MSSG 2313 - Kinesiology for Massage

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
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
Student Learning 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.