Evaluation of functional capacity (5 cr)
Code: FT00DK81-3001
General information
Enrollment
05.04.2019 - 14.04.2019
Timing
26.08.2019 - 13.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Welfare
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Helka Sarén
- Anne Henttonen
- Piia Soikkeli
Teacher in charge
Helka Sarén
Groups
-
FTSA19KPPhysiotherapy, full-time studies
Objective
You can observe the functional capacity extensively and for each part.
You are aware of the factors influencing the functional capacity.
You understand the key factors affecting the reliability of physical therapy evaluation (validity and reliability).
You are able to justify the choice of appropriate assessment methods and their connection to the implemented physiotherapeutic procedures.
Content
What is functional capacity and which are the influencing factors?
How can you assess and evaluate human’s functional capacity, mobility and physical performance for different ages?
What are the factors affecting the reliability of the physiotherapeutic evaluation?
How does the assessment of functional capacity, mobility and physical performance guide of planning the physiotherapy process?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Attending the course requires that learning outcomes of courses “Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics” and “Physiotherapy interventions I” have been reached.