Physiotherapy in Children and Youth (5 ECTS)
Code: SX00EE78-3010
General information
- Enrollment
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05.05.2025 - 18.05.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
Enroll to the implementation in OMA
- Timing
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20.10.2025 - 22.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Virtual portion
- 1 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus and online
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Rehabilitation and Examination
- Campus
- Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Physiotherapy
- Teacher in charge
- Krista Lehtonen
- Groups
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SXB23S1Fysioterapian tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
- Course
- SX00EE78
Implementation has 12 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 31 h 0 min.
Time | Topic | Location |
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Wed 22.10.2025 time 09:00 - 11:00 (2 h 0 min) |
ZOOM Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
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Thu 30.10.2025 time 12:30 - 15:30 (3 h 0 min) |
Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPC3001
Oppimistila
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Wed 05.11.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
A ryhmä Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2023
Manuaalinen terapia 2
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Tue 11.11.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00 (3 h 0 min) |
B ryhmä Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2023
Manuaalinen terapia 2
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Tue 18.11.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
B ryhmä Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2023
Manuaalinen terapia 2
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Tue 18.11.2025 time 12:30 - 14:30 (2 h 0 min) |
Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPC3001
Oppimistila
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Thu 20.11.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
A ryhmä Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2022
Manuaalinen terapia 1
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Thu 20.11.2025 time 12:30 - 14:30 (2 h 0 min) |
Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPC4001
Oppimistila
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Tue 02.12.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPC5012
Oppimistila
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Wed 03.12.2025 time 09:00 - 13:00 (4 h 0 min) |
ETÄ Webinaari Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
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Tue 09.12.2025 time 09:00 - 11:30 (2 h 30 min) |
A ryhmä CASE tehtävät Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2025a
Manuaalinen terapia 3a
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Tue 09.12.2025 time 12:30 - 15:00 (2 h 30 min) |
B ryhmä CASE tehtävät Lasten ja nuorten fysioterapia SX00EE78-3010 |
MPB2025a
Manuaalinen terapia 3a
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Objective
The student can describe the neurology-based functional ability disorders related to everyday life and functional ability. The student can describe the special features related to the growth and development of children and youth, as well as their effect on functional ability. The student can plan physiotherapy and rehabilitation together with the client. The student can critically assess the results of the chosen physiotherapy methods in the client’s physiotherapy. The student can operate in collaboration based on multiprofessional expertise together with the client and working life operators.
Content
Psychomotor development and development theories
Everyday life of children, their living environments and family-orientedness
Assessing and strengthening functional ability of children in cooperation based on multiprofessional expertise
The individual and age-based functional ability of children, typical development delays and functional ability disorders
Motor learning of children
Objective physiotherapy based on children’s needs
Special characteristics of physiotherapy in paediatric neurology and children who require special support
Location and time
2nd period, Myllypuro campus
Materials
To be announced.
Teaching methods
Lectures
Learning assignments
Workshops
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
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International connections
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Completion alternatives
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Student workload
5 x 27 h, 1 credit = 27 h. The total number of working hours includes teaching, group work, independent study and written assignments.
Content scheduling
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Further information
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
The majority of previous studies (based on the curriculum) should be accomplished before this course
Using of AI in assignments according to Metropolia UAS instructions
The course uses a Moodle course, to which a course key is provided via OMA before the start of the course.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base. They also assess and develop their own functioning systematically. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment. They also apply working methods flexibly and safely. Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of various situations, and in their work they commit themselves to the code of professional conduct.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students master professional concepts and make choices together with the client using the comprehensive knowledge base, in changing environments. They also assess their own functioning and produce knowledge to develop their operating environment. Students act independently and professionally and develop their working and operating environments together with other actors. Students work according to professional ethics considering the characteristics of complex and unpredictable situations. Their work develops and renews professional procedures and practices.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Students master professional concepts, and they justify their choices using the comprehensive knowledge base, based on the client’s needs. Students assess systematically the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions. Students act independently and professionally aiming at goals set to them in their operating environment as well as apply working methods appropriately and safely. Students work according to professional ethics as well as commit themselves to the group, enhancing its functioning.
Assessment methods and criteria
Attendance
Learning assignments, of which one is evaluated on a scale 0-5.
Qualifications
Student knows the basics of assessment and promotion of functioning in physiotherapy. Student knows the basics of body functions and structures. Student knows the basics of physiotherapy in musculoskeletal disorders. Student has accomplished minimum of 6 credits of clinical practice in physiotherapy.