Skagit Valley College

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 Course Title:   Stability, Mobility and Movement

 Title Abbreviation:   STABILITY/MOBILITY/MOVEM

 Department:    HFT

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    310504

 EPC:    351

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

Instruction of a variety of stability and mobility techniques. Introduction to teaching and learning strategies to restore stability and mobility of the kinetic chain and train the body to move effectively.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: HFT 107 with a "C" or better.

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
N/A

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of planes of motion and movement terms.
  2. Describe major muscles, joints, and joint movements.
  3. Correctly demonstrate different training methods for restoring stability and mobility.
  4. Correctly demonstrate training methods for effective movement in the five basic movement patterns.
  5. Work with fellow students in a team environment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

0. Application and Integration

Definition: Applying information from one or more disciplines and/or field experiences in new contexts (Outcome 0.1); developing integrated approaches or responses to personal, academic, professional, and social issues (Outcomes 0.2-0.5).

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
0.1 Apply theories and concepts studied in the classroom to field, clinical, shop, research, or laboratory settings.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.1 Identify and express concepts, terms, and facts related to a specific discipline.
2.3 Identify, interpret, and evaluate pertinent data and previous experience to reach conclusions.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.

9. Scientific Literacy

Definition: Understanding scientific principles, and analyzing and applying scientific information in a variety of contexts.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
9.1 Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific concepts.

Course Contents

  1. Teaching techniques.
  2. Stability/mobility and movement.
  3. Basic anatomy (muscles and joints).
  4. Customer service skills and teamwork.