Tentative Course Outline
I. Overview of Scientific Process V. Emotional Health
II. Introduction to Physical Therapy A. Stress Management
A. History of PT B. Body Image
B. Requirements C. Mental Health
C. Specializations VI. Intellectual Health
III. Introduction to Health & Wellness VII. Social Health
A. Social Norms Theory A. Communication
IV. Physical Health VIII. Spiritual Health
A. Fitness & Weight Management IX. Environmental Health
B. Nutrition X. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
C. Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD) XI. Life Transitions
D. Reproductive Health
The following has been updated: 12/04/2012
This Week
Students will be divided into small groups and each group will select one of the Physical Therapy Specializations.
Each project will comprise the following:
- Definition of specialization
- Requirements
- Target Group/Population
- Work Settings
- PT techniques/methods used
- 3 conditions particular to the specialization
- Name & Definition
- Signs/Symptoms
- Treatment
- Sources
- Include a concise PowerPoint
- Extra credit for 3D models
- Odd: Thursday, Dec. 13
- Even: Friday, Dec. 14
Next Week
Group Presentations
Resources