OT 450 - Biomechanics of Human Occupation

Prerequisite

Admittance to the OT master's program is required to register for this course. A minimum of 4 credits of either combined anatomy and physiology or human anatomy at the 200-level or higher is required either as prerequisite or co-requisite.

Description

Students explore the interrelationship between the human muscular and skeletal systems producing movement and engagement in daily activities as activity demands, person factors and contexts change. These systems are thoroughly reviewed and applied through musculoskeletal constructions allowing an in-depth understanding of how the influence of muscle attachments, length and relationship to joint axes can change and influence movements, thus impacting occupational performance.

Important Information

Registration for this course is restricted to students admitted to the OT master's program.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• Kinesiology: Movement in the Context of Activity w/CD, 2nd Ed.
  Greene, David P. and Roberts, Susan L.
  ISBN: 978-0323028226

Students' "textbook" for the construction activities is a small (approximately 36 inch) human skeleton available through Anatomy Warehouse as well as other sources. Discounts are available depending on where ordered. For information on models of skeletons to consider and available discounts, please go to the RamCT site for the course.

Instructors

David Greene
(970) 491-3810
David.Greene@colostate.edu

Dr. David Greene's primary teaching responsibilities involve the areas of biomechanics and kinesiology. He graduated from Louisiana State University in New Orleans Medical Center with a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy and later, a Master of Science in anatomy. He received his Ph.D. from Colorado State in the School of Education. He has approximately 14 years of clinical experience in the field of occupational therapy; most of that time was spent in the area of rehabilitation following physical trauma or disease. David's current research interests are the areas of gerontology and service learning.