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HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS

PHYTHER 668
Course Description

Physical, psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual and vocational aspects of wellness. The physical therapist's role in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention; health promotion, and individual and community screening activities for wellness/fitness; and safety and environmental considerations for health and wellness.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Physical Therapy program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Occasionally

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