MSSG 2313 - Kinesiology for Massage

3 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. lab.) Applied study of human kinesiology. Muscle movements and dysfunctions will be discussed and palpated. Includes theory and practice of functional muscle testing. Meets the minimum 50-contact-hour requirement for licensure. Students must complete an application process including an online application. Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Course Outcomes
1 - Describe aspects of movement in relation to structural kinesiology.
2 - Palpate bony landmarks and major muscle attachments and describe their functions.
3 - Apply specific therapeutic approaches and assessment tools.