Foundations of Sports Physical Therapy

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This course presents contemporary understandings of the return-to-sport (RTS) process in athletic and active populations, including standardized testing for the upper and lower extremities, spine, and concussion as well as the integration of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors influencing recovery and medical clearance. Learners explore evidence-based approaches to physical therapy assessment, interpretation of functional performance measures, criterion-based progression, and expectations for safe return to activity. Through engaging knowledge checks, collaborative discussions, interactive skill demonstrations, and case-based applications, learners develop a foundation of actionable clinical skills in the field of sports physical therapy. Offered: Subterm E Prerequisite(s): Residential/Hybrid Immersion/Flex: PHT 5526 PHT 5540