Equine Rehabilitation I
This course is the introductory course to Equine Health and Rehabilitation. In this course, students will be expected to use and apply their knowledge of equine anatomy and physiology. Biomechanics and its relation to equine health and rehabilitation will be introduced. The physiological response to injury and the effects of manual therapy and various therapeutic modalities will be discussed. Communication is an essential part of this career path and will be emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: EQS 215 and EQS 216. Corequisite: EQS 228.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of equine functional anatomy, including appropriate terminology, identification of skeletal muscles, and basic gait biomechanics.
- Describe the physiological response to injury.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Describe health team roles, laws, and practices.
- Discuss the effects and intended uses of common therapeutic modalities.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 0
Additional Course Fees
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
- EQS 228 - Equine Rehabilitation I Lab