The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of appropriate rehabilitation principles and techniques based on current rationale.  The scope is inclusive of approaches applicable to common sports medicine problems.  An attempt will be made to learn why and when to apply specific exercise techniques. 

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to

1.  Understand and apply basic mechanical and physiological principles

     to rehabilitation techniques

2.  Use objective measurements results (muscular strength, endurance, range of motion)  

     as a basis for developing individualized rehabilitation or reconditioning programs

3.  Interpret the results on injury assessment and to determine an appropriate

     rehabilitation or reconditioning plan to return the patient to physical activity

4.  Define the basic components of activity-specific functional progressions in a

     therapeutic exercise program

5.  Describe the mechanical principles applied to the design and use of rehabilitation or

     reconditioning exercise equipment (e.g. leverage, force).

6.  Describe the indications, contraindications, theory, and principles for the

     incorporation of various contemporary therapeutic exercises.

7.  Interpret physician notes, post-operative notes, and physician prescriptions as they

     pertain to therapeutic exercise.

1.  Course Requirements:

     a.    Completion of written exams

     b.    Completion of announced and unannounced quizzes                                               

     c.    Class attendance

     d.    Completion of DLS write ups

.  Grading Scale:

                                      90-100% of total points         = A

                                      80-89% of total points           = B

                                      70-79% of total points           = C

                                      60-69% of total points           = D

                                      Below 60% of total points    = F

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Class attendance is mandatory.  Three (3) unexcused absences from lecture periods will serve to lower a student’s grade one letter.  Attendance at written examinations is mandatory.  Absence without prior approval will result in a grade of zero being recorded for the exam.

 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Midwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s disability and complies with Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).If you have a physical, learning, sensory or psychological disability and require accommodations, please let your instructor know as soon as possible. You will need to register with, and provide documentation of your disability to the Counseling and Disability Office at 940-397-4618 or in Clark Student Center, Room 108.

ACADEMIC HONESTY/DISHONESTY

Midwestern State University is built upon a strong foundation of integrity, respect, and trust, All members of the university community have a responsibility to be honest and the right to expect honesty from others.  Any form of academic dishonesty is unacceptable to our community and will not be tolerated.

Plagiarism is strictly forbidden on any course assignment. (This includes class notes and fellow students work!)  All, work, besides your own, should be cited and a reference given.  Do not misrepresent nay of your efforts on any academic task for which you will receive a grade.  

Student Honor Creed

“As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so.”

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one’s own, work or ideas which are not entirely one’s own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

DEFINITIONS.

 A.    ACADEMIC DISHONESTY.  An action attempted or performed that misrepresents one’s involvement in an academic endeavor in any way, or assists another student in misrepresenting his or her involvement in an academic endeavor.  Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited

1. Plagiarism:  presenting the work (i.e., ideas, data, creations) of another, wholly or in part, as one’s own work without customary and proper acknowledgement of sources and extent of use, unless authorized by the instructor
2.  Cheating:  using information, study aids, notes, materials, devices, or collaboration not explicitly approved by the instructor.  For example: doing a class assignment for someone else or allowing someone to copy one’s assignment; copying from, or assisting, another student during an examination; or stealing, or otherwise improperly obtaining, copies of an examination before or after its administration.
3. Fraud:  altering or inventing data, research, or citations for an academic endeavor; fabricating, forging or otherwise misrepresenting to an instructor or an institution one’s past or current academic or professional activities; impersonating someone or allowing oneself to be impersonated for an examination or other academic endeavor; using a ghost writer, commercial or otherwise, for any type of assignment.
4. Violation of Standards:  violations against ethical and professional standards required by individual University programs, academic courses, and clinical programs that may result in qualification for entry into a profession that maintains standards of conduct. 
5. Multiple Submissions:  submitting, wholly or in part, the same academic endeavor to earn credit in two or more courses without explicit approval by all concerned instructors.
6. Interference/Obstruction: interfering with academic efforts of other students to gain unfair advantage for personal academic advancement.  Interference may include but is not limited to, sabotage, harassment, tampering, bribery, or intimidation of another student.
7. Complicity:  assisting another person in any act of academic dishonesty as defined above.

 B.     ACADEMIC ENDEAVOR.  Any student activity undertaken to earn University credit or meet some other University program requirement.  Examples of academic endeavors include, but are not limited to:

1. Course assignments (written/oral, projects, research, exhibitions of work)
2. Exams (written/oral, quizzes)
3. Clinical assignments (internships, rotations, practica)
4. Presentations (on and off campus)
5. Publications
6. Independent study coursework
7. Plan B papers/projects, theses, dissertations
8.  Student media associated with academic credit

Students are expected to do their own work at all times. This includes all tests, papers, quizzes, projects, reports, and notebooks.  Plagiarism of any authors (even fellow classmates) work will not be tolerated.

Copying of materials using a previous student’s work, notebook, etc. will not be tolerated.  Students who miss class will need to get notes from other students. HOWEVER, IT IS EXPECTED THAT THIS WORK WILL BE REDONE IN THEIR OWN WORDS. Students using computers, word processors, etc. may not share discs or other materials between each other.  To do so will be considered the same as copying of materials.  In all cases students who allow for the copying of materials will be treated just like the student who does the copying.

STUDENTS WHO ARE FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY WILL HAVE A GRADE OF ZERO RECORDED FOR THE INVOLVED PAPER, TEST, QUIZ, PROJECT, REPORT OR NOTEBOOK.  FURTHERMORE THESE STUDENTS WILL BE REFERRED TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERISTY COMMITTEE FOR THE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINNARY ACTION

EMERGENCY EXIT PROCEDURES

In the event of an emergency please evacuate the room in an orderly fashion through the nearest exit.  The nearest exit is either through either set of doors at the front of the room. Follow the exit signs to the nearest available exit.

Once exiting the building, please meet your instructor at: across the street from D. L. Ligon in front of the tennis courts.

The fire extinguisher is located immediately outside of the classroom by the door to the left of the podium

MSU ALERT

All students are encouraged to participate in the University’s emergency warning system “MSU ALERT”. Because of this your cell phone should be set to vibrate.  If all of our phones go off at the same time we should take the appropriate action. 

If your cell phone vibrates by itself please ignore it and continue with class.