Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to develop the observation and support of basic movement and physiotherapeutic guidance.

On completion of the course, the student will

• can describe the stages of motor learning and know their theoretical background
• know the basics of basic movement and physiotherapeutic guidance in individual and group situations
• know the most common mobility aids and how to use them to support the client's functional capacity
• knows the therapeutic effects of music
• knows the importance of oral communication in different interaction situations
• knows the main structures and functions of the respiratory and circulatory systems, their regulatory mechanisms and cooperation
• knows how to control and support respiratory function
• recognises the body's stress reactions, the importance of relaxation and good sleep
• knows the function of the autonomic nervous system
• knows the basic principles of classical massage and know the mechanisms of its action
• knows the importance of asepsis and hygiene in physiotherapy

Content (course unit)

• motor learning
• principles of individual and group physiotherapeutic guidance
• basic movement and its support
• oral communication
• respiratory and circulatory system
• stress response and relaxation
• autonomic nervous system
• balance
• basics of classical massage
• sleep ergonomics and sleep hygiene
• the role of music in physiotherapy
• asepsis

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved performance:

• The student will actively participate in the examination of the topic in a way that contributes to the discussion of the topic, using a wide range of source material.
• The student will present the subject matter of the course in an informed manner in collaboration with other members of the group.
• Students will be able to describe and analyse movement, locomotion and the basic stages of human movement in terms of guidance.
• The student will return the physical education didactics and speech communication assignments and the physiotherapy content learning diary within the agreed time and according to the given recording guidelines.
• The student passes the physiology exam.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail