Also to include physiological and sociological problems and ways to adjust and adapt to them. The study of psychological assessment techniques and intervention strategies in an effort to help individuals to achieve their optimal performance in physical activities. A study of exercise principles and how they apply to injury rehabilitation. Students will learn how the body reacts to injury and healing and how exercise affects the healing phase. Students will learn how and when to apply various phases of rehabilitation as well as how to apply isometric, isotonic and isokinetic exercises.
Emphasis is also on immediate, short, and long-term rehabilitation goals.
Also included are pertinent legal issues as they relate to physical education and sports. A study of the process of evaluation, identification and rehabilitative techniques for sports-related injuries as they pertain to the upper extremities of the body. Emphasis is placed on preparing the physical educator to help people become more efficient in their performance of motor skills. A study of individual physiological needs to include special populations such as those with cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness, hypertension, etc. The student, upon completion of this course, will have learned how to develop programs of exercise and life-style modification.