Exercise and wellbeing skills in physiotherapy - practical training I (5cr)

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?

Evaluation

Entry-level competence

Students can,
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers/clients, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.

Course material

The student is required to study the following literature/The following literature is used in the course
• Kauranen, K., Müller, E., Saastamoinen, N. & Sinivuori, E. 2021. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. 4., uudistettu painos. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy.
• Husu P., Ojala K. & Mäkinen A. 2023. UKK-terveyskuntotestit : liikehallinta, tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön kunto ja liikkumiskyky. Tampere: UKK-instituutti.
• Häkkinen K. & Keskinen K. 2007. Kuntotestauksen käsikirja. Liikuntatieteellinen seura ry.

Other study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Savonlinna campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible. As a rule, scheduled contact lessons are not recorded nor duplicated by online lectures.
• Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups. The course consists of practical lessons and individual and small-group assignments. In addition, demonstration of competence must be
completed.
• The assessed assignments are completed independently/in groups/in pairs.
• Feedback is provided by different methods, in writing and/or orally. Also, peer feedback can be used.
• The course consists of three parts which are separately assessed. More detailed information available below in section “Course part description”.

RDI and work-related cooperation

No working life cooperation in this course.

Timing of exams and assignments

Assignments must be completed for each section of the course, and exams must be taken in the last scheduled lesson.
The course entails assignments. Project assignments must be completed by the end of the course.

The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments, take the required exams, and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion.

Student workload

1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Course part description

The implementation includes the following sections, which are described in more detail on the study course's Learn platform.

- Health assessment and exercise
- Assessment and exercise of the heart and respiratory system
- Relaxation methods

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course.

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.