Basics of Psychophysical Physiotherapy (5 cr)

Objective

Students can describe the key processes of developmental psychology. They know the principles of human mental development. Students understand the significance of the assessment of their self-knowledge and resources to building a therapeutic relationship and implementing therapy. They are able to describe the relation between the body and mind in diverse life situations. Students have subjective experiences of promoting body awareness.

Content

Developmental phases of childhood, youth, adulthood and old age
Importance of mental resources in rehabilitation
Relation between the body and mind
Expressive body and movement
Methods of relaxation

Location and time

Myllypuro campus

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching
Distance learning
Group assignments
Individual assignments

Written assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Kts. lukujärjestys

International connections

N/A

Further information

Attendance mandatory. Absences will be compensated.

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course.)

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

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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.

Qualifications

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