Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- can describe the phases of motor learning and knows the theoretical background
- knows the principles of basic movement and guidance
- knows the basics of exercise didactics
- knows factors related to the group dynamics
- knows the therapeutic effect of music
- knows the importance of oral communication in physiotherapy guidance
- knows the common udes aids
- knows the importance of relaxation and sufficient sleep
- knows the basics of optimal breathing
- knows the basic techniques of classical massage and knows their effect mechanism
- knows the importance of the respiratory and circulatory system in the human body
- can locate the parts of the respiratory and circulatory system in the human body
- knows the basics of the main structures and functions of the organs as well as their regulation and cooperation
- knows the importance of aseptics and hygiene.

Content (course unit)

- motor learning
- physiotherapy guidance
- principles of personal and group guidance
- water as a therapy method
- basic movement
- communication
- breathing
- blood circulation
- relaxation
- balance
- massage
- sleeping ergonomics and –hygiene
- music in physiotherapy
- IT in studying physiology

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisites for participation in the course are participation in the previous study unit Physiotherapeutic Research and approved completion in the examination of anatomy.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student actively participates in the discussion of the topic using a variety of reference material.
The student justifiably presents the subject contents of the course together with other group members.
The student is able to describe and analyze moves and basic human movement from a guidance point of view.
The student returns the tasks of didactics of exercise and speech communication as well as the learning diary of physiotherapy contents in the agreed schedule and according to the given documentation instructions.
The student gets 70% correct in the physiology exam.

Fail
The student does not actively participate in the discussion of the topic and does not use proper reference material.
The student is not able to describe and analyze basic human movement.
The student does not return sufficient tasks of didactics of exercise and speech communication, as well as the learning diary of physiotherapy contents in the agreed schedule and according to the given documentation instructions.
The student gets less than 70% correct in the physiology exam.

Location and time

TAMK main campus, 9.1.-17.3.2023

Assessment methods and criteria

Infection control
- assignments must be completed according to given instructions and submitted within the given time frames in order to pass this section of the course.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Theoretical and practical lessons, group work, seminars, independent studies, written assignments

Learning materials

Materials downloaded to the course Moodle, independently acquired material related to the topic and in addition:
Physiotherapy:
Cech D.J. & Martin S.T. 2012. Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span. 3rd ed. Elsevier. St. Louis, Missouri.

Physiology:
Primary: Medical Physiology, Third Edition. Walter Boron. 2017 (ebook Clinical Key/ Andor)
Alternative: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology, Betts et al. 2017.

Infection control:
Weston, D. et al. (2017) Infection prevention and control at a glance. Chichester, West Sussex ;: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.

Student workload

8 cr = 8 x 27 hours of student´s work

The timetable for the course can be found in Pakki

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of performance

International connections

Course will be held In English, International student group

Further information

Attendance at the orientation class is a prerequisite for participation in the course.

Attendance is compulsory in all lessons.