Study Guide

Objective

You can assess and examine physical capacity and components of health-related physical fitness using key physiotherapy assessment tools and measures.
You can assess and examine the cardiovascular and respiratory function of an individual using key physiotherapy assessment methods and measures.
You can draw conclusions about an individual's physical capacity, health-related physical fitness and cardiovascular and respiratory function based on assessment results.
You can design and instruct goal-oriented exercises for individuals and groups to improve physical capacity and aspects of health-related physical fitness.
You can design and instruct exercises to promote the well-being of the body and mind of the individual, using a psychophysical approach.
You can consider aseptic principles and work ergonomics in physiotherapy work.
You can work in physiotherapy situations in a client-oriented manner and in consideration of patient safety.
You can act in accordance with the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists.

Content

What are the main assessment methods and measures for assessing physical capacity and health-related physical fitness in physiotherapy?
How do you assess and examine components of physical capacity and health-related physical fitness using key physiotherapy assessment tools and measures?
What are the key assessment tools and measures of cardiovascular and respiratory function in physiotherapy?
How do you assess and examine the individual's cardiovascular and respiratory function using the key physiotherapy assessment tools and measures?
What do you consider and what conclusions do you draw when assessing an individual's physical capacity, health-related physical fitness, and cardiovascular and respiratory function?
How do you design and instruct goal-oriented exercises to develop physical capacity and health-related physical fitness for individuals and groups?
How do you design and instruct exercises to promote physical and mental wellbeing using a psychophysical approach?
How do you consider the aseptic and work ergonomics principles in your practice?
How do you act in a client-oriented way and in consideration of patient safety in physiotherapy situations?
How do you consider the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists in your practice?

Qualifications

You know the methods of guidance used in physiotherapy.
You can define the different aspects of health-related fitness and you can describe their connection to health and functional capacity.
You can observe and assess the client’s basic movement and functional capacity with the key assessment methods and meters used in physiotherapy.
You know and understand the professional ethical guidelines for physiotherapists.