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KIN 312Introduction to Neurological Disorders

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Kinesiology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to selected neurological disorders and their implications for physical activity. The neurological disorders examined include those which accompany neuromuscular and perceptual-motor impairment, intellectual disability, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • BIOL273 - Principles of Human Physiology 1 (0.50)
    • PSYCH261 - Physiological Psychology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00173950 / 200TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 7018236157 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

87% liked it54% easy90% useful

From 23 ratings and 7 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This is a memorization course. While Professor Middleton is very good at bringing in guest speakers, posting videos and presenting different sources in her lectures, I would not suggest this course to someone who doesn't like memorization. Her course was divided into small quizzes (one per disorder/section), an AV quiz and a final. The quizzes were 12-14 questions (not a lot of room for error), but very reasonable questions. it is a good amount of content, but good for anyone who wants to go into any work with those who may suffer from physical or neurological damage. There is very good value for those who want to pursue AT, PT, OT, or anything similar. Professor Middleton is also a very…

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  • This course has a lot of content but is structured in a way to make it less daunting. Quizzes every other week sound bad but they're honestly not too bad as long as you do a bit of review. As long as you stay on top of the content you'll do well in the course.

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  • This is such a cool course and one of the only clinical-focused course I've been able to take so far! Quizzes are straightforward if you study the learning outcomes, AV exam does require a bit of review but you get a lot of practice by just attending lectures and engaging with the content. Dr. Middleton is wonderful as well, and she is brings in guest speakers to discuss their experience with the neurological conditions we discuss in class! Overall 10/10 class, I would recommend it to anyone at least mildly interested in anatomy, physiology, medicine, neurology, psychology, etc...

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  • Had Sherri Thomson. Very fun content, and structured in a very consistent and easy way to digest. A lot of content makes it somewhat overwhelming, but Dr. Thomson is approachable and helpful. Best 4/5 quizzes for 30%, 30% midterm analyzing videos and pictures of disorders, 40% final. Difficult to stay on top of things, but the assessments are very fair with very few surprises. If you study hard, you will be rewarded.

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  • Pretty good course but I found it slightly difficult mainly because remembering the specific treatments and assessments for every disease was hard. But the pathophysiology was really interesting. 30% for best 4/5 quizzes, 30% AV midterm, 40% final. Would recommend if you plan on going into a rehab career.

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Winter 2022

see you all on february 7th 88 points, 10 comments

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