Nutrition, Wellness & Patient Educ (DPT 782)
Term: 2024-2025 20 Spring
Schedule
Mon, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (1/6/2025 - 2/27/2025) Location: MAIN BRCHM 301
Wed, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (1/6/2025 - 2/27/2025) Location: MAIN BRCHM 301
Description
This course examines the concept of whole person care as it relates to physical therapy. This course will emphasize three dimensions of wellness: physical, mental, and social wellness in the context of physical therapy for a single patient, as well as application in a larger community platform. Students will discuss the effects of exercise, nutrition, and the environment on a healthy lifestyle, and will demonstrate proficiency in the assessment of fitness, and exercise prescription. Additionally, students will explore educational theories, principles, and methodologies relevant to the role of a physical therapist as an educator in a variety of settings, with added emphasis on preparing the student to provide clinical education to future physical therapy students. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize educational concepts and theories in the design, implementation, practice, and evaluation of learning experiences used in the education of patients, students,