COURSE DESCRIPTION


Physical Therapy

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110151 National Education 3 Concepts and terms related to National Education; Geography of Jordan including location, area, and natural, water, and human resources; Contemporary political history of Jordan, major historical events, achievements of the Kings of Jordan, initiatives of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al- Hussein; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian society, and the discussion papers of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The course aims to develop students? sense of active and responsible citizenship, reinforce values of belonging and participation in nation-building, and consolidate concepts of justice, equality, and human rights. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, and Goal 16.
A0110144 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Definition of language; language levels: phonological level, morphological level, syntactic level, semantic and lexical level, rhetorical level, and writing level; Reading comprehension texts; grammar exercises: nominal sentences, verbal sentences, "إنَ" and its sisters, "كان" and its sisters, dual form, sound masculine plural, sound feminine plural, diptotes, vocative, modifiers, numbers; Morphological exercises: active participle, passive participle; Spelling and punctuation; dictionaries; listening texts; speaking. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110143 English Communication Skills 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 1
A0110155 Military Sciences 3 This course introduces the concept of comprehensive national security and strengthens values of belonging, responsibility, and trust in Jordan?s military and security institutions. It provides students with essential knowledge about the history and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its armed forces, while raising awareness of issues such as psychological operations, drugs, and terrorism. The course aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting peace, strong institutions, responsible citizenship, and community well-being (SDGs 3, 4, and 16)
A0110154 Life Skills 1 This course focuses on the vital development of the individual at both personal and group levels, serving as a gateway for personal success and helping students understand their own personal competencies. The course discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics, and importance, including communication skills, and trains students in personal skills such as time management, providing definitions, examples of its applications, and hands-on activities. The course also trains students in dialogue and opinion-exchange techniques which means to resolve conflicts and reduce friction in increasingly open societies. Additionally, it covers effective study skills, family success, and maintaining physical health. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 3, Goal 4, and Goal 8.
A0110152 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 This course aims to introduce students to entrepreneurship in a practical way by using various tools to convey entrepreneurship concepts. The course covers topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including entrepreneurial fundamentals, traits of successful entrepreneurs, creative thinking and methods for generating entrepreneurial project ideas, teamwork and leadership, business plan preparation, marketing and digital marketing, financing entrepreneurial projects, and feasibility studies for entrepreneurial ventures. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goals 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, and 17.
A0110153 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course addresses key topics related to leadership and management, including the meaning of leadership, its components and levels, administrative styles, their concepts and principles, and some of their theories. It also covers concepts related to social responsibility, servant leadership, strategic planning, change management, the importance of leader self-awareness, professional ethics, and building effective teams, as well as practical leadership and management applications. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 8, and Goal 16.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 The course introduces the concept of tourism and the definition of a tourist, the importance of tourism, and tourism motivations. It covers natural and human tourist attractions, tourism components, and types of tourism, as well as archaeology, its fields, methods of collecting archaeological information, and objectives of excavation operations. The course also examines archaeological excavations throughout historical periods and the monuments of ancient civilizations (including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Nabatean, Islamic, and others). The objectives of the Archaeology and Tourism course in Jordan can be linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 8, Goal 11, and Goal 12.
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3 oncept of culture; characteristics of Islamic culture; Islamic culture and other cultures; sources of Islamic culture: the Holy Qur?an, the Sunnah, the Arabic language, and Islamic history. Fields of Islamic culture: faith-based, worship-related, and moral. Challenges facing Islamic culture: Orientalism, globalization, and secularism. Cultural issues and personality development: youth and intellectual invasion, the role of women in Islamic culture, and terrorism and Islam?s stance on it. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 3, and Goal 16.
A0110164 Development and Environment 3 This course focuses on environmental issues, environmental problems, and the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as finding solutions to environmental challenges. It also covers the concepts of development and sustainable development, through which solutions are sought to address problems, particularly for future generations. The course links environmental issues and development to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 11, Goal 12, Goal 13, and Goal 1
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 3 The Contemporary Issues course addresses several topics, including political, social, cultural, and educational issues. In the political domain, the course covers democracy, globalization, and the Arab?Israeli conflict. In the cultural domain, it addresses the role of the Arab intellectual, mechanisms of change, and development in its various dimensions. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 8, and Goal 10.
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 story of Jordan and Palestine: Geography of Jordan and Palestine; Jordan and Palestine in ancient times ? a general historical overview; Jordan and Palestine during the Mamluk era; Jordan and Palestine during the years of World War I (1914?1918); the Emirate of Transjordan; constitutional and legislative life in Jordan; Palestine under the British Mandate; Jordanian?Palestinian relations. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 and Goal 11.
A0110166 Media and Public Relations 3 This course introduces mass communication and its various activities, with a focus on media and public relations. It covers communication techniques, their development stages, and mechanisms of application. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 ? Quality Education-- By introducing students to communication, its types, and components, which enhances interaction between students and instructors, and by exploring communication techniques, their development stages, and methods of application in learning. Goal 8 ? Decent Work and Economic Growth -- By providing an understanding of public relations, its role, importance, objectives, and the qualifications required for professionals in the field. Goal 16 ? Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions -- By addressing the importance of soft (symbolic) power and its relationship with specialized media, and the role of media in shaping public opinion and promoting peace and justice in society

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0110168 Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence 3
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0110281 Society Health 3
A0110167 Critical Thinking Skills 3 This course covers the concept of critical thinking, critical thinking skills, strategies to develop critical thinking, and training activities for critical thinking skills. It also addresses problem-solving and decision-making, including the concept of problem-solving, strategies and types of problem-solving, and time management skills, including the importance of goal setting and time management strategies. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 7, Goal 13, Goal 16, and Goal 17


Faculty Requirement - 22 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110237 Pathology 3
A0110381 Ethics in Applied Medical Careers 1
A0110202 Scientific Research Methods and Biostatistics 3
A0110193 Computer Skills (Health) 3
A0110121 General Chemistry 3 This course introduces the core principles of chemistry, including measurements, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, periodic trends, bonding, gases, states of matter, intermolecular forces, and aqueous solutions. It also covers the basics of thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibria. Students will develop strong calculation skills and a solid foundation in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry. The course highlights real-world applications and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data analysis, molecular modeling, and sustainable chemical design. It supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 7, and 12.
A0110131 General Biology 3 This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology as a vital subject for pharmacy & Medical Sciences students. Emphasis is on basic biological chemistry, Cell structure and function, Metabolism and Energy transformation, Genetics, Gene expression, Viruses, Biotechnology, Classification and Phylogeny, Bacteria and Archaea, Protists, Plant diversity, Vascular Plants structure and function, Animal diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course is linked with the following sustainable development goals: Goal 3, Goal 14, and Goal 15.
A0110231 Physiology 3
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3


Major Requirement - 85 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 79 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1152102 Therapeutic Exercise 3 This course enhance students' knowledge and enables them to analyze the underlying principles of therapeutic exercise. It introduces motor training or retraining; flexibility; strength, including active, assistive, active resistive, manual resistive, plyometrics; breathing exercises, including ventilatory muscle training; aerobic capacity/endurance conditioning activities, using cycles, treadmills, steppers; aquatic exercises; posture; relaxation exercises; and conditioning and reconditioning. The course also includes all types of exercise equipment, including free weights, weight training machines, elastic bands and tubes, stability balls, medicine balls, and slide boards. The course provides the students with basic knowledge of the physiological principles for understanding the response of the human body to exercise and their implications in physical therapy intervention, this includs specific response of pulmonary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and metabolic systems to exercise. Also, the course will enable the students to provide exercise/programs for patients/clients across the lifespan.
A1153402 Physical therapy for musculoskeletal diseases (2) 3 This course introduce the students to physical therapy process for patiens suffering musculoskeletal conditions starting from thorough assessment, identifying problems, setting goals, creating therapeutic plan, implementing the careplan, and evaluating the outcomes. During the this course several methodology to examine and reexamine a patient or client with musculoskeletal problems will be introduced. Methods include chart review, obtaining a pertinent's history from the patient or client (by performing relevant systems review, and by selecting appropriate age-related tests and measures) , physical examination, family and significant others interview, cross disciplinary communication and from other relevant sources
A1154603 Physical therapy in geriatrics 2
A1154702 Physiotherapy for Women Health 3
A1153505 Pharmacology 1
A1151103 Practical anatomy for physiotherapy student 1
A1152303 Growth and Development 2
A1153503 Physical therapy in surgical conditions and burns 3
A1151102 Introduction to Physiotherapy 1
A1152201 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 3 This course provides an introduction to the general knowledge about different internal diseases and the methods of differential dianoses. This includes clinical diagnostics, medical interventions, diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular, endocrine, urinary, integumentary, digestive and immune systems.
A0110232 Practical Physiology 1
A1152101 Physiotherapy methods 4 This course provides the students with an understanding of electromagnetic and acoustic energy in physical therapy treatment. The commonly used physical agents introduced and it includs: infrared, ultraviolet, diathermy, and ultrasound. The basic principles of physics and the physiological effects of each modality are presented. Also, this course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of electrical stimulation, including alternating, direct, and pulsed current (e.g. high voltage pulsed current stimulation, interferential current); neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES); transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS); iontophoresis; electrical muscle stimulation; and biofeedback. In addition to that an ultrasoud treatment modality intruduced to the students in term of its use, indications, benifit, applicable cases and contraindications. This course is designed to prepare students to select, apply, integrate, and critically evaluate the uses, limitations, indications, and contraindications of acoustic and electrotherapeutic modalities. This course also introduces the use of electromagnetic modalities in the management of pain, dysfunction, impaired muscle performance, range of motion limitations, and the delivery of medications
A1153601 Physical therapy in pediatrics 3 This course introduces pediatric condition pertaining to physical therapy practice, the examination and treatment of the pediatric population using an interprofessional approach.  The etiology and clinical features of common diseases/ disorders observed in the pediatric population will be discussed.  Methods for examination, goal setting, intervention and expected outcomes will be explained. Students will participate in interdisciplinary case studies and an interdisciplinary evaluation project.
A1153506 Physical therapy in cardiopulmonary diseases 3
A1153504 Manual Therapy 2
A1152107 Kinesiology and biomechanics 3
A1153203 Imaging and diagnostic tools 1
A1152401 Physical therapy for musculoskeletal diseases (1) 3 This course focuses on the assessment, evaluation and treatment of underlying pathological musculoskeletal injuries. During the course the students will be inroduced to the etiology, pathology, and clinical sciences of muscular and skeletal diseases, disorders, injuries, clinical/laboratory assessment techniques. Additional information on medical management, surgical management, physical therapy management, imaging techniques, and pharmacological interventions will be introduced.
A1152104 Musculoskeletal Anatomy 3 This course provides the students with detailed explination of the msuculoskeletal systems anatomy of both upper and lower extremities and trunk with emphysis on the origin and insertion, function, innervation and vascular supply for each muscle, In adddtion, this course introduces the principles of functions of the muscular and skeletal systems as they pertain to the physical therapy profession.
A1152302 Neuroscience 3
A1154804 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (2) 6
A1154106 Psychological aspects of physical therapy 2 This course introduces the general as well as specific psychological and social aspects affecting patients with physical disabilities or other diseases. It also explains methods on how to deal with patients suffering apsychological issues during physical therapy treatment. This course wmphasis the improtance of rehabilitation of these patients taking into consideration, family, educational and personality and illness factors.
A1153303 Physical therapy in neurology(2) 3 This is a continuation of the course A1153302 for the role of physiotherapy treatment for neurological conditions. This includes assessment and treatment plan of several neurological conditions.
A1154803 Physiotherapy Clinical Training (1) 6
A1152105 Assessment of the musculoskeletal system 3 This course introduces the methods of assessments of musculoskeletal system in physical therapy including muscle strength and range of motion using standrized methods. Also, the course will explain the muscles and joints status during normal gait or movements and the course will be enriched with examples and comparison with pathological condition that might face therapist in real life situation that related to muscls strenth or joints range. This course will expose the student to the initial evaluation process including subjective and objective compenents and preparation of treatment plan in relation to musculoskeletal problems.
A1153404 Orthotics and prosthetics 2
A1152106 Exercise physiology 2
A1153302 Physical therapy in neurology(1) 3 This course introduce the students to physical therapy process for patiens suffering neorological conditions, starting from thorough assessment, identifying problems, setting goals, creating therapeutic plan, implementing the careplan, and evaluating the outcomes. this course introduces methods to establish a safe and effective plan of care; setting goals and functional outcomes that specify expected times and duration; planning achievable patient outcomes within available resources; and means of monitoring and adjusting the plan of care in response to patient status for patients with neurological diseases, disorders, or conditions.
A1153501 Cardiopulmonary diseases and general medical conditions 3 This course provides an introduction to the main pathological conditions affecting the cardiopulmonary system and the prospective of physiotherapy to these conditions
A0613005 Nutrition 1 This course is designed to provide the nursing student with the essential knowledge about the importance of nutrition. Students will be able to identify the basic nutrient elements and their importance for individuals throughout the life span. Students will critically discuss factors affecting individual nutritional habits. Students will also discuss the significance of Anthropometric measurement to assess nutritional status. Several teaching strategies will be used to promote students? learning including lectures, projects, and demonstrations.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1154701 Special topics in physiotherapy 3 Trhis course covers special selected topics in physiotherapy and rehabilitation such as cancer rehabilitation, and new trends emerging in physiotherapy.
A1121103 Introduction to Audiology and Speech Pathology 3
A1154703 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Medical Rehabilitation 2
A1181102 Introduction to Occupational Therapy for Physical Therapy Students 1
A1152203 Communication and counseling skills 2 The course includes a theoretical Basis of Communication; Elements of Communication; Components of Communication; Types of Communication; Functions of Communication; Factors that Influence Communication; Therapeutic Communication: Definition, Purpose , Characteristics, Phases, Applications; Helping Relationship: Definition, Purpose, Characteristics, Phases, Applications ;Differences between Helping & Social Relationship; The Conceptual Components of The Therapeutic Relationship: Concept That Enhance The Development of The Therapeutic Relationships ؛ Concepts That Hinder Development of Therapeutic Relationships; Therapeutic and Non Therapeutic (Obstructive) Communication Techniques
A1152405 Physical therapy for sports injuries 2 This course aims to introduce the students to the main roles of physiotherapy in sport injuries and includes evaluation and treatment plan.
A1154604 Physical therapy in intensive care 3 This course consists of a mixture of theoretical and case based learning experiences designed to fulfill the needs of the student in the critical evaluation and physiotherapy management of the patient with either acute or chronic cardiac, vascular, respiratory, neurological, and/or musculoskeletal dysfunction commonly treated in the acute care (hospital) setting


Free Ellective - 3 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110111 General Physics 1 3 تتناول هذه المادة موضوعات الموجات الصوتية، والاتزان الحراري ودرجة الحرارة، والتيار الكهربائي وآلية حركة الشحنات في الموصلات، والنشاط الإشعاعي، ونصف العمر، وأنواع التحللات الإشعاعية، وتفاعل الإشعاع مع المادة، ووحدات الإشعاع، والآثار الضارة للإشعاع، والاستخدامات الأخرى للإشعاع، بالإضافة إلى طرق الكشف عن الإشعاع وقياسه . كما تقدم المادة استخدام أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي لتعزيز الفهم المفاهيمي والتحليل وحل المشكلات في الفيزياء . وتدعم هذه المادة أهداف التنمية المستدامة الآتية : الهدف 4 والهدف 7 والهدف 9.


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110191 Computer Skills (Remedial) 3
A0110141 English Language (Remedial) 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110142 Arabic Language (Remedial) 3 Reading skills: comprehension texts, meaning and vocabulary; Grammar and morphology: parts of speech (noun, verb, particle), definite and indefinite nouns, pronouns and their types, demonstrative pronouns, relative pronouns, singular, dual and plural forms, prepositions, verb types, nominal and verbal sentences; Spelling and punctuation: writing the hamza in its various positions, the distinguishing alif after the plural ? و ?, differentiating between ض and ظ , "التنوين" , letters that are pronounced but not written in some words, and letters that are written but not pronounced in some words; Speaking; Writing; Listening texts and exercises. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.

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