Course Catalog » Physical Therapy 112C

Subject: Physical Therapy
Course Number: 112C
Course Title: Motor Control Across the Lifespan: Geriatrics
Units: 1.5
School: Graduate Division
Department: Physical Therapy Program

Course Description: This required course for DPT student will teach clinical reasoning and practical skills required for effective physical therapy evaluation and treatment of older adults. Students will learn about the biopsychosocial changes in the aging adult and their associated clinical consequences especially as applied to changes in functional mobility and balance. This will be accomplished through didactic lecture, small group problem-based learning, web-based learning modules, and laboratory activities.
Prerequisites: PHYS THER 200A, PHYS THER 112A, PHYS THER 112B
Restrictions: Third-year students in the DPT program.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Lab-Skills, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: J. Bergh
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Winter
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No