Comprehend the forces and moments acting at the major joints of the human body
Understand how fitness instructors can use laws of motion to prevent injuries in their clients
Analyze bone, joint cartilage, collagenous tissues through biomechanical systems
About this course:
The body is a dynamic organism exhibiting a complex integration of biochemical, mechanical and physical functions. This course provides a systematic approach to the analysis of human movement based on the mechanical laws of motion. Topics include biomechanical analysis of bone, joint cartilage, and collagenous tissues, as well as a review of forces and moments acting at the major joints of the human body. Practical application of these principles to program design can help fitness instructors prevent injuries in their clients.
The NSCA has approved 2 Continuing Education Units for this course
Full elective credit in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: September 28, 2025. Internet access required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to fitness@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
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