EXSC 462
Clinical Biomechanics
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Advanced biological and mechanical perspectives into the etiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic resolution of common musculoskeletal disorders.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Anatomy
Learning Outcome
Describe anatomical structures involved in common musculoskeletal disorders.
Title
Epidemiology
Learning Outcome
Understand the epidemiology related to aforementioned disorders.
Title
Tissue Mechanics
Learning Outcome
Understand basic mechanical principles guiding tissue mechanics.
Title
Healthy Mechanics & Pathomechanics
Learning Outcome
Identify biomechanical (cellular level/tissue level mechanics, as well as system-level mechanics) principles important to a comprehensive understanding of key components of common musculoskeletal disorders.
Title
Scientific Literature & Presentation Skills
Learning Outcome
Identify biomechanical (cellular level/tissue level mechanics, as well as system-level mechanics) principles important to a comprehensive understanding of key components of common musculoskeletal disorders.
