Specialized Therapeutic Exercise Programs

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This class teaches students to anticipate, implement, and monitor the needs of those engaged in specialized therapeutic exercise programming and instruct clients on proper form and technique. Students learn types of therapeutic exercises, common considerations and contraindications for each, specific therapeutic exercise tools (like functional fitness assessments, Range of motion or Time Up and Go), and how to instruct individuals and groups to perform therapeutic exercises with proper modifications, technique and form. By the end of the course, students are able to implement medical professionals therapeutic exercise prescription orders and adapt to individual needs accordingly. Prerequisite(s): SC 363 .