SPTA

STUDENT PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

usp.spta@yahoo.com

 

 

 

The purpose of the USP Student Physical Therapy Association is to foster interest, participation, and a positive career attitude toward Physical Therapy.  Physical Therapy awareness is brought to the school and community by participating in school activities and community service. 

 

The Executive Board:

From Left to Right:

First Row:

Stephanie Schultz- Secretary

Marie Milone- Treasurer

Jessica Shook- SGA Rep

Second Row:

Frank Lai- Vice President

Rich DiGiacomo- Co-President

Rich Call- Co-President

Dr. Margie Roos- Faculty Advisor

 

 

FALL 2007 EVENTS:

·         PT Welcome Back BBQ - Thursday, September 6, 2007 from 1-3PM in Picnic Area

·         7th Annual Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture – Thurs, Sept. 20, 2007 from 5-8PM in STC

o        “Exploration of Methods to Enhance Reach, Grasp, and Manipulation Across the Lifespan” – Presented by Susan Duff, EdD, PT, OT, CHT

·         Fall Fest – Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 1 - 4:30PM in the Quad

o        PT Department - Strength and Conditioning Testing

o        SPTA Table - Disability Awareness

·         Screening of Murderball - Wednesday, October 10, 2007 from 7-9PM in PTC 140

o        Murderball is a 2005 documentary film about quadriplegics who play wheelchair rugby. It centers on the rivalry between the U.S. and Canadian teams leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games. It was directed by Henry Alex Rubin and Dana Adam Shapiro, and produced by Jeffrey Mandel and Shapiro. It was nominated for Best Documentary Feature for the 78th Academy Awards.

·         25th Anniversary of PT Department at USP Celebration – Monday, October 15, 2007

o        Table in Wilson Hall from 12-1:30PM

o        Panel Discussion in STC from 4-5PM

§         Ben Massey – Former President of APTA from 2000-2006 

·         Quad Rugby Demonstration by the MAGEE EAGLES!!! - Tuesday, October 23, 2007 from 7-9PM in ARC Rec Gym

  • PT Dodgeball Competition - Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 1-3PM in ARC Rec Gym

·         National Student Conclave – October 26-28, 2007 at Valley Forge

 

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