Basics of Therapeutic Exercise (5 cr)

Objective

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

Content

• Basics of biomechanics
• 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 XXXX.2025
Uusintaverkkotentti Moodlessa XXXX.2025

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)
Assignment 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)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes everyday information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the 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; the student
• 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; the student
• can search for knowledge from various sources and is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• can work well in typical professional tasks and situations
• can work in a client-oriented way.

ETHICS, COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT; the student
• can act in accordance with the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for knowledge from different sources and justifies their use
• utilises the professional knowledge base.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the 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; the student
• justifies professional activities based on the ethical principles of the field
• can work in work groups and projects and shares competence
• is able to develop oneself.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• can search for professional knowledge regarding a single issue
• is familiar with the professional knowledge base of the field
• distinguishes everyday information from research knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the 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; the student
• 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 methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

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