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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

    

An experimental program for those with demonstrated skills and formal training in the science of sports physical therapy.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. 32-48 semester/48-72 quarter credits
  2. Critical Analysis, Annotated Bibliography, Proposal and Thesis
  3. Two years to complete all but a possible 9 credits
  4. 25%-50% concentration from core curriculum
  5. Minimum of 36 quarter credits through this program.

PREREQUISITES:

  1. A bachelor degree in this field; a recognized license in the field; certified professional membership in the field, including any laboratory, practicum, clinical requirements, or licensure qualifications.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

DISTANCE EDUCATION

CURRICULUM:

(CORE REQUIREMENTS)


Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Sport Psychology
Scientific Factors Affecting Human Performance
Principles of Natural Science
Exercise Physiology
Functional Anatomy
Neuroanatomy
Kinesiology
Rehabilitation
Histophathology
Physiology and Nutrition of Sport
Practicum in Athletic Training
Sports Biomechanics
Statistical Procedures in Education
Research Methodology

COURSE OUTLINES / SYLLABI
1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 315

              Title:         Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Basic theories and techniques used in atheletic training. Prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries emphasized.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 317

              Title:         Sport Psychology

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: The application of research findings from psychology and selected fields as they apply to coaching , teaching and motor learning in sports.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 321

              Title:         Scientific Factors Affecting Human Performance

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Assessment and analysis of human performance through the application of basic principles and current research in biomechanics and exercise physiology.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 331

              Title:         Principles of Natural Science

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will know current methods of research and data analyses.

  2. Course Description: Coverage includes basic concepts as to the origin, organization, evolution and interaction of matter, life and the universe, as well as an investigation of scientific methods.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 335

              Title:         Exercise Physiology

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: A study of the changes in physiologic parameters with exercise. Includes muscle physiology and cardiovascular and respiratory responses to work. Basic exercise programs such as isokinetic and progressive resistive exercises are explored. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 340

              Title:         Functional Anatomy

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Emphasis in this course will be on the analysis of movement. Included will be the analysis of simple exercise patterns, locomotion and the evaluation of normal and abnormal gait patterns. The anatomic, biomechanic and neurophysiologic principles necessary to understand movement and movement analysis are presented.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 343

              Title:         Neuroanatomy

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will be able to critically analyze a problem in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Study of the microscopic and gross structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems and the electrochemical events and mechanisms which integrate and control body functions in both normal and abnormal states.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 350

              Title:         Kinesiology

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Examination of the principles underlying human motion. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to anlayze human motion and learning to select appropriate exercise to improve human motor performance.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 362

              Title:         Rehabilitation

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: A problem-solving approach to treating patients with amputation or spinal cord injury. Topics include etiology, pathology, evaluation and treatment during the acute and rehabilitation phase of care.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 373

              Title:         Histophathology

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will know current methods of research and development.

  2. Course Description: Study of the fundamental concepts of disease-producing mechanisms and pathological processes, emphasizing cellular, tissue and organ changes in disease. Discussion of inflammation, atrophy, hypertrophy, degeneration, necrosis, neoplasis and infection.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 403

              Title:         Physiology and Nutrition of Sport

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Physiology of training, energy systems, strength, endurance, speed, power. Diets for specific conditions and sports. Special reference to growth, development and individual differences.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 411

              Title:         Practicum in Atheletic Training

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Introduction to basic clinical experience working in an athletic training room.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 421

              Title:         Sports Biomechanics

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: Student will learn by doing practical work in field of concentration.

  2. Course Description: Basic anatomical, kinesiological and mechanical aspects of movement with specific applications to competitive individual, dual and team sports.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden

1. Course Designation:

1.1        School:   Life, Health and Environmental Science

1.2         Department:   Sports Physical Therapy

1.3         Course Number:      SPT 431

              Title:         Research Methodology

1.4          Recommended Text List:

    FACULTY AND/OR STUDENT WILL SELECT A CURRENT EDITION


  1. Course Objectives: To familiarize students with the basic research skills appropriate to the master level of competancy, allowing for both application and verification.

  2. Course Description: This course is designed to develop proficiency in methods of research, including data collection, data analysis, experimental design, reliability testing and appropriate research skills. Originality is encouraged through innovation and daring.

  3. Partial List of Faculty:
    1. Bernandus Van Wingerden



 
  • DOCTOR OF JURISPRUDENCE
  • JURIS DOCTOR
  • MASTER OF LAWS
  • BACHELOR OF LAWS
  • DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL HYGIENE/NUTRITION
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LIFE SCIENCE
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTROMEDICAL SCIENCES
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION
  • DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
  • DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
  • MASTER IN DIRECTED STUDIES
  • BACHELOR IN DIRECTED STUDIES
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FAMILY COUNSELING
  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COUNSELING
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • MASTER OF ARTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
  • MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
  • ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
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