Summer Springboard
Kinesiology & Physical Therapy
ACADEMIC COURSE
EXPLORE THE FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY WITH A HANDS-ON APPROACH TO HEALING, MOVEMENT, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Course Highlights
- Gain foundational knowledge of medical concepts related to injury, disability, and pain, with a focus on rehabilitation.
- Learn how the body moves using techniques such as range of motion measurements, endurance testing, and outcome measures.
- Develop basic assessment skills including ROM, flexibility, strength, gait analysis, and balance evaluation.
- Practice hands-on manual skills like palpation, manual muscle testing, sports taping, and soft tissue mobilization (with and without tools).
- Explore career options and key differences among health professions like Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Personal Training, and Kinesiology.
- Visit local physical therapy clinics and organizations and interact with professionals in the field.
Summer Springboard
Kinesiology & Physical Therapy
Course Overview
When someone has trouble moving or is injured, what can truly help is a non-invasive discipline that helps evaluate and improve mobility and relieve pain. Physical therapy might be just what they need. In this program, you will learn the basics of human anatomy, movement fundamentals, and exercise principles while doing lab work and clinical education.
Students will also gain a basic understanding and learn the physical therapy requirements and the many job opportunities this field can provide through various specialties. Learn to make a positive change in the community by empowering others through physical and mental health.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Outcome #1
Develop basic skills; Gait assessment (i.e., learning how to walk), balance assessment, and functional assessment (transfers, bed mobility)
Outcome #2
Learn how the body moves through various techniques and tools, such as range of motion measurements, endurance testing, and outcome measures.
Outcome #3
Practice manual skills such as palpation, manual muscle testing, and massage therapy
Outcome #4
Familiarize yourself with standardized document patient techniques
