Physiotherapy for the Elderly, TheoryLaajuus (9 cr)
Code: 7F00EB80
Credits
9 op
Objectives
Students
- know the factors having an impact on an elderly person’s aging and life span
- know the essential changes in an elderly person’s functional ability (for instance balance and ability to walk)
- can test in reliably the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly
- can apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises and rehabilitation
Content
- meters and ways to measure movement and functional ability
- analysis of movement, functional ability and independent functioning
- evidence based physiotherapy in choosing exercises
- motivation for movement and functioning
- the chances in functional ability caused by aging
- assessing and prevention of falling risks
Prerequisites
Participation in the course requires participation in previous study units.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to identify and define the most common diseases of the elderly and the key changes in performance brought by aging
- is able to identify, define and structure age-related changes in bodily functions and tissues
- is able to use and apply different ways of working to increase physical activity of the elderly
- actively participates in lessons
- is able to act in a responsibly and take other group members into account
A failed mark is the result when the student:
- does not know the factors related to aging of the population
- doe not know about changes in bodily functions and tissues that come with aging
- does not know the importance of exercise, nutrition, and stimulants for the well-being of an elderly person
and the ability to function
- does not know the most common diseases of the elderly
- withdraws, selects or neglects given tasks and training during lessons
- does not complete or hands in inadequate assignments
Enrolment period
01.11.2023 - 31.01.2024
Timing
02.01.2024 - 10.05.2024
Credits
9 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Physiotherapy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Hannu Järvinen
- Minna Törnävä
- Heidi Valtatie
- Tuija Laakso
- Anne-Marja Hammar
- Hanna Sahinoja
- Liisa Mannisenmäki
Person in charge
Hannu Järvinen
Groups
-
21FY
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know the factors having an impact on an elderly person’s aging and life span
- know the essential changes in an elderly person’s functional ability (for instance balance and ability to walk)
- can test in reliably the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly
- can apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises and rehabilitation
Content (course unit)
- meters and ways to measure movement and functional ability
- analysis of movement, functional ability and independent functioning
- evidence based physiotherapy in choosing exercises
- motivation for movement and functioning
- the chances in functional ability caused by aging
- assessing and prevention of falling risks
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course requires participation in previous study units.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to identify and define the most common diseases of the elderly and the key changes in performance brought by aging
- is able to identify, define and structure age-related changes in bodily functions and tissues
- is able to use and apply different ways of working to increase physical activity of the elderly
- actively participates in lessons
- is able to act in a responsibly and take other group members into account
A failed mark is the result when the student:
- does not know the factors related to aging of the population
- doe not know about changes in bodily functions and tissues that come with aging
- does not know the importance of exercise, nutrition, and stimulants for the well-being of an elderly person
and the ability to function
- does not know the most common diseases of the elderly
- withdraws, selects or neglects given tasks and training during lessons
- does not complete or hands in inadequate assignments
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Enrolment period
02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 12.05.2023
Credits
9 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Physiotherapy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Marja-Leena Lähteenmäki
- Anne-Marja Hammar
- Hannu Järvinen
- Minna Törnävä
- Heidi Valtatie
- Tuija Laakso
- Maria Maljanen
- Liisa Mannisenmäki
- Hanna Sahinoja
Person in charge
Hannu Järvinen
Groups
-
20FY
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know the factors having an impact on an elderly person’s aging and life span
- know the essential changes in an elderly person’s functional ability (for instance balance and ability to walk)
- can test in reliably the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly
- can apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises and rehabilitation
Content (course unit)
- meters and ways to measure movement and functional ability
- analysis of movement, functional ability and independent functioning
- evidence based physiotherapy in choosing exercises
- motivation for movement and functioning
- the chances in functional ability caused by aging
- assessing and prevention of falling risks
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course requires participation in previous study units.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to identify and define the most common diseases of the elderly and the key changes in performance brought by aging
- is able to identify, define and structure age-related changes in bodily functions and tissues
- is able to use and apply different ways of working to increase physical activity of the elderly
- actively participates in lessons
- is able to act in a responsibly and take other group members into account
A failed mark is the result when the student:
- does not know the factors related to aging of the population
- doe not know about changes in bodily functions and tissues that come with aging
- does not know the importance of exercise, nutrition, and stimulants for the well-being of an elderly person
and the ability to function
- does not know the most common diseases of the elderly
- withdraws, selects or neglects given tasks and training during lessons
- does not complete or hands in inadequate assignments
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
01.12.2021 - 30.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Credits
9 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Physiotherapy
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Anne-Marja Hammar
- Hannu Järvinen
- Heidi Valtatie
- Maria Maljanen
- Tuija Laakso
- Lea Saarni
- Minna Törnävä
- Liisa Mannisenmäki
- Hanna Sahinoja
Person in charge
Hannu Järvinen
Groups
-
19FY
Objectives (course unit)
Students
- know the factors having an impact on an elderly person’s aging and life span
- know the essential changes in an elderly person’s functional ability (for instance balance and ability to walk)
- can test in reliably the mobility, functionality and independent coping of the elderly
- can apply theory in choosing the physiotherapeutic exercises and rehabilitation
Content (course unit)
- meters and ways to measure movement and functional ability
- analysis of movement, functional ability and independent functioning
- evidence based physiotherapy in choosing exercises
- motivation for movement and functioning
- the chances in functional ability caused by aging
- assessing and prevention of falling risks
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course requires participation in previous study units.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Evaluation criteria, pass/fail:
A passed mark is the result when the student:
- is able to identify and define the most common diseases of the elderly and the key changes in performance brought by aging
- is able to identify, define and structure age-related changes in bodily functions and tissues
- is able to use and apply different ways of working to increase physical activity of the elderly
- actively participates in lessons
- is able to act in a responsibly and take other group members into account
A failed mark is the result when the student:
- does not know the factors related to aging of the population
- doe not know about changes in bodily functions and tissues that come with aging
- does not know the importance of exercise, nutrition, and stimulants for the well-being of an elderly person
and the ability to function
- does not know the most common diseases of the elderly
- withdraws, selects or neglects given tasks and training during lessons
- does not complete or hands in inadequate assignments
Assessment scale
0-5