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Introduction Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapy AssistantHealth & Human Services

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Students will be assessed through a series of quizzes, written midterm, written final exam, written assignments, presentations, discussions, and group activities.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

Students must pass this course with a “B-” or better to remain in the PTA Program.  They must also pass at least one of the written exams with an 80% or higher in order to pass this course.  For each written exam the student does not pass, he/she will also be required to complete a written review of the exam to be submitted to the instructor prior to taking the final exam. Instructors (or their designees) reserve the right to require students to provide picture identification for test taking, graded papers or projects or other appropriate purposes.

Grading Scale

Students will be assessed on the following scale:

  • 99-100% = A+

  • 93-98.9% = A

  • 90-92.9% = A-

  • 87-89.9% = B+

  • 83-86.9% = B

  • 80-82.9% = B-

  • 76-79.9% = C+

  • 70-75.9% = C

  • 60-69.9% = D

  • <60% = E

Texts

To be determined by program faculty.

Satisfies Honors Requirement

No