Basics of Functional Capacity Assessment (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
• understands the importance of a holistic approach in evaluating human functional capacity
• is able to describe the importance of meeting the client, knows how to act in interactive situations and can utilise interviews as a method of collecting data in a client encounter
• is familiar with and knows how to use the most common metrics of functional capacity and quality of life
• can describe the biomechanics and balance of the upright body position and applies them as part of their observations
• can evaluate the client’s upright position, joint mobility and muscular activity
• can utilise metrics as part of an examination and evaluation and is able to assess the reliability of the metrics and measurements.

Content

• Encounter, interaction and interview with a client
• Methods of evaluating functional capacity and quality of life
• Biomechanics and balance of the upright body position
• Observation and evaluation of the upright body position, muscular activity and mobility
• Reliability of measurements and metrics

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology

Teaching methods

Learning diary
Guided assignments
Written assignments
Online courses (Oppiportti, only in Finnish)
Group work
Seminar
On-site teaching
Pre-assignments

Location and time

Myllypuro camps

Student workload

Fundamentals of Posture, Muscle Function, and Mobility Assessment – 2 ECTS
Common Methods for Assessing Functional Capacity and Quality of Life – 2 ECTS
Client Encounter, Interaction, and Dialogical Interview – 1 ECTS

1 ECTS = 27 hours. The total number of working hours includes teaching, guidance, group work, seminar work, independent study, and written assignments.

The submission deadlines for written assignments will be specified during the course.

Content scheduling

More information about the course progression and materials will be available on Moodle, which will be introduced during the orientation session.

Further information for students

Attendance in Practical Contact Teaching is Mandatory.

Absences must be compensated in a manner defined by the teacher.

If a student has a decision on individual study arrangements that affects the completion of the course, they must contact the course coordinator immediately after the registration period ends.

Assignments and materials created by the teacher are considered works under the Copyright Act (404/61) and are subject to the teacher’s copyright. These assignments and materials may only be used for personal study purposes. Public distribution is only allowed with the teacher’s permission.

A Moodle workspace is in use.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation to classes, group work and seminars.
Written assignments pass / fail.

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

PASS: Same as satisfactory (see above)

FAIL:
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE; the student
• uses professional knowledge base of the field one-sidedly and is not familiar enough with the sources of the field.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACTIONS; the student
• does not have adequate professional knowledge or skills
• does not act according to educational objectives or instructions.