Schedule of Classes

A forum for students in all stages of the curriculum. Faculty, clinicians, and students will lead discussions and provide presentations on a variety of topics, including areas of current research, professional practice issues, and issues pertaining to clinical education. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

Students will work collaboratively with department faculty and fellow students to provide physical therapy services to individuals from within the community. Client interview, assessment and treatment progression, and discharge planning will be emphasized. Students will gain experience in supervising students with less experience, including the provision of constructive feedback.

The study and application of neurological basic science in the examination, evaluation, and management of dysfunctions and disabilities in physical therapy patient care.

A course composed of lecture/discussion on the scientific basis and evidence supporting the use of various exercise techniques, as well as practical application and hands-on experience performing and completing these exercise techniques and applications correctly. Therapeutic, training, and performance enhancement approaches to exercise will be addressed.

A multi-system analysis of the many facets of individual development from conception to death.

The anatomical, physiological, and histological basis of the normal and pathological neuromuscular system, and foundations of pharmacology as it relates to intervention strategies for patients with neuromuscular impairments.

Development of a research product under the guidance of a research advisor.

The study and application of orthopaedic basic science in the examination, evaluation, and management of dysfunctions and disabilities of the axial skeleton.

Data collection and preliminary statistical analysis of the student research report.

Individual study and investigations through selected readings, discussions, and/or written assignments. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

Data analysis and interpretation; presentation of preliminary research findings to peers and internal and external constituents.

A course composed of lecture/discussion on the scientific basis and evidence supporting the use of various exercise techniques, as well as practical application and hands-on experience performing and completing these exercise techniques and applications correctly. Therapeutic, training, and performance enhancement approaches to exercise will be addressed.

The anatomical, physiological, and histological basis of the normal and pathological cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, and integumentary systems. Normal and abnormal metabolic processes and their physical therapy implications.

The last of four full-time, supervised clinical experiences or second half of the final clinical education experience requiring utilization of advanced communication skills and teaching interpersonal and evaluative skills. Students have the opportunity to further develop clinical management of patients in a different clinical setting. Furthermore, continued professional socialization and growth as well as continued development of professional behaviors are expected. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory.