UNIT 1: Understanding the Essence of Human Movement Home Study Course

The course begins with introducing skeletal anatomy and functional anatomy, painting a ‘picture’ about the components of the skeletal system. The next section simplifies biomechanics and how biomechanically we move. Illustrations and extensive discussion provide a deeper understanding on the functional anatomy required to perform daily and sport specific movement. Next, evidenced based research is introduced to provide insight on the body’s ‘weak links.’ Lastly, the various systems of the body and their interaction with one another to produce movement are extensively discussed. 

This package with online test includes a 149-page manual and 25-page workbook in PDF format. Included within the course and workbook are two practice examinations testing the reader’s comprehension of the material. Note: This course package is made available for immediate download after purchase. All materials for this course are received electronically. 

1. Identify the primary bones, joints, muscles and connective tissue in the upper and lower body that are involved with movement.

2. Identify the four primary rotator cuff muscles and identify the primary functional anatomy behind daily movements such as sit to stand, getting dressed, reaching, walking, etc. providing clarity on how the movement is supposed to occur vs. dysfunction.

3. Identify the primary functional anatomy and muscles behind the movement in sport specific movements such as swimming, tennis, volleyball and other sports providing clarity on how the movement is supposed to occur vs. dysfunction. 4. Be able to perform a biomechanical analysis of every day movements as well as common sport movements.

5. Identify the areas that have been shown both in science and evidenced based research that break down and are injured called “the weak links” of the human kinematic chain. 6. Be able to perform common functional assessment tests of each body part supported with research. 7. Understand and learn about the fundamentals of biomechanics, biomechanics of movement, biomechanical principles, biomechanics of various structures & tissues including; connective tissue, tendons and bones. 8. Understand how all systems of the body interact and affect one another. 

Section 1: Skeletal anatomy Section 2: Functional biomechanics and biomechanics of human movement Section 3: Human Movement terminology Section 4: Functional anatomy to perform daily and sport specific movements Section 5: Understanding the weak links in the human kinetic chain Section 6: Integration of body systems Section 7: Pharmacology, side effects and effects on exercise

Earning your CEU’s: • To earn your CEU’s for the course you purchased, you must take an online examination covering the material for the course that you purchased • Go to the examination information tab and follow the steps listed • Once completed, PTCS will directly email your CEU certificate to you •You have six months to take the examination

Group Members: For MFN & CEU members, in order to receive your discount, please email PTCS at ptcg1999@verizon.net, the CEU group code, in order to receive your 15% discount.