Study Guide

Objective

The student can identify the details of the bones in the upper limbs and describe the structure and functioning of joints in the upper limbs. They can identify and name the muscles in the upper limbs and know how to describe the movements they generate in each joint. The student is able to describe the structure of the thorax, the joints of the ribs and the special characteristics of the different parts of the spine. The student is able to explain the location and basic functioning of the most important muscle groups in the torso and the neck area. The student can identify the core structures of the musculoskeletal system using palpation. The student can explain the composition and physiological importance of blood as well as the structure and core functions of the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system and the respiratory system. The student can describe the basics

Content

- Structure and functioning of the upper limbs: bones, joints, muscles
- Structure of the thorax, functioning of the different parts of the spine
- Torso and neck muscles: deep muscles in the back and the back of the neck, neck muscles, abdominal muscles, pelvic floor muscles, respiratory muscles
- Palpation in the identification of structures
- Physiology: blood, blood circulation, lymphatic system, respiration
- Basics of exercise physiology

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
-is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
-distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
- can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
-aims to act in a client-oriented way
-proves to have adequate skills to act in
-professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
-can work as a member of a work group
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge from various sources and is familiar with the professional
knowledge base of the field

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-can work well in typical professional
tasks and situations
-can work in a client-oriented way

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
-can act in a client-oriented way
-is capable of solving professional tasks
and problems

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
-utilizes the professional knowledge base

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
-can apply professional skills in professional situations and acts responsibly
-can act in a client-oriented way
-is capable of solving professional tasks and problems

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
-can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
-develops oneself

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
Student
-can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
-is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
-distinguishes informal information from research knowledge

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS
Student
- can act in individual professional situations according to instruction
-aims to act in a client-oriented way
-proves to have adequate skills to act in
-professional situations

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
-is familiar with the ethical principles of the field
-can work as a member of a work group
-is able to evaluate personal strengths and development needs