THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

Course Code:
PTA 208
Active Term:
Summer Term
/ All Years
Course Description:
This course examines the anatomy and physiology of exercise and the principles and application of exercise to pathologic conditions. Exercise techniques used to enhance strength, power, flexibility, endurance, postural control, balance, circulation and coordination are discussed. Development of exercise programs to correct specific postural abnormalities, muscle weakness and joint limitaitons are emphasized.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:

PTA 101/104, PTA 207

Corequisites:

PTA 218

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