Human growth, development and learningLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You identify areas of human growth and development, development tasks, and the requirements for development and motor learning at different stages of life.
You can define the basic concepts of motor learning.
You can describe stages in human beings' motor learning skills at different stages of life.
You can encounter other human beings and create practical relationships with other people.
You are familiar with the basics of guiding and counselling individuals and groups.
You know the basics of collaborative learning and can define your own role and responsibilities in collaborative learning situations.

Content

How do human beings grow up and develop?
What is motor learning?
Which are the requirements of motor learning in different ages?
How do motor functioning and learning change in different ages?
What is motor control?
Which methods do you use to observe motor ability in different ages?
How do you encounter human beings’ motor functioning?
Which characteristics do you need to create functioning interaction with other people?
What are the methods to guide individuals and groups?
What is Problem-Based Learning (PBL)?
How do you reflect your own physiotherapy skills and knowledge?

Materials

Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics 5 ECTS credits
Finnish communication skills 5 ECTS credits
Physiotherapy interventions I 10 ECTS credits

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.