PTH630: Sports Injury Mgmt & Prevention

Level
Doctoral
School
College of Health and Natural Science
Credits 2
This New Hampshire based course provides students information and knowledge concerning prevention, mechanisms, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injury. Emphasis will be on sports evaluations, treatments and prevention of injury by incorporating principles related to cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength training, muscular endurance, plyometrics, speed and agility training. Topics include neurology, orthopedics, sports physical therapy and alternative medicine/complimentary therapies. Prerequisite: Successful completion of prior coursework.