Biomechanics (5 cr)
Code: NA00ED69-3002
General information
- Enrollment
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06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Health Care and Emergency Care
- Campus
- Kotka Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Naprapathy
Objective
You master the biomechanics of the locomotor system, as applicable.
You understand the biomechanical functioning of the body for advanced studies.
You deepen your knowledge and skills especially in osteokinematics and arthrokinematics as required in the profession.
You are able to analyze the biomechanics of the body and apply it in the clinical work.
Content
What are the basic concepts of biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system?
How do I observe the functioning of the body and understand it from a mechanical point of view?
How do I apply biomechanics in the functioning of the locomotor system?
How do I use biomechanics from an aetiological and treatment point of view?
Evaluation
Students can:
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
Evaluation scale
1-5