Program Contact: Todd Botto 203-582-3380
Through the scientific understanding of human anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics, our Minor in Human Movement positions students to explore a variety of methods used to assess and maintain healthy movement and prevent disability.
By pursuing a Minor in Human Movement, you’ll gain a strong foundational understanding of normal human movement as compared to pathological movement across the lifespan. Courses will allow you to develop the early thought processes and disciplinary content necessary for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, prosthetics and orthotics, biomechanics and kinesiology. This minor serves as an excellent on-ramp to many healthcare career pathways.
Outcomes
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Apply medical knowledge to common and typical scenarios to guide patient care
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Describe scientific knowledge for general and pathologic human movement
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Describe basic human movement across the lifespan
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Describe basic anatomy of the peripheral nervous system
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Correlate under guidance the clinical presentation with basic anatomy and pathophysiology of movement disorders
The minor in Human Movement requires a minimum of 18 credits for completion.
MINOR POLICY: Normally a maximum of 9 credits in the same subject area as the major may be used to fulfill the requirements of both the student’s major and the student’s minor. Similarly, normally a maximum of 9 credits may be used to fulfill the requirements of two minors. No credits in the same subject area may be triple counted between a major or a minor or a certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Required courses (6 credits) | 6 | |
| HSC 290 | Applied Kinesiology (May not double count towards Sports Medicine minor) | 3 |
| HSC 309 | Human Motor Development | 3 |
| or OT 325 | Principles of Human Development and Occupation | |
| Elective courses (choose 12 credits) | 12 | |
| BMS 200 | Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging | 3 |
| BMS 310 | Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| EXSCI 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| GT/SO 263 | Aging in Society | 3 |
| HSC 205 | Age-Related Community Engagement Youth (HSC 505) | 1 |
| HSC 206 | Community Engagement: Leaving a Legacy Service Learning Seminar: International (HSC 506) | 1 |
| HSC 280 | Adaptive Recreation and Sports (May not double count towards Sports Medicine minor) | 2 |
| HSC 317 | Nutrition Across the Life Cycle | 3 |
| HSC 334 | Clinical Skills Patient Communication | 1 |
| HSC 390 | Principles of Evaluation and Treatment | 3 |
| HSC 391L | Evaluation and Treatment Techniques (May not double count towards Sports Medicine minor) | 2 |
| HSC 397 | Pre-Health Professions Clinical Affiliation | 3 |
| HSC 398 | Health Professions Career Practicum | 1-3 |
| HSC 405 | Biomechanics (May not double count towards Sports Medicine minor) | 3 |
| OT 326 | Principles of Human Development/Older Adults | 3 |
| PS 234 | Adult Development & Aging | 3 |