Undergraduate Programs: CMU RPL

We offer four Unique Courses in Therapeutic Recreation Major:

Gerontology		Disability Sports
This course introduces students to recreation interventions and programs appropriate for persons with age related neurological, orthopedic, organic and sensory disorders. Assessment, care planning, as well as need based interventions and recreational programming strategies are the primary focus of the course.		This Course introduces students to disability sport organizations, classification systems, and sport rules and adaptations.

Aquatic Therapy		Coming Up
This course introduces students to explore the benefits and techniques of aquatic therapy when serving persons with neurological, neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders. Students will be exposed to shallow water and deep water aquatic exercises as well as Bad Ragaz and Halliwick therapeutic techniques.