Basics of Therapeutic Exercise (5 cr)

Objective

Students are able to describe the basics of biomechanics and exercise physiology, as well the main factors of motor control and learning related to functional ability. Students are familiar with the basics of therapeutic exercise and are able to plan safe and individual therapeutic exercises. Students know how to provide feedback that supports the client’s functional ability.

Content

Basics of biomechanics and exercise physiology
Motor control, learning and the provision of feedback
Basics of therapeutic exercise
Utilising theoretical basics in practical therapeutic exercise and client guidance

Location and time

Distance and face-to-face teaching, which takes place on the Myllypuro campus.

Materials

Tenttikirjallisuus:
*Luennot ja niiden materiaali ja Moodlessa oleva materiaali
*Kauranen K. ja Nurkka N. 2022. Liikkumisen biomekaniikkaa. Liikuntatieteellinen Seura. Helsinki tai Kauranen K. ja Nurkka N. 2010 tai 2014. Biomekaniikkaa liikunnan ja terveydenhuollon ammattilaisille. Liikuntatieteellinen Seura. Helsinki.
*Kauranen K. 2014. Lihas - rakenne, toiminta ja voimaharjoittelu. Liikuntatieteellinen Seura. Helsinki.
*Shumway-Cook A. & Woollacott M. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice. 3., 4, tai 5. painos. Lippincot Williams & Wilkins: luvut 1 ja 2.
*Suni J, Taulaniemi A. toimi. 2012 tai 2017. Terveyskunnon testaus. Sanoma Pro Oy.
*Sandström M. ja Ahonen J. 2011. Liikkuva ihminen – aivot, liikuntafysiologia ja sovellettu biomekaniikka. VK-kustannus Oy.

Teaching methods

*Lectures (distance learning)
*Practical training sessions, case presentations, client situations (attendance required)
*Independent study
*Assignments and exam

Exam schedules

Verkkotentti Moodlessa 3.10.2023
Uusintaverkkotentti Moodlessa 31.10.2023

Student workload

Student's work 5 cr (5x27h) consisting of:

Practical training lessons 1,5 cr (40,5h)
Client situation 0,5 cr (13,5h)
Assignments 1 credit (27h)
Online exam 2 credits (55h)

Further information

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical training lessons 1,5 cr (pass/fail)
Client situation 0,5 cr (pass/fail)
Assignments 1 credit (pass/fail)
Online exam 2 credits (0-5)

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of body functions and structures and assessment of functioning

Objective

Students are able to describe the basics of biomechanics and exercise physiology, as well the main factors of motor control and learning related to functional ability. Students are familiar with the basics of therapeutic exercise and are able to plan safe and individual therapeutic exercises. Students know how to provide feedback that supports the client’s functional ability.

Content

Basics of biomechanics and exercise physiology
Motor control, learning and the provision of feedback
Basics of therapeutic exercise
Utilising theoretical basics in practical therapeutic exercise and client guidance

Qualifications

Student knows the basics of body functions and structures and assessment of functioning