OTA 110 - Functional Biomechanics for the OTA

    Recent Professors
    Wendy Manna
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    OTA 150 and 152 with grades of "C" or better
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of OTA 110
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    In this course the occupational therapy assistant student will explore components of human movement, including joint structure and function, muscle action, motor and reflex development, and balance and sensory influence. In addition to the body structures involved in movement, students will examine the motor and process skills and sensory and neuromusculoskeletal client factors required for engagement in occupation across the lifespan. Students will complete a formal biomechanical activity analysis as it relates to occupational performance. Professional reasoning for the collection and use of functional performance data will also be addressed.
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm