COURSE SYLLABUS FOR

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES AND FUNCTIONAL TRAINING

COURSE CODE: TEX 201

COURSE TITLE: Therapeutic Exercises and Functional Training

COURSE CREDIT: 4 Units (3 units Lecture, 1 unit Laboratory)

PREREQUISITE: Medical Terminology, Introduction to Physical Therapy,
Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology, Systemic and Applied
Physiology

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge and skills in patient
care management. Also, the course introduces the students to principles, concepts, and
techniques in developing and implementing basic therapeutic exercises programs and
functional training interventions in the context of health promotion and rehabilitation.
Furthermore, the course discusses general management principles in prescribing therapeutic
exercises for soft tissue injury, repair, connective tissue disorders, bone disorders,
postoperative, and peripheral nerve disorders.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Course Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology in

planning and execution of different therapeutic exercise and ✓
functional training interventions.

Relate knowledge in patient assessment in planning and

execution of different therapeutic exercise and functional training ✓
interventions.

Observe safety measures at all times of patient/client care

✓
management.

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 1 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Demonstrate beginning competence in planning and
implementing appropriate therapeutic exercise and functional ✓
training for patients/clients across a broad continuum of care.

Apply principles of teaching and learning in providing effective

instructions during the implementation of a therapeutic exercise ✓
and functional training program.

Develop strategies towards the promotion of health and

wellness among patients/clients through the use of appropriate ✓
therapeutic exercise interventions.

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

✓
required in simulated patient care.

Demonstrate appropriate ethical behaviors in planning and

implementing appropriate therapeutic exercise and functional ✓ ✓
training interventions in multi-cultural settings and scenarios.

Maximize the use of innovative technology in planning and

implementing appropriate therapeutic exercise and functional ✓
training.

COURSE OUTLINE

Teaching – Learning Assessmen

Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools

Apply knowledge of anatomy, Week 1 Foundational Concepts of Therapeutic Lecture Written

physiology, and kinesiology in Exercise and Functional Training Exam
planning and execution of Recitation (Multiple
different therapeutic exercise and  Impact on Physical Function Choice
functional training interventions. o Definition of Independent Study Questions,
Therapeutic Exercise Supply Type,
Relate knowledge in patient o Components of Reflection Paper Alternative
assessment in planning and Physical Function Response,
execution of different therapeutic o Overview of Types of Matching
exercise and functional training Therapeutic Exercise Type, Essay)
interventions. o Exercise Safety
 Classification of Health Status, Rubrics for:
Observe safety measures at all Functioning, and Disability
times of patient/client care o Disablement Models  Recitati
management.  Patient Management and on
Clinical Decision-Making  Portfoli
o
Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 2 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
Demonstrate beginning o Clinical Decision- Assess
competence in planning and Making ment
implementing appropriate o Evidence-Based
therapeutic exercise and Practice
functional training for o Patient Management
patients/clients across a broad Model
continuum of care.  Strategies for Effective Exercise
and Task-Specific Instruction
Apply principles of teaching and  Preparation for Exercise
learning in providing effective Instruction
instructions during the  Concepts of Motor Learning
implementation of a therapeutic  Concept of Neuroplasticity
exercise and functional training  Adherence to Exercise
program.
Introduction to Prevention, Health, and
Develop strategies towards the Wellness
promotion of health and wellness
among patients/clients through  Key Terminologies and
the use of appropriate Concepts
therapeutic exercise  Role of Physical Therapy in
interventions. Prevention, Health, and
Wellness
Demonstrate effective oral and  Developing and Implementing a
written communication skills Program
required in simulated patient
care.
Week 2 Approaches to Infection Control Lecture Written
Demonstrate appropriate ethical Exam
behaviors in planning and  Principles and Concepts Demonstration (Multiple
implementing appropriate o Infection Cycle Choice
therapeutic exercise and o Aseptic Techniques Recitation Questions,
functional training interventions  Infection Control Supply Type,
in multi-cultural settings and o Hand Hygiene Independent Study Alternative
scenarios. o Precautions Response,
o Proper Handwashing Reflection Paper Matching
Maximize the use of innovative  Protective Garments Type, Essay)
technology in planning and o Types of Protective
implementing appropriate Garments Rubrics for:
therapeutic exercise and o Application of
functional training. Protective Garments  DOPS
o Removal of  Recitati
Contaminated on
Protective Garments  Portfoli
 Disposal of Instruments and o
Clothing Assess
 Decontamination ment

Week 3 Body Mechanics Lecture Written

Exam
 Principles and Concepts of Demonstration (Multiple
Proper Body Mechanics Choice

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 3 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
 Lifting Principles and Recitation Questions,
Techniques Supply Type,
 Pushing, Pulling, Reaching, and Independent Study Alternative
Carrying Response,
 Posture and Body Control Reflection Paper Matching
Type, Essay)

Rubrics for:

 DOPS
 Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 4 Bed Making, Positioning, and Draping Lecture Written

Exam
 Principles and Concepts Demonstration (Multiple
 Basic Positioning Choice
 Preventive Positioning Recitation Questions,
Supply Type,
Special Equipment and Patient Care Independent Study Alternative
Environment Response,
Reflection Paper Matching
 Special Intensive Care Units Type, Essay)
 Types of Beds
 Life Support and Monitoring Rubrics for:
Equipment
 DOPS
o Mechanical Ventilators
 Recitati
o Monitors
on
o Feeding Devices
o Urinary Catheters  Portfoli
o Oxygen Therapy o
Systems Assess
o Chest Drainage ment
Systems
o Ostomy Devices
o Traction
o Patient-Controlled
Analgesia
o Dialysis Treatment

Week 5 Bed Mobility and Transfer Activities Lecture Written

Exam
 Organization of Patient Demonstration (Multiple
Transfers Choice
 Types of Transfers Recitation Questions,
 Mobility Activities Supply Type,
Independent Study Alternative

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 4 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
o Dependent and Reflection Paper Response,
Independent Mobility Matching
Activities Type, Essay)
 Transfer Activities
o Wheelchair and Bed Rubrics for:
o Wheelchair and Floor
 Mechanical Equipment  DOPS
 Other Types of Transfers  Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 6 PRELIM EXAMINATION WEEK

Week 7 Range of Motion Exercise Lecture Written

Exam
 Types of ROM Exercises Demonstration (Multiple
 Indications, Goals, and Choice
Limitations of ROM Exercises Recitation Questions,
 Precautions and Supply Type,
Contraindications to ROM Independent Study Alternative
Exercises Response,
 Principles and Procedures for Reflection Paper Matching
Applying ROM Exercises Type, Essay)
 ROM Techniques
 Self-Assisted ROM Rubrics for:
 Continuous Passive Motion
 DOPS
 ROM Through Functional
 Recitati
Patterns
on
 Documenting Prescriptions of
 Portfoli
ROM Exercises
o
Assess
ment

Week 8 Stretching Lecture Written

Exam
 Terms Associated with Mobility Demonstration (Multiple
and Stretching Choice
 Indications, Contraindications, Recitation Questions,
and Potential Outcomes of Supply Type,
Stretching Exercises Independent Study Alternative
 Properties of Soft Tissue: Response,
Response to Immobilization and Reflection Paper Matching
Stretch Type, Essay)
 Determinants and Types of
Stretching Exercises Rubrics for:

 DOPS

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 5 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
 Procedural Guidelines for  Recitati
Application of Stretching on
Interventions  Portfoli
 Precautions for Stretching o
 Adjuncts to Stretching Assess
Interventions ment
 Manual Stretching Techniques
in Anatomical Planes of Motion
 Documenting Prescriptions for
Stretching Exercises

Week 9 Peripheral Joint Mobilization and Lecture Written

Manipulation Exam
Demonstration (Multiple
 Terms Related to Joint Choice
Mobilization and Manipulation Recitation Questions,
 Review of Basic Concepts of Supply Type,
Joint Motion: Arthrokinematics Independent Study Alternative
 Contraindications and Response,
Precautions for Joint Reflection Paper Matching
Mobilization Type, Essay)
 Procedures for Applying
Passive Joint Techniques Rubrics for:
 Mobilization with Movement:
Principles of Application  DOPS
 Peripheral Joint Mobilization  Recitati
Techniques on
 Documenting Prescriptions for  Portfoli
Joint Mobilization and o
Manipulation Assess
ment

Week 10 Resistance Exercise Lecture Written

Exam
 Guiding Principles of Demonstration (Multiple
Resistance Exercise Choice
 Skeletal Muscle Function and Recitation Questions,
Adaptation to Resistance Supply Type,
Exercise Independent Study Alternative
 Determinants of Resistance Response,
Exercise Reflection Paper Matching
 Types of Resistance Exercise Type, Essay)
 General Principles of
Resistance Training Rubrics for:
 Precautions for Resistance
 DOPS
Exercise
 Recitati
 Contraindications to Resistance
on
Exercise
 Portfoli
 Manual Resistance Exercise
o
 Mechanical Resistance
Exercise

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 6 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
 Selected Resistance Training Assess
Regimens ment
 Equipment for Resistance
Training
 Documenting Prescriptions for
Resistance Exercises

Week 11 Exercises for Impaired Balance Lecture Written

Exam
 Background and Concepts Demonstration (Multiple
 Impaired Balance Choice
 Management of Impaired Recitation Questions,
Balance Supply Type,
 Documenting Prescriptions for Independent Study Alternative
Balance Exercises Response,
Reflection Paper Matching
Type, Essay)

Rubrics for:

 DOPS
 Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION WEEK

Week 13 Principles of Aerobic Exercise Lecture Written

Exam
 Terms and Concepts of Aerobic Demonstration (Multiple
Exercise Choice
 Review of Energy Systems, Recitation Questions,
Energy Expenditure, and Supply Type,
Efficiency Independent Study Alternative
 Physiological Response to Response,
Aerobic Exercise Reflection Paper Matching
 Testing as a Basis for Exercise Type, Essay)
Programs
 Determinants of an Exercise Rubrics for:
Program
 DOPS
 Exercise Program
 Recitati
 Physiological Changes that
on
Occur with Training
 Portfoli
 Age Differences
o
Assess
ment

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 7 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools

Week 14 Aquatic Exercise Lecture Written

Exam
 Definition of Aquatic Exercise Demonstration (Multiple
 Goals and Indications for Choice
Aquatic Exercise Recitation Questions,
 Precautions and Supply Type,
Contraindications to Aquatic Independent Study Alternative
Exercise Response,
 Properties of Water Reflection Paper Matching
 Aquatic Temperature and Type, Essay)
Therapeutic Exercise
 Pools for Aquatic Exercise Rubrics for:
 Special Equipment for Aquatic
Exercise  DOPS
 Pool Care and Safety  Recitati
 Exercise Interventions Using an on
Aquatic Environment  Portfoli
 Documenting Prescriptions for o
Aquatic Exercises Assess
ment

Week 15 Principles and Concepts in Functional Lecture Written

Training Exam
Demonstration (Multiple
 Functional Training in Choice
Rehabilitation Recitation Questions,
o ADL Training Supply Type,
o IADL Training Independent Study Alternative
o Training with Assistive Response,
Devices Reflection Paper Matching
 Functional Training in Athletes Type, Essay)
o Sports-Specific
Training Rubrics for:
o Plyometrics
 DOPS
 Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 16 Advanced Functional Training and Lecture Written

Plyometrics Exam
Demonstration (Multiple
 Exercises for Stability and Choice
Balance Recitation Questions,
 Exercises for Strength and Supply Type,
Power Independent Study Alternative
Response,
Matching

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 8 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com
 Teaching – Learning Assessmen
Course Outcomes Time Period Content / Topics
Activities t Tools
Reflection Paper Type, Essay)

Rubrics for:

 DOPS
 Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 17 Principles of Intervention Reporting Written

Exam
 Soft Tissue Injury, Repair, and Lecture (Multiple
Management Choice
 Joint, Connective Tissue, and Demonstration Questions,
Bone Disorders and Supply Type,
Management Case Discussion Alternative
 Surgical Interventions and Response,
Postoperative Management Independent Study Matching
 Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Type, Essay)
Management Reflection Paper
Rubrics for:

 DOPS
 Recitati
on
 Portfoli
o
Assess
ment

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION WEEK

References

Books
a. Braddom, R. L. (2011). Physical medicine and rehabilitation (4th ed). PA: Saunders, Elsevier
Inc
b. Dean, S. G. (2012). Interprofessional rehabilitation: A person-centered approach. West
Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell
c. Deusen, J. V. & Brunt, D. (1997). Assessment in occupational therapy and physical therapy.
Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co.

Atlas Compound, Naga Road, Pulanglupa I, Las Piñas City, Philippines 1742
Telephone Numbers: (+632)5432663 Page 9 of 9
Email: albertzaratemd@gmail.com