Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will be able to describe the 
anatomy of the cranium, thorax and abdomen.  They will be able to 
locate, identify and where applicable, test the structure. They will 
be able to demonstrate how these structures are related to Athletic 
Therapy.   
 
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated 
the ability to:  
1. Identify the structures of the cervical spine, cranium, thoracic 
   cavity and abdominal cavity to realize their importance in terms  
   of function and potential pathology.
2. Describe the function of the structures of the cervical spine, 
   cranium, thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.
3. Recognize potential referral pain patterns for the structures of 
   the cervical spine, thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.
4. Distinguish potential musculoskeletal pathologies from more  
   serious pathologies.
5. Instruct clients on the analysis of possible pathologies.
6. Visualize the anatomical structures of the cervical spine,  
   cranium, thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity.
7. Use appropriate professional language and medical terminology.
8. Palpate the structures of the cervical spine, cranium, thoracic 
   cavity, and abdominal cavity whenever possible. 

Midterm Written Exam          20%
Final Written Exam            25%
Midterm Practical Exam        20%
Final Practical Exam          25%
Bell Ringer (2 x 5%)          10%
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Total                         100%

The final grade will be a combined total of the written examination 
mark, laboratory practical and assignments.  A passing grade of 
minimum 60% (C) is required in both written and practical components 
to successfully complete the course.

Attendance is expected at all planned classes and experiences.  
Extended absenteeism may be cause for review by the faculty.  
Specific circumstances no withstanding, field placements should not 
interfere with classroom attendance.  Lab dress must include shorts, 
T-shirt or halter top, shoes and socks.  Students should change for 
every practical class unless informed ahead of time

TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL  
 
To encourage behaviours that will help students to be successful in 
the workplace and to ensure that students receive credit for their 
individual work, the following rules apply to every course offered 
within the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies.  
            
1. The professor will specify in writing test dates and times and
   due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments 
   and projects. 
2. Students must write all tests at the specified times. Missed 
   tests, in-class activities, assignments and presentations are 
   awarded a mark of zero.  If an extension or make-up opportunity is 
   approved by the professor as outlined below, the mark of zero may 
   be revised by subsequent performance.  The penalty for late 
   submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up 
   to five business days (excluding weekends and statutory holidays), 
   after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include 
   any day that the college is open for business, whether the student
   has scheduled classes that day or not.  
3. Students, who miss a test or in-class activity or assignment or 
   fail to submit an assignment on time due to exceptional 
   circumstances, are required to notify their professor in advance 
   of the class whenever possible.  A make-up test may be supplied 
   for students who provide an acceptable explanation of their 
   absence and/or acceptable documentation explaining their absence 
   (e.g., a medical certificate). All make-up tests are to be written 
   at a time and place specified by the professor upon the student's 
   return. Alternately, students may be given an opportunity to earn 
   the associated marks by having a subsequent test count for the 
   additional marks. Exceptional circumstances may result 
   in a modification of due dates for assignments.
4. Unless otherwise specified, assignments and projects must be 
   submitted at the beginning of class. 
5. Students must complete every assignment as an individual effort  
   unless the professor specifies otherwise.
6. Since there may be instances of grade appeal or questions 
   regarding the timely completion of assignments and/or extent of 
   individual effort, etc., students are strongly advised to keep, 
   and make available to their professor, if requested, a copy of all 
   assignments and working notes until the course grade has been 
   finalized.  	
7. There will be no resubmission of work unless this has been 
   previously agreed to or suggested by the professor. 
8. Students must submit all assignments in courses with practical lab 
   and field components in order to pass the course.

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
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Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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