PHT 1128C Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
   This course is a lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the basic principles of biomechanics and kinesiology as they pertain to human movement. The student will obtain a greater knowledge of the osteology of the human body and will learn to identify anatomical landmarks through palpation skills. The student will also receive detailed instruction in mycology and neurology of the abdomen, back, pelvic girdle and lower extremities as well as introduction to the upper extremity, head and neck. Manual muscle testing, basic therapeutic exercise, and gain evaluation will also be included in this course.

PHT 1129C Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology II
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisites: PHT 1128C and PHT 1250C
This is a lecture/laboratory course designed to give the student detailed instruction in the mycology and neurology of the face, neck, shoulder girdle, and upper extremities. The lab portion of the course will teach manual muscle testing and basic therapeutic exercise and will enable the student to identify anatomical landmarks through palpation skills. The course also covers basic neuroanatomy and motor learning as they relate to physical therapy.

PHT 1213C Physical Therapy Principles and Procedures
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits. Prerequisites: PHT 1128C and PHT 1250C
This is a lecture/laboratory course that introduces the student to the theory and practical applications of the modalities and treatment procedures used in physical therapy. The physiological effects, indications, and contraindications and application of these treatments are presented. These include thermal and mechanical agents, electrical stimulation, and chest physical therapy.

PHT 1250C Introduction to Basic Patient Care
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
This is a lecture/laboratory course in which the student is introduced to principles and techniques of safe patient care. The student performs basic physical therapy activities and modalities. Emphasis will be on the development of psychomotor skills and an understanding of patient safety and general indications/contraindications associated with each procedure.

PHT 1801L Clinical Education I
12 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisites: PHT 1129C, PHT 1213C, and PSY 2012
This course provides the opportunity for the student to deal with patient care on a daily basis and begin to operate in a professional clinical setting. Observation, interpersonal skills, and application of skills learned in the classroom under close supervision are the primary emphasis of the affiliation.

PHT 2220C Therapeutic Exercises in Physical Therapy I
1 hr. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 2 credits. Prerequisites: PHT 1128C and PHT 1250C
This is a lecture/laboratory course which provides an overview of the neurophysiological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular basis for the application of therapeutic exercise. The course introduces the student to various types of exercise, exercise equipment, and general exercise protocols.

PHT 2221C Therapeutic Exercises in Physical Therapy II
1 hr. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 2 credits. Prerequisites: PHT 1801L and PHT 2220C
This lecture/laboratory course provides advanced study of the neurophysiological, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular basis for the application of therapeutic exercises. The student will learn various advanced therapeutic exercise techniques to treat patients with specific cardiovascular, orthopedic, post-surgical and neurological diagnoses. 

PHT 2252C Orthopedic Disabilities and Rehabilitation
3 hrs. Lecture, 2 hrs. Lab, 4 credits. Prerequisite: PHT 1801L
This is a lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce the student to orthopedic diseases, syndromes, and injuries with emphasis on those conditions most commonly treated in physical therapy rehabilitation.

POS 1112 State and Local Government
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Provides students with a comparative study of American state governments and political processes with emphasis on Florida. Structures and functions of state governments, as well as federal-state relations and state-local relations, are emphasized. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000

POS 2041 American National Government
3 hrs., 3 credits.
Major objectives are for students to gain a knowledge of the principles of the United States constitution and the structure and the machinery of the formal institutions of national government. Topics covered are the general area of politics and American culture; American Constitutionalism; public opinion and interest groups; political parties; campaigns and elections; the legislative process; the presidency; the federal bureaucracy and presidential staff; the judicial process; civil rights and civil liberties; American federalism; and American politics in world affairs. Students should learn, based on readings and materials presented in class, to formulate and express their conclusions and interpretations of important political events and considerations. Gordon Rule word requirement: 2,000