Course Number and Title:
OTA 130 Kinesiology for the OTA
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: OTA 120 and BIO 123
Course Credits and Hours
2 credit(s)
1 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This lecture/laboratory course is the study of joint motion and muscle function. Students learn to analyze functional movement involved in occupational performance.
Additional Materials
Campus program and policy manuals
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
1. Demonstrate professional behaviors in the classroom and during laboratory experiences.
(CCC 3, 4; PGC 5)
2. Apply general principles of kinesiology and biomechanics to intervention planning in occupational therapy. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1)
3. Discuss the functional kinesiology of the shoulder. (CCC 2; PGC 1)
4. Describe the functional kinesiology of the elbow and forearm complex. (CCC 2; PGC 1)
5. Describe the functional kinesiology of the wrist and hand. (CCC 2; PGC 1)
6. Determine how posture impacts participation in occupational performance. (CCC 2; PGC 1)
7. Apply key concepts and demonstrate goniometric measurements and manual muscle testing procedures. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
8. Develop and provide instruction in an intervention plan incorporating preparatory methods and therapeutic exercises to support occupational performance. (CCC 1, 2, 3; PGC 1, 2, 3, 4)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate professional behaviors in the classroom and during laboratory experiences.
- Demonstrate appropriate classroom behaviors.
- Demonstrate the basic ability to self-assess.
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Apply general principles of kinesiology and biomechanics to intervention planning in occupational therapy.
- Discuss the relationship of kinesiology to client factors and dynamics of occupation and activity as applied to the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF).
- Define OTPF motor skills and kinesiologic terminology including aligns, stabilizes, positions, reaches, bends, grips, manipulates, coordinates, moves, lifts, walks, transports, calibrates, flows, and endures.
- Demonstrate the anatomical position and define the directional terms that describe the movements of the human body.
- Provide the name of and demonstrate the movements that occur around the joints.
- Describe how muscle power, tone and endurance, joint mobility and stability affect biomechanical movements.
- Analyze how muscular lines of pull produce specific biomechanical motions.
- Describe types of normal and abnormal end feels.
- Explain and demonstrate the benefits, limitations, indications, and contraindications of various types of exercises.
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Discuss the functional kinesiology of the shoulder.
- Describe the impact of scapula immobility on upper extremity (UE) movements.
- Describe the muscular interactions involved with active shoulder motion.
- Describe the scapulohumeral rhythm.
- Explain the force-couple that occurs to produce upward rotation of the scapula.
- Identify the primary muscles involved with dynamic stabilization of the glenohumeral joint.
- Describe and demonstrate techniques to strengthen the shoulder girdle muscles.
- Demonstrate techniques to facilitate scapula mobility.
- Discuss the importance of rotator cuff muscle integrity.
- Discuss the incidences, signs, symptoms, causes, and complications of shoulder conditions and pathologies and how they might impair occupational performance.
- Compare and contrast stability/mobility movements with common activities of daily living (ADL) tasks.
- Discuss the effects that a health condition has on an individual's physical and mental health and occupational performance within the context of family and society.
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Describe the functional kinesiology of the elbow and forearm complex.
- Explain the primary muscular interactions involved on performing a pushing and pulling, lifting and reaching motions.
- Explain the primary elbow and forearm muscular interactions involved in completing an ADL task.
- Describe the incidences, signs, symptoms, causes, and complications of elbow and forearm conditions and pathologies and how they may impair occupational performance.
- Discuss the effects that a health condition has on an individual's physical and mental health and occupational performance within the context of family and society.
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Describe the functional kinesiology of structure and function of the wrist and hand.
- Explain the function of the wrist muscles when grasping.
- List the structures involved in the carpal tunnel.
- Describe the symptoms and causes associated with carpal tunnel or cumulative trauma syndrome and their effects on functional performance.
- Explain the synergistic action between the muscles of the wrist and radial and ulnar deviation.
- Explain the primary muscular interactions in completing various ADL tasks.
- Describe the primary mechanism that causes an ulnar drift deformity.
- Describe the arches of the hand and their relationship to functional movement of the hand.
- Describe and demonstrate various prehension patterns and their impact on occupational performance.
- Identify which active motions are lost or severely weakened following a cut of the median nerve at the level of the wrist.
- Explain why an injury to the radial nerve would reduce the effectiveness and strength of one's grasp.
- Describe the incidences, signs, symptoms, causes, and complications of wrist and hand conditions and pathologies and how they might impair an individual's physical and mental health and occupational performance within the context of family and society.
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Determine how posture impacts participation in occupational performance.
- Describe the basic concepts of posture evaluation and the application of ergonomic principles.
- Describe postural issues across the life span and their impact on occupational performance within the context of family and society.
- Explain the concepts and practices of postural education and exercises.
- Describe the factors that are inherent in maintaining balance.
- Define static and dynamic sitting and standing balance.
- Use the concept of occupation to provide examples of treatment intended to increase static and dynamic sitting and standing balance.
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Apply key concepts and demonstrate goniometric measurements and manual muscle testing procedures.
- Describe client psychological, psychosocial, environmental, and skeletal factors that influence range of motion (ROM).
- Describe how weakness and limitations in ROM impact performance in areas of occupation.
- Apply key concepts of goniometry, manual muscle testing, and edema measurement.
- Explain precautions and contraindications for measuring joint ROM and muscle strength of upper extremity (UE) muscle groups.
- Demonstrate goniometric measurements and manual muscle testing of the UEs adhering to safety precautions.
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Develop and provide instruction in an intervention plan incorporating preparatory methods, and therapeutic exercises to support occupational performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to select and deliver preparatory methods including therapeutic exercise.
- Develop an intervention plan in collaboration with the registered occupational therapist (OTR), including descriptions, justifications, modifications, and grading of therapeutic exercises and precautions.
- Demonstrate the implementation of an intervention plan that is client centered, culturally relevant, reflective of current occupational therapy practice and based on available evidence.
- Demonstrate the use of literature for evidence-based practice in the development of the intervention plan.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Exam #1
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15%
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Summative: Exam #2
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15%
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Summative: Exam #3
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15%
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Summative: 3 Competencies @ 5% each
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15%
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Summative: Professional Behaviors
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10%
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Formative Assessments
Quiz â€" 10%
Therapeutic Exercise Presentation â€" 15%
Lab Assignments â€" 5%
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30%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Demonstrate knowledge related to the occupational therapy assistant including patient/client interactions, therapeutic treatments, activity analysis, documentation, safety techniques, and therapeutic equipment.
- Exhibit effective nonverbal, verbal and written communication in patient/client and family interventions and education and in professional relationships.
- Perform competently a full range of occupational therapy skills with patients/clients and various populations as occupational beings.
- Exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in performance of occupational therapy, according to the profession's standards of practice.
- Demonstrate professional patterns of behavior consistent with the profession's code of ethics.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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