Patricia Cai
Lecturer
Kinesiology
Dr, Patricia Cai is a lecturer in the department of Kinesiology in Brooklyn college. She has been teaching human anatomy and physiology (A&P) to the pre-health professional and exercise science students for over five years. Prior to teaching, Dr. Cai held a private chiropractic practice, and has worked with neurologists, orthopedists, physical and occupational therapists. Dr. Cai also helped the department create a one-semester A&P course at a level that is appropriate to physical education teacher education majors.
Show Scholarly Activities and Professional Accomplishments
Education:
M.S., New York Chiropractic College - 2008 (Applied Clinical Nutriton)
Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College - 1998 (Chiropractic)
Areas of Expertise:
* Spinal, muscular, visceral and neural anatomy
* Human physiopathology
* Clinical nutrition
Professional Leadership
Department PSC Union Representative (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Member of the Brooklyn College Sustainability Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Science Day Judge Panel, 2015-2019 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2019
Department Grade Appeal Committee, 2016-2018 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Department Search Committee (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2017
Pedagogical Achievements
Incorporated Turning Point through the usage of clickers in lecture. This system allows an immediate feedback from the students by having them answer questions in class. Assessment of this pedagogical application is performed at the end of semester via class survey. 2019
Stared art projects in A&P. Made an arrangement with the Brooklyn Museum under which students will use objects of art to enhance their knowledge in anatomy and physiology 2017
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