Analyze a movement and identify poor mechanics that contribute to injury
Design exercises for particular muscle groups
Advise on the safe and effective use of exercise equipment
About this course:
This course provides fitness instructors with an understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and the application of basic biomechanical principles to the moving body. This application allows fitness instructors to analyze a movement and identify poor mechanics that could contribute to injury, design exercises for particular muscle groups, and more safely and effectively advise on the use of exercise equipment.
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Program Certificate
Enrollment deadline: January 10, 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.
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Program Certificate
Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 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.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function
by Joseph E. Muscolino DC
Mosby
ISBN 978-0323396202
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