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 Grade Appeal Committee, 2016-2018 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Department PSC Union Representative (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Science Day Judge Panel, 2015-2018 (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2018
Department Search Committee (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2017
Pedagogical Achievements
Began to incorporate Turning Point in lecture, which allows a large number of students to give feedback by having them answer questions in class. 2018
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
Devised all the post-lab questionnaires in A&P through which students hold guided discussions in small groups, arrive at their own conclusions, and thus enhance their understanding of physiological concepts. 2015
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