary statistics, test preparation and administration, and analysis of data in the field of exercise and sport. An analysis of human movement with an emphasis on the skeletal system and mechanical principles.
Structural kinesiology is the study of the muscles as thy are involved in the science of movement.
This class will cover in detail the origin, insertion, function, and innervation of the major skeletal muscles. Emphasis will be placed on skill analysis, teaching methods and progressions. The student will be placed in a recreation, sport or fitness environment to observe, teach and manage under a qualified professional in the field. Ruffner An in-depth study of prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The laboratory sessions will be devoted to the clinical application of therapeutic principles for the injured athlete.