Starting Points for Motion and Movement (7cr)

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.

Content

C1_Neurophysiology (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 15 offline lessons; 4 online lessons; 35 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of neurophysiology
- Structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and the principles of their
functioning

C2_Biomechanics (3 ECTS credits; 5,1 Chinese credits)
81 hours: 12 offline lessons; 9 online lessons; 60 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of biomechanics
- Balance control
- Key features of muscle contraction and types of muscle work
- Factors affecting the loading of joint structures

C3_Motor learning (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 8 offline lessons; 6 online lessons; 40 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Theories and principles of motor learning and movement
- Applying principles of motor learning in physiotherapeutic guidance

Teaching methods

C1_Neurophysiology (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 15 offline lessons; 4 online lessons; 35 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of neurophysiology
- Structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and the principles of their
functioning

C2_Biomechanics (3 ECTS credits; 5,1 Chinese credits)
81 hours: 12 offline lessons; 9 online lessons; 60 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of biomechanics
- Balance control
- Key features of muscle contraction and types of muscle work
- Factors affecting the loading of joint structures

C3_Motor learning (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 8 offline lessons; 6 online lessons; 40 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Theories and principles of motor learning and movement
- Applying principles of motor learning in physiotherapeutic guidance

Time and location

Laiwu vocational and technical college
Offline March 2026

Online teaching in April (3x2 lessons)

Learning materials and recommended literature

The study materials will be shared when the course starts.
Background literacy:
C1_ Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W. & Paradiso, M. A. 2015. Neuroscience: Exploring the brain. Fourth edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
C2_Lippert, L., Minor, M. A. D.,Towler, C. D. & Minor, S. D. 2023. Clinical kinesiology and anatomy. Seventh edition. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company.
C3_Magill, R. A. & Anderson, D. I. 2021. Motor learning and control: Concepts and applications. Twelfth
edition. International student edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Joint program: no alternative implementation methods.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

N/A

Important dates

March-April 2026 in collaboration with Laiwu college.

Forms of internationality

Finland-China

Student workload

(7 ECTS credits; 11,9 Chinese credits)
189 hours: 35 offline lessons; 19 online lessons; 135 hours independent work, group work, pair work,
practical work.

Content and scheduling

C1_Neurophysiology (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 15 offline lessons; 4 online lessons; 35 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of neurophysiology
- Structures of the central and peripheral human nervous system and the principles of their
functioning

C2_Biomechanics (3 ECTS credits; 5,1 Chinese credits)
81 hours: 12 offline lessons; 9 online lessons; 60 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Basics of biomechanics
- Balance control
- Key features of muscle contraction and types of muscle work
- Factors affecting the loading of joint structures

C3_Motor learning (2 ECTS credits; 3,4 Chinese credits)
54 hours: 8 offline lessons; 6 online lessons; 40 hours independent work, group work, pair work, practical work.

Content:
- Theories and principles of motor learning and movement
- Applying principles of motor learning in physiotherapeutic guidance

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

All courses are assessed by pass/fail or (fail)–1–5.
If the studied Theme includes several sub courses and several assignments, the final grade will be the average grade from different assignments. The students need to pass all courses to get the final grade of the Theme.

Grades
Study units are graded on a scale as follows:
5 (Excellent),
4 (Good),
3 (Good),
2 (Satisfactory),
1 (Satisfactory),
HYV (Pass) and
HYL (Fail).
A study unit, element of implementation, or project may also be assessed on a Pass/Fail (HYV/HYL) scale, if the nature of the implementation specifically requires it. Primarily, the aim is to give a numerical grade. The grade for a study unit/project will be Fail (HYL) if the student does not meet the learning outcomes set for the study unit/project.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The grade for a study unit/project will be Fail (HYL) if the student does not meet the learning outcomes set for the study unit/project.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with
the knowledge basis,
- report and communicate in a professional manner.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- act independently taking into account the operating environment,
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for
responding to their needs

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation,
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- propose creative solutions at work,
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to
work,
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions, and combine theoretical knowledge
with experiential knowledge

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill, or idea to other contexts as well as
their impact,
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners.

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work,
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development
and development of the team.