PHT 5228 - Science of Movement

Hours: 2

In this course, the principles of motor control, motor development, and motor learning are applied to typical movement across the lifespan. Concepts of movement production and task analysis frameworks are applied to typical movement patterns to identify impairments associated with activity limitations and participation restrictions. Students learn the principles of typical gait production and gait analysis and are introduced to gait deviations.
Offered: Subterm D
Prerequisite(s): Residential PHT 5151, PHT 5156, PHT 5161, PHT 5162C, PHT 5166C; Flex PHT 5139, PHT 5159, PHT 5162C, PHT 5164C

Students must successfully complete all courses in the previous term and subterm of the DPT program. For policy details, see Repeating a Course .