Curricula

Objectives

You are aware of the effects of aging and the pathophysiology of most common diseases on the musculoskeletal system throughout the life span. You learn the scientific basis and applications of key therapeutic exercises modalities and exercise physiology of specific therapeutic exercise. You will develop skills to implement and adapt exercise programs for different clinical and non-clinical populations. You learn to critically use different methods and measures to assess function and physical activity. You are able to critically evaluate and implement the results of therapeutic research within current health strategies and policies. You will gain an understanding of the role technology has in health promotion now and in the future.

Content

Pathophysiology of common diseases present throughout the life span

The effects aging on the neuromuscular system

Different exercise modalities available, their scientific basis and optimal prescription.

The role of and assessing physical activity in the different populations and the promotion of a safe and active lifestyle throughout the life span.

Measuring physical activity and interpretation and clinical application of measurements of physical activities

The evidence for dosing, effectiveness and measurement of therapeutic training areas of functioning, functional capacity and functional constraints

Dispensing and programming of exercise in people with the diseases in question

Evaluation of research methods and methods of measuring effectiveness

Use of technology to facilitate physical activity and improve long term adherence to exercise.

Time and location

Contacts
Spring 2022
week 7 (1 day)
week 10 (1/2 day)
week 13 (2 days)
week 17 (1 day)
week 20 (1 day)
week 22 deadline of all tasks

Learning materials and recommended literature

Clinical Sports Medicine Volume 2, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 1760420514

ACSM’s Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription 10th Edition Lippincott Williams and Wilkins ISBN 149633907X

Teaching methods

Virtual studies:
webinars and online lectures, group work and group discussions, written assignments and presentations

Student workload

Webinars and online lectures 15h
Virtual learning assignments 30h
Independent studying (searching and evaluating materials and written assignments) 90h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

You will have an understanding on the wider scope of the physiotherapist in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and preventing injury. You will be able to differentiate the different interventions used in research papers and appreciate the exercise physiology behind them. You demonstrate the ability to search for the main appropriate scientific evidence and guidelines that support the use of exercise for the maintenance of a healthy life style. You are able to link the scientific evidence to recommendations developed for improving in clinical practices in your primary language. You understand the benefits and potential harm of exercise and sport in different populations. You demonstrate a comprehensive ability to communicate the data appropriately to different population such as consumers and stakeholders. You will be able to present and explain appropriate methods for the translation of evidence into practice. You will have appropriate communication and linguistic skills required in working life through working with different technologies at a basic level in different languages.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

You will have good knowledge on the wider scope of the physiotherapist in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and preventing injury. You will be able to appreciate the differences within interventions used in research papers and describe the exercise physiology behind them. You demonstrate the ability to thoroughly search for appropriate scientific evidence and guidelines that support the use of exercise for the maintenance of a healthy life style and possible adaptions needed in the management of common diseases. You are able to synthesis the scientific evidence into recommendations for changes in clinical practices in your country. You can present an understanding of the benefits and potential harm of exercise and sport in different populations. You demonstrate an ability to communicate the data appropriately to different population such as consumers and stakeholders. You will be able to present and explain appropriate methods for the translation of evidence into practice. You will have good communication and linguistic skills required in working life through working with different communication technologies.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

You will have a comprehensive understanding on the wider scope of the physiotherapist in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and preventing injury. You will be able to differentiate the different interventions used in research papers and appreciate the exercise physiology behind them. You will be able to critically compare scientific literature appropriately. You demonstrate the ability to effectively and comprehensively search for appropriate scientific evidence and guidelines that support the use of exercise for the maintenance of a healthy life style and possible adaptions needed in the management of common diseases. You are able to critically synthesis the scientific evidence into recommendations for changes in clinical practices both in your own and country and internationally. You can present a thorough understanding of the benefits and potential harm of exercise and sport in different populations. You demonstrate a comprehensive ability to communicate the data appropriately to different population such as consumers and stakeholders. You will be able to present and explain appropriate methods for the translation of evidence into practice. You will have excellent communication and linguistic skills required in working life through working with different communication technologies.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's Degree