They will be filmed while teaching a short section of a lab and then self evaluate themselves. The students will keep an ongoing information sheet about their experiences as a laboratory assistant. Students will participate in the teaching of labs to the MPT professional students and be involved in the creating of assessment tools for these students. In addition, they must give at least one and no more than two lectures to these students and lead some laboratory sessions. They will also construct and justify a curriculum for physical therapy students.
Emphasis is on neuroanatomical and neurophysiological aspects of neuroscience and neuroplasticity.
Applies physiology principles to rehabilitation science. This course also covers systemic and cellular levels of study and current research. Covers theoretical applications of the principles of biomechanics, Kinematics, Kinetics, and transarticular forces and moments. Covers cellular aspects of compensatory and rehabilitative adaptations. The course details muscle, bone, and connective tissue aspects.