Upper-division Writing Requirement Review Form (2/14)
I. General Education Review – Upper-division Writing Requirement
Dept/Program
HHP Athletic
Course # (i.e. ANTY
AHAT 342
Subject
Training
455) or sequence
Course(s) Title
Therapeutic Interventions
Description of the requirement if it is not a single course.
Theories and application methods of interventions such as therapeutic modalities and exercise for
athletic injuries. Substantial reading and writing component
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office.
Please type / print name Signature
Instructor
Valerie Moody
Phone / Email
243-
Program Chair
Dean
Date
2703/valerie.moody
@umontana.edu
Scott Richter
Roberta Evans
III. Type of request
New
Renew X
Reason for new course, change
or deletion
One-time Only
Change
X
Remove
Change course name from Rehab of Athletic Injuries to Therapeutic
Interventions which allows for the course to address a broader scope
of treating patients in a clinical setting. This will not only address
rehabilitation but also therapeutic modalities that can facilitate the
rehabilitation process.
IV Overview of the Course Purpose/ Description
In this course, the theories and application methods of interventions such as therapeutic modalities and
exercise for athletic injuries will be explored. Students will discover how to develop
comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans for patients suffering from injury. The course
begins with learning how to apply modalities appropriately and is followed with how to
prescribe appropriate and safe exercises. Each protocol developed includes:
1)
The clinical findings and functional limitations that suggest the need for rehabilitative
care in returning the athlete to competition,
2)
A plan of care to address the needs of the injured athlete,
3)
Short and long term clinical functional goals,
4)
Estimated time required to achieve goals and the rationale for selections,
5)
Specific therapeutic intervention techniques used to achieve the goals with rationale,
6)
Contraindications/precautions considered in devising treatment plan, and
7)
Criteria for returning the athlete to practice and competition
All of this is addressed through review of current literature.
V Learning Outcomes: Provide examples of how the course will support students in
achieving each learning outcome.
Identify and pursue
sophisticated questions for
academic inquiry
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
Once the initial material is presented, the students are assigned an
operative plan of care and a non-operative plan of care- each plan of
care describes a patient that has suffered from an injury and the
students must apply what they have learned in class to their assigned
case/plan of care. The students then must seek out current information
on the proper treatment and rehabilitation of these particular injuries.
The students are supported through this process by practicing in class
with different case studies and injuries. They have ample time to
practice and discuss treatment options based on current literature and
information presented in the course.
Find, evaluate, analyze, and
synthesize information
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
effectively and ethically from
diverse sources (see:
http://www.lib.umt.edu/libraryinformation-literacytables#Table2) Subject liaison
librarians are available to
assist you embed information
literacy into your course:
http://www.lib.umt.edu/node/115
#instructors
Manage multiple perspectives
as appropriate
The first week of class is spent reviewing with students how to
conduct a search for information that is peer reviewed and how to
appropriately use web based materials.
Students are required to format paper in AMA style which is the
accepted style for a majority of health care journals. The content and
material researched and presented in this class is discipline specific for
future health care professionals. Multiple resources will be provided to
support students in learning this style of writing (online in Moodle and
in class)
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
With each case study (operative and non-operative) students will learn
from multiple perspectives on treating their particular case. For
example, they must understand each case from the physicians
perspective and their expectations, the patients perspective, as well as
the athletic trainer and physical therapists perspective. Their research
should support and address a multi-disciplinary approach to treating
the patient.
Recognize the purposes and
needs of discipline-specific
audiences and adopt the
academic voice necessary for
the chosen discipline
Use multiple drafts, revision,
and editing in conducting
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
Students are required to format paper in AMA style which is the
accepted style for a majority of health care journals. The content and
material researched and presented in this class is discipline specific for
future health care professionals. Multiple resources will be provided to
support students in learning this style of writing (online in Moodle and
in class)
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
inquiry and preparing written
work
Follow the conventions of
citation, documentation, and
formal presentation
appropriate to that discipline
Students are currently required to submit two drafts of each plan of
care prior to the final submission deadline. On average, the instructor
returns drafts with extensive feedback within 2-3 days for students.
Some students elect to submit more drafts of each plan of care for
feedback and the professor allows the student to submitted unlimited
drafts for feedback (particularly for those students who need extra
assistance with their writing skills)
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
X Yes
If yes, how will student learning be supported?
Students are required to format paper in AMA style which is the
accepted style for a majority of health care journals. The content and
material researched and presented in this class is discipline specific for
future health care professionals. Multiple resources will be provided to
support students in learning this style of writing (online in Moodle and
in class)
 No
If no, course may not be eligible
VI. Writing Course Requirements
Enrollment is capped at 25
students.
If not, list maximum course
enrollment. Explain how
outcomes will be adequately
met for this number of
students. Justify the request
for variance.
Briefly explain how students
are provided with tools and
strategies for effective writing
and editing in the major.
Which written assignment(s)
includes revision in response
Enrollment will be capped at 25; it is anticipated that enrollment will
be approximately 15 students
At the start of the class, we spend a couple days outlining
the research and formatting process for the assignments
in class. Students are provided with additional resources
and writing samples in the Moodle supplement to the
course. They are also made aware of the writing center on
campus as an additional resource; In addition, I offer
additional feedback to any student at any point in the
course (they may turn in extra drafts for additional
feedback/help)
Operative and Non-Operative Plan of Care
to instructor’s feedback?
VII. Writing Assignments:
Please describe course assignments. Students should be required
to individually compose at least 20 pages of writing for assessment. At least 50% of the course grade
should be based on students’ performance on writing assignments. Quality of content and writing are
integral parts of the grade on any writing assignment.
Formal Graded Assignments
10% - Quizzes
10% - Rehab Project 1
15% - Midterm Exam (Written)
25% - Plan of Care- Operative Injury (grade includes
outline, drafts, revision of paper)
25% - Plan of Care- Non-Operative Injury (grade
includes outline, drafts, revision of paper)
15% - Final Exam (Written)
100%
Informal Ungraded
Assignments
Two drafts are due and are included in the Plan of care grades;
however, students may submit additional drafts for review that do not
count in the plan of care grade
Paste or attach a sample writing assignment, including instructions for students.
See attached
VIII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form.
The syllabus must include the list of Writing Course learning outcomes above.
Paste syllabus here.