Physiotherapy for the Elderly, Theory (9 cr)
Code: 7F00EB80-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 01.12.2021 - 30.01.2022
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 9 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended 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
- Course
- 7F00EB80
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 methods and criteria
Hyväksytty suoritus kirjaesseestä (ohjeistus Moodlessa).
Hyväksytty suoritus ikääntyneiden liikunta -kokonaisuudesta (virtuaaliopinnot).
Aktiivinen osallistuminen tutoristuntoihin (hyväksytty/hylätty).
Aktiivinen osallistuminen harjoitustunneille ja simulaatioon.
Osallistuminen seminaareihin (hyväksytty/hylätty).
Opetustuokion pitäminen apuvälineistä muille opiskelijoille.
Hyväksytty suoritus lääkeaineopin kotitentistä.
Hyväksytty suoritus teoriakokeesta.
Assessment scale
0-5