Therapeutic Exercises, Theory (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is able to define the concept of health related fitness and therapeutic training, and knows their principles
- is able to evaluate and analyse the effects of therapeutic exercise
- can use the methods of therapeutic training to improve a person’s well-being
- knows the basics of healthy nutrition
- knows the meaning of urine exertion and endocrine secretion system for body functions
- can search diverse knowledge based on evidence and is able to critically evaluate research reports from different scientific databases
- can use evidence based knowledge when studying the principles of the profession

Content (course unit)

- fields of health
- measurement of health
- health-related fitness
- therapeutic exercises
- physical strain and recovery
- motivation to training
- types of muscular strength
- the basics of producing muscular strength
- flexibility and basics of stretching exercises
- movement control
- urine exertion
- endocrine secretion
- basic of research methods

Prerequisites (course unit)

Opintojaksolle osallistumisen edellytyksenä on osallistuminen edelliseen opintokokonaisuuteen Liikkumisen ja toiminnan tukeminen.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student is able to define the key concepts of health related fitness.
The student is able to structure phenomena of health related fitness and therapeutic exercise, and identify relationships between these concepts.
The student is able to select therapeutic exercise methods and evaluate them in promoting an individual’s health.
The student returns written assignments as agreed. In these they demonstrate knowledge in the basics of healthy nutrition and the basics of research.
The student gets at least 75% correct in the urinary and endocrine system exam.
The student returns the lecture diary within the agreed time and according to the instructions given. The diary should be comprehensive and have a basis in the theoretical background of the study module.
The student is be able to gather research data from a variety of sources, and use this information critically to support learning.
The student actively participates in the discussions in tutorial group, and participates in making and presenting the presentation in the study module seminar.

Fail
The student defines the key concepts related to physical activity incorrectly.
The student is familiar with the methods of therapeutic practice, but cannot justify the ones chosen.
The student returns the written assignment as agreed, but does not know the basics of healthy nutrition.
The student does not return written assignments related to the basics of nutrition, or the contents do not match the objectives of the study module.
The student gets less than 75% correct in the urinary and endocrine system exam.
The student does not return the lecture diary within the agreed time or does not process any opinions in a way that summarizes and structures the theoretical basis of the study module.
The student does not participate in discussions in the tutorial groups using relevant reference material.
The student does not participate in planning or presenting work for the study unit seminar.

Location and time

Week 12-22

Exam schedules

Therapeutic exercise: The actual exam is discussed at the beginning of the session. The student writes a lecture diary according to the instructions, which he returns at the agreed time.

Physiology: The date of the exam can be found in the timetable at the latest at the beginning of the period
The re-examinations will be arranged before the start of guided training.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Problem-based studying, tutoring, independent information acquisition and studying, lectures, seminar.
Participation in the orientation class is a prerequisite for participation in the course.
Attendance is compulsory for all classes.

Learning materials

Material in Moodle
Current research articles and detailed literature are announced separately at the beginning of the study period.


Huber F & Weels C. Therapeutic exercise. Treatment palnning for progression. Saunders Elsevier. 2005
Myers Thomas. Anatomy trains. VK-kustannus. 2. painos.2013..
Shumway-Cook A & Woollacot M. Motor control: theory and practical application.. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2.painos 2007.

Student workload

Face-to-face teaching + independent work (135h)

Content scheduling

The course's orientation lecture will be announced later in time table.
Tutor sessions and seminar according to the schedule.
Lectures according to the time table.

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

Getting to know the VO2max performed at the UKK institute.

International connections

In english

Further information

Basics of the research work: Two written assignments, which are instructed in the lectures.
Nutrition: Case assignment approved. The teacher instructs the task in the lecture.
The reading order of the course can be found in the locker machine by searching for 22FYKEN.
Electronic feedback from the course is collected at the end of the course.
Changes in implementation and reading order may be possible during the period.