Kinesiology
Understand how structure becomes movement
“Every movement is a conversation among bones, muscles, joints, and the nervous system.”
By the end of this unit you can
- Use standard movement and contraction vocabulary accurately.
- Relate muscle actions, joint mechanics, and leverage to massage positioning.
- Locate major landmarks and identify important regional muscles.
- Connect posture, breathing, and gait with coordinated musculoskeletal function.
- Apply kinesiology knowledge within scope and adapt touch to client feedback.
Unit checkpoint
Lock it in: match the terms, then test yourself.