Course Description
Etiology and remediation of lack of physical function caused by neurological, cardiorespiratory, sensory, and/or musculoskeletal and developmental anomalies. Responses to exercise and physical restoration of function from injury or disability in children and adults.
Athena Title
THERAPEUTIC EXER
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PEDS 7610
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will be able to: 1. Apply exercise physiology and kinesiology concepts to remediation of physical function. 2. Use appropriate medical terminology in reference to children and adults with loss of function. 3. Explain etiologies of disabling conditions and their influences on physical and motor development. 4. Identify the major conditions that originate from neurological, musculoskeletal, sensory, and cardiorespiratory anomalies. 5. Demonstrate competence in habilitating, rehabilitating, or remediating individuals through exercise/activity interventions.
Topical Outline
1. Exercise physiology review 2. Physiological principles for conditioning 3. Goals and indications for exercise and sport performance 4. Methods for evaluating fitness and responses to exercise 5. Exercise for physical development and sports performance
Syllabus
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