PTA 8 - NEUROLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT THEORY

    Recent Professors
    L. Nelson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    PTA 5, PTA 5L, PTA 6, and PTA 6L with a grade of C or higher, and PTA 20 with a grade of P/C or higher
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will cover basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with a focus on human growth and development from birth to the aged adult. It will cover the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes with aging and their impact on functional movement. The process of motor development through motor control and motor learning will be addressed and applied to treatment of neurologic conditions through the lifespan. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU transferable)