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HHD 1020 Physical Therapy & Sport Rehabilitation
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 5/24/25 - 8/9/25
HHD 1020 Physical Therapy & Sport Rehabilitation
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Health Sciences
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HHD 1020
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 48
DESCRIPTION
Physical therapy ranks in Costa Rica and the USA as one of the most desirable careers. Physical Therapists play essential roles in today's health care environment. They contribute along with all health care providers tomaintain, restore, and improve movement, activity and health, enabling individuals of all ages to have optimal functioning and quality of life.
During this course the student will learn history of Physical Therapy, PT core values and principles, mechanical principles applied to human body,an introduction to exercise therapy, massage therapy and physical therapists approach after a stroke.
Understand the role of the physical therapist within the health care system and have a general idea of biomechanics of human body, exercise therapy techniques and massage therapy.
During this course the student will learn history of Physical Therapy, PT core values and principles, mechanical principles applied to human body,an introduction to exercise therapy, massage therapy and physical therapists approach after a stroke.
Understand the role of the physical therapist within the health care system and have a general idea of biomechanics of human body, exercise therapy techniques and massage therapy.