PTAP 135 - Fundamentals of Therapeutic Exercise

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

The basic principles of therapeutic exercise will be presented. The students will learn fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics and relate them to the musculoskeletal structures of the human body. Both normal and pathologic states will be covered. Students will also learn the types, effects, and modulations of therapeutic exercises and activities, including stretching, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

PTAP 101, PTAP 121, and BIOL 131 or permission from the instructor

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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