ESS 322 - Introduction to Physical Rehabilitation (1 semester hour)

Semester Hours: 1
This course introduces students to the physical rehabilitation professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training. Course content also introduces principles of tissue injury and recovery, principles of patient and client management, a broad introduction to evaluation components and treatment interventions, and finding and reading different levels of research. Special issues of payment models and reimbursement requirements will be introduced conceptually and broadly.

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 C or better, or consent of instructor.

Offered: Fall.