1001 - Hydrodynamics

Beginner / Pool Only

Chicago, IL / Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 – 6:00-7:00 pm – 1.0 credit hours equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Pool: 6:00-7:00 pm)

Faculty: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a prerequisite for all other courses. If you have taken this course or Intro to Aquatic Therapy and Rehab (#1200), you can skip this offering. The physiological effects of immersion and the principles of hydrodynamics will be covered. Direct applications of these principles for orthopedic, neurologic, and chronic conditions will be discussed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Understand the effects of water’s properties on the cardio-respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems.

2) Recognize those conditions for which water therapy might be contraindicated due to negative effects of immersion.

3) Apply your knowledge of anatomy, the physical properties of the water, buoyant and surface area props to design an effective aquatic treatment program for persons with various diagnoses.

FACULTY: Terri Mitchell, BA, PTA, ATRIC, has been involved with aquatic fitness since 1982. She is a Training Specialist with the Aquatic Exercise Association, a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) specializing in aquatic therapy, and instructor of a variety of aquatic fitness classes to persons of all ages and abilities. Terri is on staff at the University of Texas at Austin and enjoys working with young adults in the water. She holds certifications from AEA, ATRI, and IAR. Terri is a Certified Personal Trainer for both land and water. She is co-author of “Applications of PNF Techniques in the Aquatic Setting” manual and co-producer of “PNF in the Pool” video. She is the 2001 recipient of ATRI’s “Dolphin Award”.