This course provides an understanding of normal human growth, maturation and aging. Emphasis will be placed on acquisition and adaptation of functional motor skills throughout the life span. In addition to lectures, the student will participate in various laboratory activities, which will enable him to facilitate the components of movement necessary for life skills. The student will learn and perform developmental and functional assessments appropriate for individuals of specific ages. This course provides an introduction to professional writing, research methods, literature searches, and critical analysis of journal articles.
Emphasis is placed on online search methods and Internet resources.
This is the first full-time clinical experience for the graduate physical therapy student. During this four-week internship the student will be assessed on independent functioning in a clinical setting. The student will be asked to delegate, supervise and assess the impact of delegation. Potential problems can be identified early during daily exposure to the realities of current practice. The student can reflect on and reaffirm their career choice and begin to understand relationships within the health care delivery system.