Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

  • 4.6
Approx. 13 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course provides an in-depth understanding of physical therapy exercises and how they can be used to improve mobility, reduce pain, and prevent future injuries.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the fundamental principles of physical therapy exercises
  • Discover how to create customized exercise plans for patients
  • Explore the latest research and techniques in physical therapy
  • Understand the role of physical therapy in injury recovery and prevention

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles of physical therapy exercises
  • Create customized exercise plans for patients
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and research in physical therapy

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of physical therapy is required
  • Access to a computer and reliable internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes

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Description

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:

Outline

  • Intro to the Course & Module 1: Just Keep Moving - Why physical activity and exercise are important
  • A welcome video by your coaches
  • Welcome! A brief video from your module coach, Euson
  • Why is Physical Activity Important?
  • Welcome!
  • Pre-Course Quiz
  • Review the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
  • Video of 23 and 1/2 hours
  • Are you ready?
  • Physical Activity Plan sample template.
  • Pre-Course Quiz
  • Scavenger Hunt: Look for answers to these questions inside the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
  • Reflective Quiz on Physical Activity Guidelines and Monitors
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 2: Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
  • Welcome Video
  • Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
  • What's your risk?
  • Exercise is important. You can do it!
  • Additional Resources
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 3: Exercise and Osteoporosis
  • Welcome Video
  • Osteoporosis & Exercise
  • Osteoporosis Exercise Guidelines
  • Calcium intake
  • Read more about calcium intake
  • Watch 3 Videos
  • Interested in Learning More?
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 4: Exercise and Cancer
  • Welcome Video
  • Exercise and Cancer
  • Cancer Related Fatigue
  • Cancer and Physical Activity
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Managing your health: the role of physical therapy and exercise module 5: Common Sports Injuries
  • A message from your coach, Euson
  • Exercise and Common Sport Injuries
  • BMJ Blog posts
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Managing your health: The role of physical therapy and exercise module 6: Exercise and Arthritis
  • Welcome Video
  • Module 6: Exercise and Arthritis
  • Scavenger Hunt: The Arthritis Society
  • Scavenger Hunt: GLA:D Canada
  • Module 6: Pre-module Quiz
  • Module 6: Post-module Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

This physical therapy exercise course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the course's comprehensive and informative content, which is delivered in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive and informative content

Pros from User Reviews

  • Easy-to-understand delivery of complex concepts
  • Engaging and interactive course content
  • Highly knowledgeable and experienced instructors
  • Great value for the price
  • Flexible schedule allows for easy completion of course

Cons from User Reviews

  • Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Not enough emphasis on practical application of exercises
  • Limited interaction with instructors and other students
  • No certification or accreditation offered upon completion of the course
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Dina Brooks, PhD, PT, Brenda Mori, BScPT, MSc, PhD, Euson Yeung, PhD, PT
University of Toronto
Coursera

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Dina Brooks, PhD, PT

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