PHTH 7300 - WELLNESS: PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

[2 Credits]

Students will learn the role of physical therapy in assessing the health needs of individuals, groups and communities through the development of screening programs and promoting healthy lifestyles. The students will develop a wellness program that addresses preventative medicine, nutrition, and benefits of exercise to enhance the healthy lifestyle of a wellness client. Current trends and concepts of wellness in prevention and health promotion will be addressed.