PTAP 240 Therapeutic Exercise

This course covers the principles of exercise physiology and the application of exercise to treatment plans. Special topics include applications to women's health, cardiovascular function, and changes across the lifespan.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 204/204L

Corequisite

PTAP 150, PTAP 160, and PTAP 210

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Explain the key concepts of exercise physiology.
2. Demonstrate clinical decision making utilizing concepts of exercise physiology for treatment interventions based on body region and impairment.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of exercise physiology as it applies to specific patient populations.

Course Objectives

1. Explain the key concepts of exercise physiology.
2. Demonstrate clinical decision making utilizing concepts of exercise physiology for treatment interventions based on body region and impairment.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of exercise physiology as it applies to specific patient populations.