ESS 321 - Readings in Rehabilitation Research (1 semester hour)

Semester Hours: 1
This course will focus on the review of contemporary research reviews, meta-analyses, and original research articles. Articles for inclusion will be characterized by their global appeal as it relates to common presenting problems in orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurophysiological, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation. The focus of the articles may be epidemiological and/or evaluate the methods and efficacy of clinical interventions and patient care, with a focus on evidence-based outcomes. The first portion of the course will be based on professor-led review and discussion of research. The second portion of the course will focus on research topics chosen and presented by the students.

Pre-requisites: ESS 143 - Introduction to Exercise Science with a C or better; BIO 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 semester hours) and BIO 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 semester hours), each with a grade of a C or better, or consent of the instructor.

Offered: Spring.