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Sports Injury Therapy ™
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3-Year |
Course Description |
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Course
Code |
Approx Hrs** |
Course Description |
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AREB 109 |
120 |
Advanced Rehabilitation
This course presents information on
the latest trends in sports injury rehabilitation
and sport specific conditioning programs. The
course will examine the basic components of a
successful rehabilitation program, from goals of
rehabilitation to the tools of rehabilitation.
The student will gain experience at developing
isolated joint exercises and kinetic chain exercise
programs for various sports injuries. |
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ADVT 109/ ADVT 209 |
120 |
Advanced Techniques
This course will provide the student
with the theory and technique of muscle energy,
myofascial release and strain/counter strain. |
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ANAT 109/ ANAT 209/ ANAT 309 |
360 |
Anatomy
Delivered over 3 semesters, this
course will provide a fundamental
knowledge of the structures of the
human body and how these structures
relate to one another. Both
regional and systemic approaches
will be used to study cell anatomy,
muscle testing and special
orthopedic tests. |
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ASMT 109/ ASMT 209/ ASMT 309 |
180 |
Assessment
Delivered over 3 semesters, this
course will provide the
clarification of the nature and
extent of a problem through the
inspection of the anatomy, bone and
soft tissue palpation, range of
motion testing, neurological
testing, muscle testing and special
orthopedic tests. |
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BMEC 109 |
120 |
Biomechanics
This course provides the student
with an appreciation for the
esthetics of movement in sport and
to be able to biomechanically
analyze complex body movements
utilizing basic principles of
physics. This course enables the
student to develop skill at
analyzing static and dynamic joint
mechanics. This aids in injury
assessment and the development of
functional rehabilitation programs.
The student will be able to analyze
joint function and explain
associated muscular activity during
daily activities and in the sporting
environment. These principles will
be used to return the athlete to
their sport with restored normal
function. |
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BUDC 109 |
30 |
Business / Documentation
This course will provide the student
with the tools they require to make
the best decisions, both
professional and financial, and to
comply with government regulations.
An overview of the practical
considerations required in operating
a successful rehabilitation clinic.
This course is to give the student
an understanding of how to
effectively handle insurance
claims. The student will gain an
understanding and develop skills to
write medical legal reports,
referrals to physicians, monthly
reports, invoicing, and any
additional forms and paperwork. |
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CLDM 109 |
30 |
Clinical Decision Making
This course will be based on case
studies, further developing the
problem solving model introduced in
Critical Thinking (CRTH 104) to help
bring together all aspects of
learning throughout the massage
therapy program. |
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COMM 109 |
120 |
Communications
This course presents information on
the client/therapist relationship
and ethics within the context of
Massage Therapy Act and College of
Massage Therapists Ontario Standards
Practice. |
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COND 109 |
60 |
Conditions
Building on the knowledge from EMER
209 students will develop the
preseason, prevent, event and post
event plans of action for the
treatment of sports injuries.
Students will be presented with an
overview of sports injuries to
various areas of the body. |
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EMER 109 |
80 |
Emergency Care
This course consists of both
theoretical and practical
applications of emergency conditions
for the sports injury therapist.
The role of the therapist
(prevention, assessment and
treatment of emergency first aid
conditions) is studied in the
classroom and a laboratory format.
The student will be able to
recognize and manage emergency
situations such as spinal and head
injuries, environmental problems
such as shock, hypothermia and heat
stress, abdominal injuries,
fractures, strains, sprains and
first aid situations. |
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EXPY 109 / EXPY 209 |
120 |
Exercise Physiology
Delivered over 2 semesters, this
course provides the student with an
understanding of human systems
response to physical activity. This
will include muscular strength,
power and endurance, flexibility and
nutrition for recovery and
regeneration. Isolated exercise
conditioning, reconditioning for
sport, rehabilitation and injury
prevention will be studied. |
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HYDRO 109 |
60 |
Hydrotherapy
This course will introduce the
student to aspects of hydrotherapy
that can be implemented into
treatment plans for patients. The
student will learn through both
theoretical and practical
applications of water. |
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IPHA 109 |
30 |
Introduction to Pharmacology
The student is introduced to the
concepts of pharmacology both in the
clinical and sports setting. |
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RESE 109 |
30 |
Introduction to Research
This course introduces the
fundamental concepts regarding
research and associated
methodologies. The primary purpose
of this course is that the student
becomes familiar with basic research
principles including the scientific
method, data collection,
manipulation and interpretation.
Varying types of research designs
will be presented and discussed,
along with an overview of the
various article types. Considerable
time will be devoted to discussion
and critical analysis of articles,
both qualitative and quantitative in
nature, to illustrate the strengths,
weaknesses and possible flaws. The
student will also engage in data
preparation and transcript
organization exercises for public
presentation and publication of
their findings. |
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MODL 109/ MODL 209 |
120 |
Modalities
This course will provide the student
with a good knowledge base about
electrical therapeutic modalities
and their uses. This course will
give the student a chance to gain
theoretical knowledge about various
therapeutic modalities including
their techniques of application,
indications and contraindications.
Also, the student will learn the
specifications and parameters to
obtain optimum tissue healing for
each modality. The modalities
included are therapeutic heat and
cold, therapeutic ultrasounds,
interferential current therapy,
LASER, electrical muscle
stimulation, microcurrent,
transcutaneous and electrical nerve
stimulation. A review of tissue
response to injury will also be
conducted demonstrating how the
prompt introduction of therapeutic
modalities will help to decrease
healing time for various injuries. |
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PATH 109/ PATH 209 |
180 |
Pathology
Delivered over 2 semesters, this
course introduces the fundamental
concepts of cell injury and disease,
consequent tissue damage and
ultimately death. Throughout this
course, unique technologies and
classification systems pertaining to
the art and science of pathology as
related to the human body are
utilized to promote ease of
understanding and comprehension. |
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PHYS 109/ PHYS 209/ PHYS 309/ PHYS
409 |
360 |
Physiology
Delivered over 4 semesters, this
course will introduce the student to
the science that studies the
function of the human body and the
physical and chemical factors of the
process involved. This course will
consist of some case study work
which will require individual and
group efforts to solve physiological
questions. |
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PROT 109 |
60 |
Protective Techniques
This course provides the student
with the identification and
application of supportive and
preventative bracing products. The
principles used to design protective
equipment will also be examined. |
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THTN 109/ THTN 209/ THTN 309 |
390 |
Theory and Techniques
Delivered over 3 semesters, this
course will introduce the student to
current understanding of the
physiological effects of massage
theory through integration of
academic curriculum and clinical
issues and practice. The student
will learn to approach their work in
a sensitive, reasoning manner based
on knowledge of tissue behaviour and
tissue needs, the effects of massage
on body tissues and systems, and the
general principles of anatomy,
physiology and pathology. The
student will learn to develop safe
and effective treatment plans,
including consideration of the
client as a whole. |
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TRMT 109/ TRMT 209/ TRMT 309 |
300 |
Treatments
This course is the systemic approach
of the investigation and treatments
of numerous conditions causing pain
and dysfunction. The course will
examine soft tissue injuries (ie.
Muscle, tendon, ligament, joint
capsule) circulatory, respiratory,
central nervous system, peripheral
nervous system and connective tissue
disorders. |
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SNUT 109 |
30 |
Sports Nutrition
This course builds on the nutrition
knowledge of the student and further
develops the knowledge with sports
application. |
