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Therapeutic Exercise (5 cr)

Code: G8359-3001

General information


Enrollment

13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

Timing

05.09.2019 - 23.10.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SFG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)

Teachers

  • Kati Nykänen
  • Pauliina Louhiala
  • Tapani Risto

Teacher in charge

Kati Nykänen

Groups

  • SFG218SN

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- describe the basic principles of a progressive therapeutic exercise in different operating environments
- Use therapeutic exercise methods in a justified, client-centred and safe way to prevent and repair impairment of body function and structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
- evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the client’s goal-oriented therapeutic exercise

Teaching methods

The student is able to:
- Describe the basic principles of a progressive therapeutic exercise in different operating environments
- Use therapeutic exercise methods in a justified, client-oriented and safe way in order to prevent and repair damage related to bodily function and structures, disabilities and restrictions to participation
- Evaluate the suitability and effectiveness of the client’s goal-oriented therapeutic exercise

Grading scale

H-5