Physiotherapy IVb: Physical Activity Pertaining to National Non-communicable Diseases and Research Methodology II
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 3PT042
- Code
- 3PT042
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Physiotherapy G2F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Board of the Physiotherapy Programme, 3 February 2022
- Responsible department
- Department of Women's and Children's Health
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and Physical Education and Health 1, Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c, Science Studies 2, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2
Learning outcomes
The course should provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of physical activity behaviour and physical exercise for patients with the largest national diseases. The student should also acquire advanced knowledge in scientific methodology
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. compile, analyse and evaluate scientific literature and research results with respect to adapted physical exercise and behavioural change in patients with a national disease and compare this with national overviews/guidelines.
2. describe and apply methods to measure treatment effects in interventions focusing on physical activity/training, physical capacity and behavioural change.
3. account for and discuss analysis and conclusions of a quality audit of interventional studies.
4. design, carry out and instruct adapted physical exercise based on a given aim.
5. identify psychological and social factors of significance for the change of physical activity and exercise as well as adapt behavioural change and physical exercise based on these factors
Content
Methodology for systematic quality audit. Nursing chain for the most common national diseases. Adapted physical exercise. Strategies for a change of physical activity behaviour.
Instruction
The course is given in the form of group assignments, lectures, practical exercises and seminars.