Therapeutic Exercises, Practical Lessons (4 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students
- can measure physical condition and drawn up a training program based on the results
- evaluate and analyse the effects of therapeutic training
- can use the methods of therapeutic training to improve a person’s well-being

Content (course unit)

- training of muscular strength
- training of flexibility and stretching
- movement control
- measurement of physical condition with indirect bicycle ergometer and walking test
- implementing health-enhancing physical activity

Prerequisites (course unit)

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

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass
The student prepares for the practice situations carefully and is goal-oriented and active.
The student is able to measure physical fitness of clients independently, as well as create a personalized exercise program based on the assessment results and returns it as agreed.
The student is able to evaluate the suitability and effects of training programs.
The student is able to give and receive feedback.

Fail
The student is not well prepared to do the tasks and activity in the practical lessons is occasional.
The student is unable to measure the physical fitness of clients and is not able to create training program.
The student does not return the exercise program on time, and the subject matter does not correspond to the objectives.
The student is not able to evaluate the suitability and effects of training programs.
The student withdraws and selects or neglects assignments and practice during class.
The student has a negative attitude towards giving and receiving feedback.

Location and time

Weeks 12-22

Exam schedules

Practical exam according to the timetable.
The report related to the individual customer is evaluated as approved / rejected
My individual customer task, the report must be returned to Moodle by the date indicated in the instructions.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Exercises, working in small groups, testing one's own client, drawing up and supervising an exercise program.
Attendance is compulsory in all classes

Learning materials

The teaching material for the course can be found in the course's Moodle.

Student workload

Practical lessons and independent work (108h)

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

The student gets a student, for whom he performs UKK's health fitness tests. Based on the results of the tests, the student prepares and directs an individual therapeutic exercise program, taking into account the client's overall workload.
The assignment is given more detailed instructions at the beginning of the study period by teacher. The assignment will be returned to Moodle.

International connections

In english

Further information

Changes to the implementation plan and the order of lessons may be possible during the period
Participating in practice classes and successfully completing the practice tasks are prerequisites for guided practice