Biomechanics and Motion Evaluation (5 cr)

Objective

Students know the basic concepts of biomechanics and the basics of biomechanical evaluation. Students are able to describe different types of measurements and to evaluate the reliability of measurements. They are able to measure joint movements and master the principles of muscle strength assessment. Students are able to describe the basic principles and stages of walking and during the different stages of joint and muscle activity. They are able to evaluate walking visually by observing and using different tools. Students recognize common changes in walking and they are familiar with general challenges in the movement of aid users.

Content

- Basics of biomechanics
- Biomechanical assessment
- Types of measurements, meters and their reliability
- Assessment of joint mobility
- Assessment of muscle strength
- Basics of walking
- Muscle function and joint movements in different stages of walking
- Visual observation of walking
- Evaluation of walking using technology
- Common walking abnormalities
- Prosthetic walking

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core material in the field
- search information from diverse sources of information PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- perform different tasks in different operating environments
- demonstrate that he/she has achieved core competence objectives

RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- demonstrate familiarity with key professional safety practices
- act in accordance with ethical principles
- make individual expertise available to the group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge consistently
- seek information,critically evaluate it and use information sources
- PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- apply the knowledge base in professional tasks
- apply professional skills in various tasks
- act independently and responsibly in a professional situation RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- plan activities with safety in mind
- act in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- act purposefully in a working group and a project

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

KNOWLEDGE BASE
The student is able to:
- use industry concepts and knowledge expertly
- justify the use of data sources
- justify activities on the basis of research-based information or studies
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
The student is able to:
- work in diverse and international tasks and work situations
- operate in a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial manner
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
The student is able to:
- act responsibly and with safety in mind
- justify activities in accordance with the ethical principles of the profession
- organise and direct the activities of a group or a project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed:
KNOWLEDGE BASE
- does not adequately master or value industry knowledge
- does not know or cannot use the concepts of the field PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT
- insufficient professional skills
- does not operate in accordance with training and guidance
- does not seek to develop himself/herself and his/her activities
RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
- disregards safety or ethical conduct of the profession
- is not motivated nor participates in group and development work