Course syllabus for Movment science

Rörelsevetenskap

Outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• identify anatomical structures of the musculoskeletal system through palpation and explain their function using correct terminology
• reflect on own body awareness and self-knowledge from a physiotherapeutic perspective
• perform basic examination of posture and movement patterns according to the physiotherapy process, considering biopsychosocial factors
• explain the different phases of walking and perform analysis of gait patterns
• explain concepts and terminology involved in motor control and postural control, and be able to perform related clinical tests
• explain motor development and principles of learning motor tasks from a life perspective (from children to the elderly)
• explain and perform basic calculations of load and forces on joints and muscles based on biomechanical concepts and principles
• demonstrate a professional attitude and follow hygiene regulations in both educational and clinical contexts
• discussing physiotherapists' working methods and different roles in outpatient care

Content

The course includes applied anatomy, human movement, motor development and learning and biomechanics. The course includes practice‑integrated learning (VIL) with two field study days in outpatient care.

• palpation, integration and application of anatomy
• training in, and reflecting on, one’s own body awareness and self-knowledge from a physiotherapeutic perspective
• observation and basic examination of posture, movements and function from the physiotherapy process
• discussing how biopsychosocial factors can influence human posture, movement and function
• observation and analysis of human gait
• principles of motor learning and development
• observation and analysis of human motor learning and development from a life perspective
• observation and analysis of human postural and motor control
• clinical tests for gait and postural control
• biomechanical terms
• biomechanical calculations
• field trip to a motor and movement laboratory
• field studies (VIL) in outpatient care
• training in professional attitudes in a learning environment and clinical context

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on a problem-oriented and collaborative approach where the teaching methods should stimulate the student to actively take responsibility for their own learning. The teaching methods used are lectures, practical methodology teaching on campus, laboratory sessions, seminars, group work and practice-integrated learning (VIL) in outpatient care.

In addition to this, the student is expected to acquire knowledge by utilizing resource opportunities and their own study time for training.

Examination

The course is examined through individual written examination.

Mandatory course elements are:

• active participation in seminars and laboratory sessions
• active participation in field trip to the motor and movement laboratory
• attendance at field study days/VIL

The examiner assesses whether, and if so how, absence from mandatory course components can be made up. The student’s study results cannot be fully reported until the student has participated in the mandatory course components or made up the absence in accordance with the examiner’s instructions. Absence from a mandatory course component may mean that the student cannot make up the missed element until the next time the course is offered.

A student who does not pass the regular examination is entitled to participate in an additional five examination occasions. This does not apply if the course has been discontinued or undergone major revisions. Each occasion on which the student has participated in the same examination/test is counted as an examination opportunity. Submission of a blank exam is regarded as an examination opportunity. A digital examination that has been opened counts as an examination opportunity, even if the examination is not submitted. An examination for which the student has registered but not attended is not counted as an examination opportunity.

Late submitted examination assignments will not be considered. Students who do not submit on time are referred to the re‑examination session. The examiner assesses whether a student has special reasons for the delay. The examiner may decide on supplementary examination material in order for the student to achieve a passing result. A student who does not achieve a passing grade after three completed examination sessions may be offered the chance to retake the module or course once more. This is subject to availability.

If there are special reasons, or if adaptations are needed for a student with a disability, the examiner may decide to deviate from the course syllabus regulations regarding the form of examination, number of examination opportunities, possibility for supplementary work, or exemptions from mandatory course components, etc. The content and intended learning outcomes, as well as the required level of skills, knowledge, and competencies, may not be altered, removed, or lowered.

Transitional provisions

Examinations will be provided for one year following a potential discontinuation of the course or the implementation of a new course syllabus.

Other directives

Course evaluation is conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education.

The course may not be included in the degree together with a completed course whose content fully or partly overlaps with the content of this course.

Literature and other teaching aids

Recommended literature

Shumway-Cook A, Woollacott MH, Rachwani J, Santamaria V. Motor control: translating research into clinical practice. Sixth edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer; 2023. ISBN: 9781975158309

Everett T, Kell C, editors. Human movement: an introductory text. 6. ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier; 2010. ISBN: 9780702031342

Additional scientific articles and electronic resources relevant to the subject will be included.