Opinto-opas

Objective

Students are able to explain the effects of physical inactivity and activity on the organ system and energy sources and generation methods during physical exertion and training. Students can explain the physics of body movements, the short- and long-term effects of physical exertion and training and principles of motor control and motor learning. Students know how to plan safe and individual therapeutic exercises.
Student is familiar with the basics of guidance on physical exercise and is able to provide it to various age groups individually in a goal-oriented way, supporting clients’ functional ability and health as well as their voluntary exercise behaviour.

Content

Motor control and learning
Effects of physical inactivity and exertion on the body
Energy source and means of generating energy during physical exertion
Principles of training
Training of general endurance
Biomechanical basics of movement and mobility
Physical exertion factors related to physiotherapy

Evaluation scale

0-5

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 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.