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Starting Points for Human Motion and MovementLaajuus (7 cr)

Study unit code: SF00BZ72

Credits

7 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- name the structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and describe the principles of their functioning
- define the key characteristics of muscle contraction and the functioning principles of muscles
- explain and describe structural and nervous factors affecting muscle force production
- explain the primary senses and organ systems affecting the regulation of balance
- define factors affecting the strain of articulated structures
- evaluate the impacts of different biopsychosocial factors on the development of mobility at different ages
- apply the basic principles of motor learning in the guidance of motor skills.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Joni Heikkilä
  • Laura Kaarna
Teacher in charge

Joni Heikkilä

Groups
  • SFG224SN
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, päivätoteutus, S24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- name the structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and describe the principles of their functioning
- define the key characteristics of muscle contraction and the functioning principles of muscles
- explain and describe structural and nervous factors affecting muscle force production
- explain the primary senses and organ systems affecting the regulation of balance
- define factors affecting the strain of articulated structures
- evaluate the impacts of different biopsychosocial factors on the development of mobility at different ages
- apply the basic principles of motor learning in the guidance of motor skills.

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

29.02.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

7 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

30 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
  • Joni Heikkilä
  • Kaisa Porkka-Toivonen
  • Tapani Risto
Teacher in charge

Tapani Risto

Groups
  • SFG224KA
    Fysioterapeuttikoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K24, Otaniemi

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- name the structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and describe the principles of their functioning
- define the key characteristics of muscle contraction and the functioning principles of muscles
- explain and describe structural and nervous factors affecting muscle force production
- explain the primary senses and organ systems affecting the regulation of balance
- define factors affecting the strain of articulated structures
- evaluate the impacts of different biopsychosocial factors on the development of mobility at different ages
- apply the basic principles of motor learning in the guidance of motor skills.

Grading scale

H-5