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OCTH 620 - Research in Occupational Therapy Practice
Using a case-based approach, students in this course gain experience in searching for, summarizing, and analyzing the literature underlying the evaluation and treatment of individuals with specific conditions and needs. Students observe experienced clinicians working with clients in that area and then work in small groups to analyze and interpret field notes to compare observed practice guidelines supported by evidence.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610.
Credits: 2
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OCTH 650 - Understanding, Evaluating and Improving Clinical Practice
This seminar style course applies advanced management and research principles
to the clinical practice of Occupational Therapy. Students review and critique
relevant literature, design a program evaluation, learn specific computer skills
and prepare a management report. Case examples from the experience of course participants
as well as the instructor are used to facilitate discussion and problem solving.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in OT program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 673 - Clinical Supervision in Occupational Therapy
This course combines seminar, workshop, and fieldwork formats to focus on the art and science of supervision in occupational therapy practice and to build on students’ skills and knowledge of effective, individualized supervision approaches. Students reflect on readings and observations from site visits to relate the philosophy of occupational therapy to their education and supervision of students and clinicians in field settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 674 - Clinical Education Administration
This seminar examines legal and professional requirements of occupational therapy clinical education with emphasis on current issues such as the impact of changes in healthcare on occupational therapy fieldwork programs. Students participate in classroom and field-based activities in order to learn techniques for developing and implementing innovative programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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OCTH 682 - The Challenge of Contemporary Practice
This seminar style course is designed to explore contemporary occupational therapy practice. Students review the current state of OT practice, explore the social and economic contributions to the delivery of services, examine philosophical and conseptual trends in the field and the future practice environments. Special attention is given to the relationships between organizational behavior regarding change, the philosophy and core values of OT, and marketing and promotion.
Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment in OT Program or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
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OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education
This optional fieldwork goes beyond the traditional requirement and offers students the opportunity to explore and perfect occupational therapy skills in a specialty area of practice. It is designed to strengthen students’ skills in a specialty area which demands refined expertise.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of instructor. Fee.
Credits: 0
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OCTH 688 - Special Topics Course in OT: Single Case Research Design
This course encourages collaborative learning among entry level OT students, experienced practitioners from the community, and faculty mentors as they work in clinical research teams over one semester. It begins with a two day workshop to introduce methods of single-case research and to form teams to begin developing research projects. The class continues to meet throughout the semester as students implement their projects. Students present project results at a research symposium and complete manuscripts suitable for submission to professional journals.
Prerequisites & Notes
Occupational therapy major or permission from instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHED 505 - Sports Medicine for Athletic Administrators
This course is designed to expose students pursuant of a degree in athletic
administration to major health issues and concerns encountered in athletics. Specific
attention is given to problematic areas and the administrator’s role. Further, this
course will aid the administrator in their ability to evaluate coaching practices and
techniques making provisions for better care of the athlete.
Credits: 2
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PHED 510 - Elementary and Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods
This course is designed to help graduate students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. This course is open only to graduate students enrolled in the Teacher Certification Program for non-provisionally certified graduate students in physical education.
Credits: 3
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PHED 550 - Workshop in Physical Education
This course provides an opportunity for group thinking and discussion on problems of organization, administration, and conduct of programs of physical education. Provisions are made for students to work individually or in small groups toward the solution of problems of their own choosing. Please note: A student may register for this course for credit more than once, provided the area to be included is different each time.
Prerequisites & Notes
Undergraduate major in physical education or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2
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PHED 612 - Concepts in Assessment and Remedial Exercise Theory
This is an application of appropriate exercise programs for individuals with specific rehabilitation needs. It includes testing and evaluation, indications and contraindications of exercise, crutch and wheelchair management, use of adaptive equipment, and specific pathology.
Credits: 3
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PHED 613 - Advanced Level Coaching: Methods and Issues
In this course, graduate students examine the role and responsibilities of the coach in intercollegiate and elite athletics. Major topics include ethics, recruiting, staffing, practice design, and governing body regulations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Previous playing experience at the college level or previous coaching experience at the interscholastic level or above.
Credits: 3
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PHED 620 - Philosophy of Sport
The ethical, aesthetic, epistemological, axiological, and metaphysical dimensions of sport are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes
Undergraduate course in philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PHED 625 - Seminar in Research in Motor Learning
This seminar involves an in-depth study of current research topics in the field of motor learning with specific application to the field of physical education. Specific content areas vary, but major areas of emphasis include feedback, transfer, perception, and current motor learning theories of skill acquisition.
Prerequisites & Notes
MOST 624.
Credits: 3
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PHED 629 - Curriculum Construction in Physical Education
This course provides an opportunity for graduate students, especially those preparing themselves for administrative positions, to undertake a practical experience in physical education curriculum construction.
Credits: 3
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PHED 630 - Curriculum and Instruction Seminar
This course provides opportunities for advanced students to study and research
selected topics in curriculum theory and make practical application of the processes
of curriculum development and instructional implementation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 629
Credits: 2
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PHED 632 - Analysis of Teacher Behavior in Physical Education
This course provides graduate students with an introduction to current research and literature in the analysis of teacher behavior. It provides opportunities for students to practice various analytic techniques currently being utilized in physical education teacher behavior research.
Credits: 3
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PHED 633 - Athletic Administration
Problems and standards connected with the administration of school and college athletics are considered, as well as relationships with state and national athletic foundations and with conferences for athletics. The course is designed to prepare the graduate student to organize and administer a program of intramural sports on both the public school and collegiate levels.
Credits: 3
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PHED 635 - Motor Development and Analysis
This course is an examination and analysis of perceptual motor factors which affect cognitive, psychological, social, and physical development throughout the lifespan. Topics include prenatal development, patterns of growth and development, reflexes, information processing, gender differences, adult regression, and remediation programs.
Credits: 3
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PHED 640 - International Relations Through Physical Education
The contribution to worldwide understanding which might be made through health, physical education, and recreation is explored; development of national programs, physical education in other countries, and the contributions which Springfield College graduates can make to the development of other countries are studied. Emphasis is placed on governmental and other programs designed to promote international understanding, and the role of international competition is discussed.
Credits: 2
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PHED 658 - Sport in Society
This course is a general ‘sociology of sport’ class at the graduate level. The student will learn a variety of sociological concepts and theories, and how these apply to sport. In addition, the student will examine a multitude of sociological research findings about sport.
Credits: 3
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PHED 660 - Advanced Instructional Strategies
This course is designed to extend the knowledge and skills of experienced teachers in instructional strategies and techniques which are generic in physical education. Lecture sections are focused upon advanced concepts underlying successful teaching. Laboratory sessions are devoted to hands-on, practical applications and observational assessments of lecture concepts in a controlled environment and in field-based classes.
Credits: 3
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PHED 661 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Applied to Disabling Conditions
This course exposes students to functional anatomy and kinesiology for use in the evaluation of persons with special needs. The nervous system, skeletal-muscular systems, arthrology, and myology are reviewed as applicable to abnormal motor function.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 130, 131.
Credits: 3
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PHED 663 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
This is a theory course that presents a study of prevalent disabling conditions with special emphasis on relevant legislation, research, muscular and motor dysfunction, and adaptation of activity/ equipment for amelioration and remediation through physical activity.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 308.
Credits: 3
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PHED 670 - Supervision in Physical Education
This course is designed to help educators with direct supervisory responsibilities
to
improve physical education instruction. Theory, additional reading, and practice
are
integrated to develop skills in interpreting educational objectives to staff
and public,
coordinating educational programs, improving teacher supervisor relations, mentoring,
evaluating instruction, and supervising student teachers. Participants will
experience and reflect upon directed practice of supervisory skills and styles.
Credits: 3
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PHED 676 - Current Literature and Research in Physical Education
This is a critical analysis of recent literature and research in physical education. Readings and assignments are organized around problems significant in present day education. Seminar method is employed.
Credits: 2
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PHED 678 - Sport and Exercise Psychology
This course is designed to provide the student with the theory basis of human behavior in sport settings with an emphasis on the cognitive aspects of behavior. Areas to be discussed are sport personology (including personality, motivation, achievement, and attributions), anxiety/arousal, attentional focus, and social/cultural manifestations of sport (including humanism, youth sport, aggression, cooperation/ cohesion, and leadership).
Credits: 3
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PHED 679 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
This course provides opportunity for investigations into current skill enhancement techniques from sport psychology. Direct application in sport through classroom learning and supervised field experience is emphasized. Performance enhancement techniques, including goal setting, imagery and relaxation, self talk, attributions, visualization, and mental practice, are employed as the student practices psychological skills training with an athlete.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 678.
Credits: 3
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PHED 682 - Seminar in Sport Psychometrics
This course is designed to provide students with information about the theoretical basis of sport specific psychological inventories. There are opportunities to define and understand others’ feelings and attitudes and to relate these to non-observable (cognitive) processes and observable behaviors through an examination of selected inventories with demonstrated efficacy in the sport milieu.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610 and PHED 678.
Credits: 2
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PHED 683 - Seminar in Athletic Administration
This course explores in-depth, relevant problems in administering school and collegiate athletic sport programs. Required of all students enrolled in the program for athletic administration, it should be taken after or concurrent with PHED 633.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 633
Credits: 2
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PHED 684 - Practicum in Physical Education PreK-8
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the Pre-K-8 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the Office of Teacher Preparation. This course is for students seeking physical education licensure at the elementary level.
Credits: 3 or 6
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PHED 685 - Internship in Advanced Level Coaching
In this course, graduate students have an opportunity to utilize the knowledge base acquired in the coaching program and to practice their coaching skills with intercollegiate or elite athletes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 613.
Credits: 1-4
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PHED 686 - Graduate Field Experience
PHED 686 is in harmony with the College’s philosophy of involving students in the programs of social institutions, specifically educational institutions to include high schools, preparatory schools, colleges and universities, or established conferences to which educational institutions belong (for example, the ECAC, NCAA, Big East, MIAA, etc). This experience should be fitted to the student’s career development. Consequently, PHED 686 experiences will be arranged on an individual basis with the onus on the student for securing a site. The student should be provided with an opportunity to observe and work in an athletic administrative capacity under the guidance of a professional athletic administrator.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 633
Credits: 2-4
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PHED 687 - Internship in Sport and Exercise Psychology: Performance Enhancement
In this course, doctoral students have the opportunity to apply the principles and theories of sport and exercise psychology in different settings and utilize a variety of performance enhancement techniques with coaches, athletes, and exercisers in a supervised setting. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised experience is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 679 and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHED 688 - Special Topics: Professional Seminars
This course is devoted to the analysis and synthesis of selected problems, issues, or special topics facing physical education and sport. Students may take a maximum of four semester hours in PHED 550 and PHED 688 within a master’s program.
Credits: 1-3
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PHED 689 - Practicum in Physical Education 5-12
This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the 5-12 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the Office of Teacher Preparation. This course is for students seeking physical education licensure at the secondary level.
Credits: 3 or 6
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PHED 692 - Independent Study in Physical Education
This course is intended to meet the non-thesis master’s degree requirements in the health science and physical education programs. A project is planned by the student and conducted under faculty supervision. It may involve a research project, development of curricula materials, a review of literature, or other appropriate activity. A written proposal is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of major advisor and faculty supervisor is required to register for this course.
Credits: 2
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PHED 695 - Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education
Students are introduced to a variety of programs and handicapped/ disabled populations. A minimum of three placements is required. Emphasis is placed on public school adapted physical education programs, with additional placements in recreational, geriatric, clinical, and social agencies. The course is limited to students in the master’s degree adapted physical education program, with two semester hours in the fall, and three semester hours in the spring.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 663
Credits: 4-6
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PHED 696 - Administrative Field Experience
This course provides administrative field experience for students enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Study program in physical education. Students may elect to complete the experience within one semester or during several semesters.
Credits: 2-6
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PHED 705 - Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education
This course is designed to strengthen the pedagogical content knowledge of doctoral students preparing to teach in higher education. Effective instructional strategies and curriculum development are presented and practiced.
Credits: 3
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PHED 710 - Doctoral Seminar
This course provides a forum for addressing contemporary issues related to higher education, physical education and sport. Trends and issues within each of these areas serve as the basis for discussion and exploration. Challenges in the conduct of research and publication are also investigated. This course is required of all doctoral students in the D.P.E. Degree program.
Credits: 2
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PHED 718 - Seminar in Teaching in Higher Education
This seminar is designed for doctoral students to prepare for entry to a higher education teaching career. The course includes an examination of issues, roles and privileges associated with teaching and administration in higher education.
Credits: 3
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PHED 731 - Professional Preparation in Physical Education
This course considers problems involved with teacher preparation in physical education and health education. It aims to provide students with background to assume responsibility for professional education in physical education. Major topics considered include admission requirements, professional subject matter, degree requirements, faculty, facilities, and evaluation. Topics are treated on both the graduate and undergraduate level.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 503 - Physical Therapy in the Health Care System
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist within the health care system. Methods of health care delivery and issues of access, availability, and financial coverage are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 506 - Clinical Human Anatomy I
This course provides a comprehensive study of normal and pathological functions of human movement, with emphasis on the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Using a regional approach, the course includes surface anatomy and clinical palpation. The laboratory experience includes prosections of human cadavers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy or occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 507 - Clinical Human Anatomy I Lab
Lab component of PHTH 506.
Credits: 0
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PHTH 508 - Clinical Human Anatomy II
This course provides a comprehensive study of normal and pathological functions of human movement, with emphasis on the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Using a regional approach, the course includes surface anatomy and clinical palpation. The laboratory experience includes prosections of human cadavers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy or occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 509 - Clinical Human Anatomy II Lab
Lab component of PHTH 508
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PHTH 560 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology I
This course provides students with an epidemiologic and lifespan approach to the medical management of human diseases. Topics include visceral anatomy and physiology,
pathophysiology of disease, clinical manifestations, and medical/surgical treatment. Students use the patient-client management model to address physical therapy
management of disease processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 564 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology II
Clinical Medicine and Pathology II
Credits: 3
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PHTH 574 - Human Movement Across the Lifespan
Human Movement Across the Lifespan
Credits: 3
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PHTH 586 - Clinical Education Experience I
This is the first clinical education experience in the application of basic physical therapy procedures, introduction to the medical care system, and patient-therapist relationships under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 602, 604, 607, 608, 609, and 620-622.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 601 - Introduction to Human Anatomy
An introduction to normal human anatomy with emphasis on the musculoskeletal
system. Using a regional approach, the course includes surface anatomy and basic
osteology. The laboratory experience includes prosections of human cadavers. This
course is intended for all students who will work with people in a variety of
settings. It is an excellent introduction for students in the allied health professions
who will later take Human Anatomy I and II as a major specific requirement.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 602 - Clinical Concepts in Physical Therapy I
This course provides an introduction to physical therapy practice skills. Theories and application of clinical concepts prepare the student for professional practice. Students are expected to attain a minimal level of competency in selected fundamental clinical skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 607 - Clinical Concepts in Physical Therapy II
This is a final introductory course in physical therapy prior to the Clinical Science and Practice sequence and a continuation of the first clinical concepts course. Topics addressed prepare the student for professional practice by covering specific diagnostic conditions and engaging the student in writing activities. Students are expected to attain a minimal level of competency in goniometric measurement of joints.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 503, 602.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 615 - Clinical Education Seminar
This course is designed to prepare students for their initial clinical affiliation. It introduces students to the psychosocial aspects of physical therapy, communication, and the structure of clinical education programs.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 503.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 616 - Clinical Kinesiology
The focus of this course is the study of functional anatomy using a regional approach in which joint and muscle function are analyzed in detail. Topics covered include the clinical examination and mechanical analysis of normal gait and posture, developmental biomechanics, and ergonomics. This course serves as the foundation for exercise prescription and other therapeutic interventions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 608 and PHYS 210 & 211 (or equivalent): corequisite is PHTH 609.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 617 - Practice Management in Physical Therapy I
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist within the health care system. Methods of health care delivery and issues of access, availability, and financial coverage are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 620 - Clinical Competency Laboratory I
This course utilizes case studies and group discussion to maximize integration of physical therapy clinical theory and professional practice material, enhance comprehensive problem solving, and promote evaluation skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Concurrent registration in PHTH 621 and 622.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 623 - Physical Therapy Management for Patients with Acute Medical Conditions
Patient/client management of patients with acute medical conditions related to the circulatory, endocrine, and integumentary systems is the focus of this course. Functional limitations and disability as a result of pathophysiological system alterations across the lifespan are covered. Students are expected to use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 586, 666.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 624 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Disorders of Upright Mobility
This course presents concepts of posture control and locomotion including strategies for physical therapy management of balance disorders. Characteristics of normal and pathological gait and strategies for management of gait dysfunction are discussed. Included are the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices to problems of the limbs, spine, and functional mobility with an emphasis on the management of selected conditions of limb amputation and medical illness.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 620, 621, 622, and 586.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 625 - Clinical Competency Laboratory II
This course utilizes case studies and group discussion to maximize integration of physical therapy, clinical theory and professional practice material, enhance comprehensive problem solving, and promote evaluation skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
Concurrent registration in PHTH 623 and 624.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 626 - Applied Research in Physical Therapy
In a small group, students conduct a supervised investigation of a selected problem related to the field of Physical Therapy. Student groups develop a formal research proposal, organize, analyze, and present data and findings from the investigation. Presentation of the findings is done in written form, poster presentation, and podium presentation to faculty, peers, and clinicians.
Prerequisites & Notes
RSCH 610, RSCH 620, and the permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 627 - Professional Practice Issues I
Education in physical therapy occurs with individuals, groups and the public. The focus of this course is on the development of objectives, learning experiences and the evaluation of teaching in PT practice. Students have an opportunity to develop, present, and evaluate instructional materials for use across settings in PT practice while incorporating self reflection, self learning, self assessment and peer assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 628 - Professional Practice Issues II
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist within the health care system. Methods of health care delivery and issues of access, availability and financial coverage are examined. Communication, ethical decision making, confidentiality, cultural competency, and professional issues are covered. APTA guiding documents serve as tools for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 630 - Neuroscience
This course presents basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with an emphasis
on issues that have clinical relevance to physical therapy rehabilitation. Emphasis
is placed on developing an understanding of human performance and motor control.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical Therapy major or Occupational Therapy major or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 631 - PT Management for Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions I
In this course students develop an understanding of common nervous system disorders and their sequellae. Knowledge of nervous system structure and function is applied to information regarding diagnosis and medical management of common nervous system pathologies and injuries in adults. Students develop skills in the physical therapy examination of adult patients with neuromuscular system dysfunction. Special emphasis is placed on disorders of the central nervous system and the management of patients with spinal cord injury.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 635 - Integrated Clinical Experience I
Integrated Clinical Experience I
Credits: 2
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PHTH 636 - Integrated Clinical Experience II
Integrated Clinical Experience II
Credits: 2
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PHTH 637 - Integrated Clinical Experience III
This is the third in a series of integrated cllinical courses involving clinical practicum experience and seminars that facilitate the integration of content areas across courses and cumulatively across the curriculum. Students are required to utilize evidence based practice for clinical decision making and present clinical information using patient/client management model and principles of disablement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 638 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice I
This course is the first of four foundation courses in physical therapy practice. It provides an introduction to the basic process and fundamental skills of physical therapy management. Students attain an understanding of the role of the physical therapist in primary, secondary, and tertiary care and prevention, and of the Patient/Client Management model for physical therapists. Students acquire competency in selected fundamental skills, including patient-client interaction, basic functional mobility, exercise, examination of vital functions and physical therapy documentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 639 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice II
This course is the second of three foundation courses in physical therapy practice. Topics include the anatomical and physiological responses to applied physical agent modalities, appropriate selection and application of these modalities to meet specific patient needs. Students will have the opportunity to become competent in the selectoin, application and proper documentation of commonly used electrotherapeutic moalities, thermal agents, and hydrotherapy applications. Theories underlying these patient treatment approaches are explored in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 640 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice III
This course is the third of the foundation courses in physical therapy practice. Students focus on the role of therapeutic exercise as an intervention for physical therapists and become skilled in exercise perscription for the impairments, functional limitations and disabilities seen across the lifespan. The role of exercise as a tool in prevention programs is also explored.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 642 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice IV
Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice IV
Credits: 2
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PHTH 644 - PT Management of Patients w/Musculoskeletal Conditions I
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with specific focus on extremity joint pathology. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to orthopedic and muscular pathologies of the extremities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 6
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PHTH 648 - PT Management of Patients w/Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of normal and abnormal function of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and the impact on human movement and function. Evidence-based Patient/Client management concepts as they pertain to cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions across the lifespan are taught and practiced for mastery.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 650 - Clinical Pharmacology
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations. Students become familiar with classes of drugs used in the management of disorders of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, as well as those used for infectious and neoplastic diseases.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/122, or BIOL 130/131, CHEM 121/122 or CHEM 101/102 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 655 - Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Outcomes - Research in Physical Therapy
Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Outcomes - Research in Physical Therapy
Credits: 2
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PHTH 656 - Applied Research in Physical Therapy I
Applied Research in Physical Therapy I
Credits: 2
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PHTH 658 - Integrated Clinical Experience IV
This course involves clinical practicum experience and seminars to facilitate the integration of content across courses and cumulatively. Students are required to utilize evidence based practice for clinical decision making and present clinical information using patient / client management model and principles of disablement.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 660 - Education in Physical Therapy Practice
Education in physical therapy occurs with patients, families, colleagues, and the public, through individual, group, collaborative, and consultative presentation. The focus of this course is on the development of objectives, learning experiences, and evaluation of teaching in physical therapy practice. Students have the opportunity to develop, present, and evaluate instructional materials for use across settings in physical therapy practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 503, PHTH 615, and final year physical therapy major, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 662 - Management of the Pediatric Patient
This course provides a survey of pediatric concerns relating to each of the body systems and the corrersponding physical therapy management of the child from the newborn through young adulthood. Emphasis on age appropriate approaches to be applied as growth and developmental needs change over this continuum of age will be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 664 - Management of Patients with Spinal Disorders
This course provides a foundation for physical therapy management of patients who have spinal disorders. Students are introduced to exercise and manual techniques to help alleviate spine related pain. The theoretical approaches of Cyriax, McKenzie and Osteopathic techniques are incorporated into an integrated approach for managing patients with cervical, lumbar or sacroiliac joint impairments.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of PHTH 620-625, 630, 631, 666, 586 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 665 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions II
In this course students further develop their skills in the physical therapy management of adult patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the application of motor learning, motor control and movement diagnosis frameworks to intervention for patients with movement dysfunction. Students develop skill in a variety of functional retraining, therapeutic exercise, and accomodation approaches to intervention.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 666 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Cardiopulmonary Conditions I
Patient/client management concepts pertaining to cardiopulmonary impairments
are the focus of this course. Functional limitations and disability as a result
of pathophysiological system alterations across the lifespan are covered. Students
are expected to use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 604. Co-requisite: PHTH 623 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 668 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Cardiopulmonary Conditions II
Patient/client management concepts as they pertain to cardiopulmonary conditions
across the life span are the focus of this course. Students expand on their current
knowledge and understanding of the impact of cardiopulmonary dysfunction on functional performance. Assessment
and intervention skills or cardiopulmonary dysfunction as well as concepts and
techniques for health and wellness promotion are taught and practiced for mastery.
Students use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 466/666, corequisite PHTH 423/623
Credits: 1
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PHTH 670 - Clinical Experience I
This is the first full-time clinical education experience in the application of basic physical therapy procedures, introduction to the medical care system and patient-therapist relationships completed under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 8
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PHTH 672 - PT Management of Patients w/Musculoskeletal Conditions II
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific focus on spinal disorders. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to orthopedic and muscular pathologies of the spine.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 673 - Administration and Management in Physical Therapy
This course introduces students to basic concepts and principles of management as they apply to the administration and direction of physical therapy services. Included are development planning and design, fiscal management, principles of supervision, legal issues, and quality assurance.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of PHTH 685 and 686 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 674 - PT Management of Patients with Integumentary Conditions
In this course, students will study patient/client management concepts pertaining to disorders of the integumentary system across the lifespan. Major topics include physical therapy assessment and management of integumentary dysfunction associated with burns, traumatic injury, infection, vascular disease, and pressure/mechanical wounds. Current trends in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds are also explored. Students are expected to use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 675 - Niche Practices in Physical Therapy
This course introduces the student to niches that are being created in the continually evolving job market in Physical Therapy. Students learn about the Physical Therapy approach to primary and secondary prevention as well as wellness strategies for some of the more innovative settings in which Physical Therapy is practiced.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of PHTH 686 and 687 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 676 - PT Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions III
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions with a specific focus on the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices for extremity and spinal disorders. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems that require the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 677 - Clinical Experience II
Clinical Experience II
Credits: 8
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PHTH 678 - Clinical Experience III
Clinical Experience III
Credits: 8
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PHTH 685 - Clinical Education Experience II
This course provide clinical experiences of eight weeks duration in an approved
health care setting center. This is a supervised, direct-patient care experience
that allows students to put problem-solving theories into practical application
and to develop effective and efficient approaches for physical therapy management.
Prerequisites & Notes
All PHTH courses through PHTH 665.
Credits: 6
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PHTH 686 - Clinical Education Experience III
This course provides clinical experiences of eight weeks duration in an approved
health care setting center. This is a supervised, direct-patient care experience
that allows students to put problem-solving theories into practical application
and to develop effective and efficient approaches for physical therapy management.
Prerequisites & Notes
All PHTH courses through PHTH 665.
Credits: 6
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PHTH 687 - Clinical Education Experience IV
This is the last clinical education experience in a series of four clinical education courses. This course is designed to have students continue to increase problem solving skills and further develop effective and efficient approaches for physical therapy patient management.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 685 and 686.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 690 - Service Learning in Physical Therapy
Students participate in a community service project relevant to the field of Physical Therapy. Students are introduced to service learning and then develop service learning projects under the auspices of faculty working within the Campus Rehabilitation Clinic. Students have the opportunity to conduct an abbreviated needs assessment, provide intervention, measure outcomes and present their project to their peers. Students may collaborate with other PT students and PTA students.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 692 - Individual Study in Physical Therapy
This course provides an opportunity for the student to work on an individual basis with a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy. The student will be responsible for designing objectives and selecting methods of study with the direction of the faculty member. The learning experience may include specialized study, research, and clinical applications that further his/her personal and professional growth in physical therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major.
Credits: 1-3
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PHTH 694 - Practice Management in Physical Therapy I
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of management as they apply to the administration and direction of physical therapy services. Included are fiscal management and legal practice standards.
Credits: 1
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