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College Vision
We are a God-centered higher learning institution that offers a well-balanced and holistic Adventist education.
College Mission
An institution of learning that produces globally prepared graduates for excellent service to God and humanity.
Department’s Vision
To become an accredited Adventist paramedical course that will meet the Physical Therapy standards and practices
in the local, national, and international community.
Department’s Mission
To equip all physical therapy students with humane attitude and necessary knowledge and skills providing excellent
manpower in the educational, research, and clinical settings.
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course deals with the theories and techniques of specialized exercise specific to neurologic and developmental
pediatric conditions.
Course Objectives
Apply appropriate principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise effectively and efficiently in treatment of
neurologic and developmental pediatric conditions
Methodology:
Discussion, oral and written reports, lecture-demonstration, return-demonstration, case studies, role-playing,
worksheets, library work
Texbook/s:
Adler, S, et al. PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide, 1st ed., New York: Springer-Verlag.,
1993.
Bobath, B. Adult Hemiplegia: Evaluation and Treatment, 2nd ed., London: Beddles Ltd.,
Guilford and King’s Lynn, 1984.
Braddom, R. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd ed., Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders
Co., 2000.
FACULTY INFORMATION
Academic Counseling Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 10-11 AM and Thursday 1-4 PM; you may also reach me
by phone as listed above or through email which I will check a few times daily. I will respond to you as soon as
possible.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
GRADING SYSTEM
A passing grade of 75% or D (letter grade); = (Raw Score/Perfect score) X 100
Students’ Grade: (LECTURE) 60%
Based on Classroom Performance (60%) in terms of:
a. Quizzes (long/short): 35%
b. Assignments: 5%
c. Attendance : 10%
d. Class participation: 10%
And Major Exams, which includes Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final Exams (40%)
Students’ Grade: (LABORATORY) 40%
Based on Laboratory Performance (60%) in terms of:
- Quizzes (long/short): 10%
- Lab Demo: 30%
- Attendance : 10%
- Materials/equipment: 10%
And Major Practical/Return Demo Exams conducted on or before Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal,
and Final Exams (40%)
Students’ OVERALL Grade:
Classroom/Laboratory Performance Overall Percentage (60%) + Major/Practical Exams
Percentage (40%) = 100%
LECTURE (60%) + LABORATORY (40%) = 100%
Final Grade = (Prelim + Mid Term + Semi Final + Final)/4
COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance:
a. Should have at least 80% of attendance (maximum of 7 consecutive absences), the student will be
given a grade of FA for the final semestral grade.
b. More than 30 minutes late is considered absent
c. Students with perfect attendance will have additional merits
2. Passing rate is 75 % (professional subject)
a. No removal exam will be given to students who will able to reach the passing grade
3. Quizzes:
a. No special quizzes will be given for late and absent students
REFERENCES
Adler, S, et al. PNF in Practice: An Illustrated Guide, 1st ed., New York: Springer-Verlag.,
1993.
Bobath, B. Adult Hemiplegia: Evaluation and Treatment, 2nd ed., London: Beddles Ltd.,
Guilford and King’s Lynn, 1984.
De Lisa, JA. Rehabilitation Medicine: Principles and Practice, 3rd ed., Philadelphia:
Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 1998.
Hall, CM and Brody, LT. Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Towards Function, 2nd ed.,
Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, 2005.
Kisner, C. and Colby, L.A.: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 4th ed.,
Philadelphia: FA Davis Co., 2002.
Levitt, S. Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay. 3rd ed., New York: Mc Graw-
Hill, Inc. 1995.
Molnar, G and Alexander, M. Pediatric Rehabilitation, 3rd ed., Philadelphia: Hanley and
Belfus, 1999.
O’Sullivan, SB and Schmitz, TJ. Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment, 4th ed.,
Philadelphia: FA Davies Co., 2001.
Voss, D and Knott, M. PNF: Patterns and Techniques, 3rd ed., Boston., MA: Allyn and
Bacon, 1996.
Wolf, S. Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapy, 1st ed., Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
Co., 1985.