PTA-118: Exercise Techniques I

Catalog Info

Title when registering
Exercise Techniques I
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
PTA-102, PTA-110, PTA-132, and PTA-168
Co-requisites
PTA-122
Course Description

Provides instruction in therapeutic exercise procedures utilized by physical therapist assistants. Topics include assessment of joint motion and muscle strength, implications of range of motion (ROM) and muscle testing for exercise prescription, types of exercise, basic exercise programs, and the use of exercise equipment. Theory only-no lab activities.

Office Contact
School of Health and Human Services: 313-845-9877, hhsinfo@hfcc.edu, Health Careers Education Ctr, Room: G-132
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2022 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.