HHSC 4800 Biomechanics

3 semester hours

An analytical approach to the mechanics of human motion. Kinetics and kinematics of human movement as it pertains to bone, joint cartilage, and connective tissue will be discussed. Consideration towards the forces at major points of the human body and their relations to musculoskeletal injuries.

Majors and minors only.

Junior/Senior standing only.

Prerequisites: HHSC 1550 , HHSC 1556

Corequisite: HHSC 4806