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Dina Brooks, PhD, PT,
Brenda Mori, BScPT, MSc, PhD,
and
Euson Yeung, PhD, PT
Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise will introduce learners to the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise. Over six weeks learners will explore:
Why physical activity and exercise are important,
Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease,
Exercise and Osteoporosis,
Exercise and Cancer,
Common Sports Injuries,
Exercise and Arthritis
Register for this course and see more details by visiting:
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Syllabus
Intro to the Course & Module 1: Just Keep Moving - Why physical activity and exercise are important
This module will introduce you to concepts of physical activity and exercise. It will share some important information on the benefits of physical activity with you and also identify ways that you can assess your own physical activity levels. We'll also ask you to reflect on your own activity level and ask you to consider if you think you should modify your activity level. We've prepared a great module for you. We have an interesting lecture by Physiotherapist Agnes Makowski, an entertaining video, and some questionnaires for you to complete. We've also prepared a link to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines which we hope you find informative. Lastly, we'll end with a quiz. We hope you enjoy it and as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post them to the discussion board. If you have any questions about the course please contact [email protected]
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Syllabus
Intro to the Course & Module 1: Just Keep Moving - Why physical activity and exercise are important
This module will introduce you to concepts of physical activity and exercise. It will share some important information on the benefits of physical activity with you and also identify ways that you can assess your own physical activity levels. We'll also ask you to reflect on your own activity level and ask you to consider if you think you should modify your activity level. We've prepared a great module for you. We have an interesting lecture by Physiotherapist Agnes Makowski, an entertaining video, and some questionnaires for you to complete. We've also prepared a link to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines which we hope you find informative. Lastly, we'll end with a quiz. We hope you enjoy it and as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post them to the discussion board. If you have any questions about the course please contact [email protected]
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Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 2: Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
Welcome to Module 2! Cardiovascular Disease is one of the most frequent diseases among Canadians. There are many risk factors for CV disease and Inactivity is one of the important ones. In this module you will be guided to do a couple of things. We will ask you to take a risk assessment by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada self test. Then, you will meet Debbie Childerhose who is a physiotherapist and an expert in Cardiovascular disease. We will direct you to watch a video on the importance of exercise and ask you to reflect on your risk factors and any lifestyle or behaviour changes you might consider making. We will share some additional resources with you and then you will be directed to take the quiz for the module. We hope you enjoy this module!
Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 3: Exercise and Osteoporosis
Welcome to Module 3! In this module you will be guided to do a couple of things. First, we want you to reflect if you are doing enough exercise to meet the Osteoporosis Canada recommendations for the amount of exercise people with osteoporosis should do. Next, we’ll suggest that you do a Calculate your calcium intake online survey. This will give you an idea if you are getting enough calcium in your diet and they’ll make some suggestions for you. Next, you’ll get to meet Dr. Judi Laprade who has prepared a lecture for us on osteoporosis and exercise. The 4th component will direct you to watch videos on how to safely do everyday activities. We’ll share some additional resources with you and then you will be directed to take the quiz for the module. We hope you enjoy this module!
Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 4: Exercise and Cancer
Welcome to Module 4. In this module you will be asked to reflect on your potential experience of knowing someone who might have had cancer and how they incorporated exercise into their journey. You’ll get to meet Kristen McDonnell who is our guest lecturer for this session. Next, we’ll ask you to watch a video by Dr. Mike Evans on cancer related Fatigue, then we will guide you into reading some additional information about cancer and physical activity from the Canadian cancer Society. Lastly, you’ll need to take the quiz if you’d like to qualify for the certificate for this MOOC.
Managing your health: the role of physical therapy and exercise module 5: Common Sports Injuries
Did you know that many injuries resulting from playing sports can be prevented? Do you know the best ways to treat common sport-related injuries? In this module, we will help you understand the importance of injury prevention in sport and how to deal with some of the more common ones. First, we will get you to take a quiz to see what you already know about common sports injuries. Then we will introduce you to Meghan Buttle, a sport physiotherapist with expertise in managing sport injuries. We will then get you to take a second quiz to test your knowledge again. Remember, you'll need to take these quizzes if you'd like to qualify for the certificate for this MOOC. So, listen carefully to Meghan's video as she talks about the role of physical therapists in preventing and managing sports injuries.
Managing your health: The role of physical therapy and exercise module 6: Exercise and Arthritis
Welcome to module 6: Exercise and Arthritis. Do you or someone you know have aches and pains in your joints because of arthritis? Did know that exercise is good for you especially if you have arthritis? In this module we will guide you through some of the facts about arthritis and about why exercise is so important for keeping you healthy especially if you have arthritis. Leslie Soever, a physiotherapist with expertise in arthritis will tell you more about this in her video. But before you meet Leslie, we will ask you to do a quiz to see what you already know about arthritis. After you listen to Leslie’s talk, we will get you to complete a scavenger hunt to find exercise recommendations on specific arthritis websites. This will hopefully get you more familiar with these guidelines. Finally, at the end of this module we’ll quiz you again about your knowledge of exercise for people with arthritis, and especially about the role of a physiotherapist in helping people with arthritis to exercise.
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Tailored towards audiences with a background in the physical health disciplines
Instructed by registered physical therapists with specialization in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fields
Provides insights on the management of common health conditions through physical therapy and exercise
Addresses the role of physical activity in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases
Provides guidance on exercise recommendations for individuals with osteoporosis
Emphasizes the importance of exercise for individuals undergoing cancer treatment
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Health & physical therapy for health management
Learners say this course gives engaging assignments and is a largely positive experience. According to students, it largely positive explores importance of exercise and the role of physical therapy in managing health. Students report the course is well received and offers instructors who are knowledgeable.
Assignments and exercises that reinforce learning
"assignments like making out you physical activity and diet plan would help every student to polish their abilities to design plan even for their clients in their professional life."
"The course required me to apply what I learned to my life and to consider my specific risk factors in designing an exercise program - I did not expect that!"
"I found this course to be a valuable learning experience. Exercise truly is medicine; a life safer and more people neeed to know this!"
Expertise and passion of teachers
"The layout was very user friendly and if need be, you could easily review the modules over and over again or go back to peer reviews to grade."
"The course is well organized and presented in a way that can be easily understood by a learner."
"All participants will benefit from the course"
Comprehensive overviews of subject matter
"Excellent, the modules are designed very well, explanation is just right."
"very informative and concise."
"This course has helped me plan my physical therapy ad exercise more systematically and has expanded my knowledge on health problems such as arthritis."
Valuable topics and assignments
"This was a very informative online class."
"i personally recommend this course to all."
"It was really full of informations, which opened me to a world that I will get to love as it's my course of choice for college!"
Lack of clarity in presentations
"production value is low ans some sound issues throughout."
"I found it difficult to focus. The majority of the time the professors were reading directly off of the sides rather than engaging more with the students."
"The videos were interesting, but the quality could have been better as sometimes the sound was a bit uneven."
Materials that need updating
"I cant get my work done its so outdated the risk assessment wont work my spreadsheet assignment wouldnt load right."
"Materials related to specific health conditions relied on Canadian health resources, which may not apply in other countries."
Issues with peer grading
"Course information was very informative and touch upon some of the avenues a physical therapist dresses."
"If you have specific identified all of the information the question is asking of you and beyond, you should not lose marks because someone does not know how to grade your assignment accordingly."
"Also, quizzes contained questions not covered in the course and in one I was marked wrong for providing the answer contained in course materials."
Activities
Be better prepared
before
your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise with these
activities:
Identify a mentor in the field of physical therapy or exercise
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Seek guidance and support from an experienced professional in the field of physical therapy or exercise.
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Physical Therapy
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Attend industry events and conferences.
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Reach out to professionals in your network.
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Ask your instructor or academic advisor for recommendations.
Follow online tutorials on anatomy and physiology
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Explore interactive tutorials and videos to enhance your understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
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Search for reputable online platforms or YouTube channels that provide anatomy and physiology tutorials.
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Select tutorials that cover the topics relevant to the course.
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Take notes and complete any practice exercises provided in the tutorials.
Review Basic Anatomy and Physiology
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Review the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology to strengthen foundational knowledge and enhance understanding of physical therapy principles and interventions.
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Review notes or textbooks on anatomy and physiology
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Complete online quizzes or practice questions on major body systems
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Practice performing a physical assessment
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Refine your skills in performing a comprehensive physical assessment, including taking a patient's history, performing a physical exam, and interpreting the findings.
Show steps
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Review the steps and techniques of a physical assessment.
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Practice taking a patient's history and performing a physical exam on a friend or family member.
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Compare your findings with a licensed physical therapist or doctor for feedback.
Create a visual representation of the major muscle groups
Show steps
Draw a diagram or use software to create a visual representation of the major muscle groups, labeling each muscle and its location.
Browse courses on
Muscles
Show steps
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Gather images or diagrams of the muscular system.
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Identify the major muscle groups and their locations.
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Create a visual representation using drawing tools or software.
Practice Exercise Prescription Exercises
Show steps
Engage in hands-on practice of common exercises prescribed in physical therapy to improve technique and enhance the ability to guide patients effectively.
Browse courses on
Exercise Prescription
Show steps
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Attend a supervised exercise session with a physical therapist
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Practice exercises with a partner or group
Practice identifying anatomical structures from images
Show steps
Test your ability to identify anatomical structures from medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
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Find online quizzes or tests that provide medical images.
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Practice identifying different anatomical structures.
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Review your answers and learn from your mistakes.
Develop a Case Study Analysis
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Critique and synthesize patient information to develop a comprehensive case study analysis, enhancing understanding of patient evaluation and treatment planning in physical therapy.
Browse courses on
Case Studies
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Select a case study from a reputable source
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Analyze the patient's history, examination findings, and diagnostic tests
Participate in an online anatomy and physiology competition
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Challenge yourself and compete with others in an online anatomy and physiology competition to test your knowledge and skills.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
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Research and find reputable online anatomy and physiology competitions.
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Register for the competition and study the materials provided.
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Participate in the competition and aim for a high score.
Volunteer as a peer tutor or mentor in anatomy and physiology
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Share your knowledge and help other students learn by volunteering as a peer tutor or mentor in anatomy and physiology.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
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Contact your instructor or the campus tutoring center to offer your services.
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Prepare lesson plans and materials to support your students.
-
Meet with students regularly to answer questions and provide guidance.
Develop a research proposal on a topic related to physical therapy or exercise
Show steps
Propose a research project that explores a topic related to physical therapy or exercise, outlining your research question, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Browse courses on
Physical Therapy
Show steps
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Identify a topic of interest in physical therapy or exercise.
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Develop a research question and hypothesis.
-
Design a research methodology, including data collection and analysis methods.
Identify a mentor in the field of physical therapy or exercise
Show steps
Seek guidance and support from an experienced professional in the field of physical therapy or exercise.
Browse courses on
Physical Therapy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Attend industry events and conferences.
- Reach out to professionals in your network.
- Ask your instructor or academic advisor for recommendations.
Follow online tutorials on anatomy and physiology
Show steps
Explore interactive tutorials and videos to enhance your understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Search for reputable online platforms or YouTube channels that provide anatomy and physiology tutorials.
- Select tutorials that cover the topics relevant to the course.
- Take notes and complete any practice exercises provided in the tutorials.
Review Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Show steps
Review the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology to strengthen foundational knowledge and enhance understanding of physical therapy principles and interventions.
Browse courses on
Anatomy and Physiology
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review notes or textbooks on anatomy and physiology
- Complete online quizzes or practice questions on major body systems
Eight other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all 11 activities
Practice performing a physical assessment
Show steps
Refine your skills in performing a comprehensive physical assessment, including taking a patient's history, performing a physical exam, and interpreting the findings.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review the steps and techniques of a physical assessment.
- Practice taking a patient's history and performing a physical exam on a friend or family member.
- Compare your findings with a licensed physical therapist or doctor for feedback.
Create a visual representation of the major muscle groups
Show steps
Draw a diagram or use software to create a visual representation of the major muscle groups, labeling each muscle and its location.
Browse courses on
Muscles
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather images or diagrams of the muscular system.
- Identify the major muscle groups and their locations.
- Create a visual representation using drawing tools or software.
Practice Exercise Prescription Exercises
Show steps
Engage in hands-on practice of common exercises prescribed in physical therapy to improve technique and enhance the ability to guide patients effectively.
Browse courses on
Exercise Prescription
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Attend a supervised exercise session with a physical therapist
- Practice exercises with a partner or group
Practice identifying anatomical structures from images
Show steps
Test your ability to identify anatomical structures from medical images, such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find online quizzes or tests that provide medical images.
- Practice identifying different anatomical structures.
- Review your answers and learn from your mistakes.
Develop a Case Study Analysis
Show steps
Critique and synthesize patient information to develop a comprehensive case study analysis, enhancing understanding of patient evaluation and treatment planning in physical therapy.
Browse courses on
Case Studies
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Select a case study from a reputable source
- Analyze the patient's history, examination findings, and diagnostic tests
Participate in an online anatomy and physiology competition
Show steps
Challenge yourself and compete with others in an online anatomy and physiology competition to test your knowledge and skills.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research and find reputable online anatomy and physiology competitions.
- Register for the competition and study the materials provided.
- Participate in the competition and aim for a high score.
Volunteer as a peer tutor or mentor in anatomy and physiology
Show steps
Share your knowledge and help other students learn by volunteering as a peer tutor or mentor in anatomy and physiology.
Browse courses on
Anatomy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Contact your instructor or the campus tutoring center to offer your services.
- Prepare lesson plans and materials to support your students.
- Meet with students regularly to answer questions and provide guidance.
Develop a research proposal on a topic related to physical therapy or exercise
Show steps
Propose a research project that explores a topic related to physical therapy or exercise, outlining your research question, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Browse courses on
Physical Therapy
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a topic of interest in physical therapy or exercise.
- Develop a research question and hypothesis.
- Design a research methodology, including data collection and analysis methods.
Career center
Learners who complete Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistants help patients regain mobility and manage pain through exercise and physical therapy. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Physical Therapist Assistants seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapists help people regain or improve their ability to perform everyday activities. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may be of use as part of a broader career development plan for Occupational Therapists.
Fitness Trainer
Fitness Trainer
Fitness Trainers help people improve their health and fitness through exercise. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Fitness Trainers.
Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teachers teach students about the importance of physical activity and exercise. The course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may be of use as part of a broader career development plan for aspiring or practicing Physical Education Teachers who are interested in health.
Sports Medicine Physician
Sports Medicine Physician
Sports Medicine Physicians treat and prevent injuries in athletes and active individuals. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Sports Medicine Physicians seeking professional development.
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses provide care to patients in a variety of settings. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Registered Nurses seeking professional development.
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapists use massage to relieve pain and promote relaxation. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Massage Therapists seeking professional development.
Chiropractor
Chiropractor
Chiropractors diagnose and treat neuromusculoskeletal conditions. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Chiropractors seeking professional development.
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Athletic Trainers help athletes prevent and recover from injuries. The course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Athletic Trainers seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Health Educator
Health Educator
Health Educators promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Health Educators seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Wellness Coach
Wellness Coach
Wellness Coaches help people improve their overall health and well-being. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Wellness Coaches seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Instructors teach yoga to help people improve their physical and mental health. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Yoga Instructors seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Instructors teach Pilates to help people improve their physical and mental health. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Pilates Instructors seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Dance Instructor
Dance Instructor
Dance Instructors teach dance to help people improve their physical and mental health. This course introduces the benefits of physical therapy and exercise. It may prove useful for Dance Instructors seeking professional development or anyone considering entering the field.
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers help people improve their fitness and health through exercise. This course introduces the concepts and benefits of physical therapy and exercise, making it a useful resource for Personal Trainers.
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Reading list
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learning. Use these to
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Good to know
Tailored towards audiences with a background in the physical health disciplines
Instructed by registered physical therapists with specialization in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fields
Provides insights on the management of common health conditions through physical therapy and exercise
Addresses the role of physical activity in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases
Provides guidance on exercise recommendations for individuals with osteoporosis
Emphasizes the importance of exercise for individuals undergoing cancer treatment
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