Foundation of Physiotherapy 2: Kinesiology

The scientific study of human movements is the foundation of physiotherapy practice. In this module, students will learn kinesiology terminology, osteokinematics and arthrokinematics, muscle actions and motor control principles, all of which are fundamental to the understanding of human movements. Students will develop practical skills to define and analyse movements, including observation, goniometry and manual muscle testing. An important application of kinesiology is movement analysis of common functional, sports and recreational activities, which is central to physiotherapy diagnosis and practice.