KNES 91

About this course

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of kinesiology and its role in the rehabilitation of disabled populations through manual therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopedic medicine and adapted physical education environments. Critiques of common pathological conditions using the overarching principles of kinesiology and the interplay of physiological, sociological, and psychological factors related to rehabilitation will be included. These factors will be discussed as they relate to lifelong skills needed by a therapist working in a field with individuals with physical disabilities. Hands-on practice of manual therapy techniques will be incorporated in the laboratory portion of the class, which will prepare students for an internship to work under the guidance of a certified disability management specialist.

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list KNES 91 as a prerequisite.

• KNES 91AXManual Therapy Internship - Disabilities Level 1

Transfer pathways that use KNES 91

ASSIST maps KNES 91 to a requirement in 1 published pathway from De Anza College.

• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State