Individuals as Movers and Actors, Theory (9cr)

Objectives

The students
- knows the phases of the human life span
- knows the psychomotor, cognitive and psychosocial development in different phases of human life and especially in childhood
- knows the human physiology and physiological reactions in different kinds of emotional situations
- knows the structure of the skeletal system, muscle tissue and synovial joint
- recognises the psychological and physical reactions and emotions of him-/herself and other people in different kinds of situations
- knows the connections between individuality, life styles and diverse life situations and the operation and behaviour of individuals
- is able to outline the factors promoting and impairing the health and function ability of him-/herself and his/her close community

Content

Course contents
-psychosomatic model in structuring physiotherapy
" the cognitive and psychosocial development of children, adolescents, adults and senior citizens
" motor development in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and ageing
" development of basic movement
" the significance of reflexes in development - alignment, balance and protective reflexes
" basics of physiology concerning:
" tissues
" communication between cells
" fluid balance, excretion of urine
" the digestive system and its functions
" reproduction
" vital functions in different situations
" the kinetic chain
" posture, movement, moving, functional ability
" basics of biomechanics in human movement
" system of quantities in mechanics
" motor activity, motor skills
" muscle structure, motor unit and muscle activity
" structure and function of the respiratory and blood-vascular system
" appropriate way of breathing, measurement of breathing
" the way of using body, body consciousness and self-respect
" stress, relaxation
" human and health
" life styles, roles, norms, values and attitudes in human behaviour
" life styles and changing them
" the psychological and social meaning of health
" physical exercise in knowing oneself and in health promotion