Evaluation of human functioning (5 cr)
Code: FT00DU81-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020
Timing
10.08.2020 - 20.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Department of Sports and Rehabilitation
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Helka Sarén
- Piia Soikkeli
Teacher in charge
Helka Sarén
Groups
-
FTSA20KPPhysiotherapy, full-time studies
Objective
You can survey functional ability extensively and through its subparts.
You are aware of the factors influencing functional ability.
You understand the key factors affecting the reliability of physical therapy assessment (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 human functioning and which are the factors influencing it?
How can you assess and evaluate human functioning, mobility and physical performance of different age groups?
What are the factors affecting the reliability of the physiotherapeutic assessment?
How does the assessment of functioning, mobility and physical performance guide the planning and implementation of physiotherapy processes?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Attending the course requires that the learning outcomes of the courses Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics and “Physiotherapy interventions I” have been achieved.