2012-2013 Catalog (all pages) - Ohlone College

224 9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF COURSES
PE-394A2
PE-394A3
PE-396A2
PE-397A2
PTA-101
Adaptive Physical Education – Aquatics
36.00 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: Statement from student’s physician stating
medical limitations
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is designed to meet the needs of the physically
limited student in a physical education activity class.
Individualized instruction for water safe disabled students.
(GC)
Adaptive Physical Education – Aquatics
54.00 hrs lab
Units: 1.00
Prerequisite: Statement from student’s physician stating
medical limitations
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is designed to meet the needs of the physically
limited student in a physical education activity class.
Individualized instruction for water safe disabled students.
(GC)
Adaptive Physical Education – Striding
36.00 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: Statement from student’s physician stating
medical limitations
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is designed to meet the needs of the physically
limited student in a physical education activity class.
Individualized cardiovascular conditioning and gradual
endurance exercises are utilized. (GC)
Adaptive Physical Education – Exercise
36.00 hrs lab
Units: 0.50
Prerequisite: Statement from student’s physician stating
medical limitations
Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC
This course is designed to meet the needs of the physically
limited student in a physical education activity class.
Individualized fitness and general exercises are utilized. (GC)
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Division: Health Sciences and Environmental Studies
Introduction to Physical Therapy
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Advisory: BIOL-103A and BIOL-103B
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course introduces students to the field of physical therapy
by covering the history and ethics of the profession as they
relate to the health care system. The course will cover the
development of the team approach in health care delivery,
philosophies of rehabilitation, patient relationships, and the
psychosocial impact of illness and injury. Also emphasized is
the scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant. Course
content includes observational experiences in patient care
settings. (GR)
PTA-102
PTA-103
PTA-104
PTA-105A
PTA-105B
Pathology
54.00 hrs lecture
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA Program; all graded PTA
courses must be passed with a grade of C or better
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course introduces common pathological conditions with
emphasis on the following systems: musculoskeletal,
circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary. The
role of physical therapy in the treatment of these conditions is
covered, as well as interventions commonly performed by the
physical therapist assistant. (GR)
Kinesiology I
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA program; all graded PTA
courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course deals with the biomechanical principles of the
trunk and lower extremities. It includes the kinesiological
functions of muscles and muscle groups. Clinical
manifestations of muscle dysfunction are covered, as well as
techniques for joint measurement. Assessment by manual
muscle testing and gait analysis is also covered. (GR)
Kinesiology II
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA program; PTA-103; all
graded PTA courses must be passed with grade of C or better
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course is a continuation of Kinesiology I and deals with
the biomechanical principles of the cervical, upper extremities,
and thoracic area of the body. It includes the kinesiological
functions of muscles and muscle groups. Clinical
manifestations of muscle dysfunction are covered, as well as
techniques for joint measurement. Assessment by manual
testing and activities of daily living are presented. (GR)
Therapeutic Exercise I
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Admission into PTA program, PTA-102, PTA-103;
all graded PTA courses must be completed with a grade of C
or better
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course teaches the use of exercise as a preventative and
rehabilitative modality for the treatment of pathological
conditions. Emphasis is placed on the design and application
of exercise programs to improve, maintain, and offset the
effects of various pathological conditions on the body. (GR)
Therapeutic Exercise II
36.00 hrs lecture, 54.00 hrs lab
Units: 3.00
Prerequisite: Admission into the PTA program, PTA-105A; all
graded PTA courses must be passed with a grade of C or
better
Accepted For Credit: CSU
This course is a continuation of PTA-105A. The emphasis is on
rehabilitation exercise programs, testing, and documentation.
Programs on balance training, work hardening, water as
rehabilitation medium, and specific orthopedic and amputee
rehabilitation programs are demonstrated and discussed. (GR)
2012-2013 OHLONE COLLEGE CATALOG