Functional anatomy of movementLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students know how to analyse human functioning in everyday activities. After completing the study unit, they are able to describe factors affecting balance. The study unit provides students with the ability to understand optimal movement models of the musculoskeletal system in basic movement.
Students can describe kinesiology and biomechanics by applying balance control and movement.
Students can describe osteopathic techniques biomechanically as well as use and interpret biomechanical equipment for the gait analysis.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries:
Students are familiar with the most common sports injuries and their treatment options both conservatively and surgically. They are able to administer first aid for sports injuries. Students understand the significance of preventing injuries.

Content

Sitting, standing, getting up, walking, running, kicking, throwing, lifting, carrying, speaking, eating, respiration, static work with muscles and centre of gravity. Biomechanical gait analysis.
Prevention and treatment of sports injuries:
Prevention of sports injuries, types of injuries, treatment of sports injuries, basics of rehabilitation of sports injuries, sports injuries in different body parts, sports injuries typical of different types of sports. Taping.

Qualifications

Human anatomy 4 and palpation skills, Basics of Research and Development

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.
Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.
Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.