Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The studentknows how to usetherapy skills and how toinstruct the client in orderto supportthem in their self-care and ability to function. The student is able to utilize the existingknowledge when planning and implementing the content of the therapy.The student deepens their knowledge in therapy skills.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The student applies therapy skills and teaching and counselling in supporting client's functional capacity and self-managed rehabilitation. The student uses research and evidence based methods in planning and implementing physiotherapy. The student deepens his/her competences in therapy skills.

Reflective diary. Cases. Contact learning separately on both campuses.

Timing and attendance

Active participation in the coaching sessions in class and on-line. Active participation in team work with other students. The content is clarified in the beginning of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Suitable scientific material and articles about physiotherapy. Material in Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

The course can be replaced by a course that deepens or expands the skills of a physiotherapist with a course completed at another university or by studying according to a plan made with an individual tutor.

Learning environment

Online. Contact learning sessions on campuses.

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 hours students work

Contents

Students choose the themes they work on and teacher offers coaching for student teams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not participated in coaching or groupwork. Task have not been done.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to present the scientific base for his/her physiotherapy plan. The student is participating actively and shows excellent skills in the tasks.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the epidemiology, symptoms, etiology, treatment and rehabilitation of the most common neurological diseases
- examine and explain the impact of neurological symptoms to an adult's physical ability
- plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapy for adults with central nervous system disorder
- use the obtained results in clinical decision-making and in the planning of customer-oriented, task-centered physiotherapy and the guidance of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

Etä - ja lähiopetusta.
Harjoitustunteja, asiantuntijaluennot.
Simulaatiotyöskentely tai työelämässä tapahtuva oppiminen.
Kaksi teoriatenttiä.

Timing and attendance

Opiskelu on aikaan sidottua lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti viikoilla 40-51.
Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää läsnäoloa zoom- ja harjoitustunneilla. Tenttien hyväksyttyä suoritusta.

Learning material and recommended literature

Kauranen, K. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. Neurologian osuus.
Oppiportin materiaalien käyttö ohjeistetaan Moodlessa.
Moodlessa saatavilla oleva materiaali.

Working life cooperation

Simulaatiotyöskentely tai työelämässä tapahtuva oppiminen.

Exam retakes

Toteutuksen opetusajankohdat ovat nähtävissä toteutuksen lukujärjestyksestä. Tenttien ajankohdat ilmoitetaan Moodlessa. Uusintapäivä sovitaan opettajan kanssa.

Learning environment

Lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti verkko-opetusta ja lähitunteja kampuksella sekä työelämässä.

Student time use and work load

Opintojakso kuormitus jakautuu 11 viikon ajalle. Oppimistehtävät on ajoitettu niin että alussa on itsenäistä lukua ja neurologian tentti. Tämän jälkeen on sekä lähitunteja että etäopetusta.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Elinjärjestelmien anatomia ja fysiologia -opintojakso.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Teoriatentistä alle 50%

Opiskelija ei ole saavuttanut opintojakson oppimistavoitteita.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija tunnistaa yhteydet yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksessa.
Opiskelija tunnistaa neurologisten oireiden vaikutuksia aikuisen toimintakykyyn
Opiskelija tunnistaa suunnitelun, toteutuksen ja arvioinnin perusteita.
Opiskelija tiedostaa saamiaan tuloksien käyttämisen tarpeellisuuden päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa ja asiakkaan ohjauksessa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 50%

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa kuvata yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksen pääpiirteet sekä tunnistaa niiden yhteyden.
Opiskelija tunnistaa tarkoituksenmukaisia arviointikeinoja ja selittää neurologisten oireiden vaikutusta aikuisen toimintakykyyn.
Opiskelija osaa suunnitella ja toteuttaa näyttöön perustuvaa fysioterapiaa aikuisille henkilöille, joilla on keskushermostohäiriö.
Opiskelija käyttää saamiaan tuloksia kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa ja asiakkaan ohjauksessa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 70%

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa kuvata yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksen pääpiirteet sekä ymmärtää niiden yhteyden.
Opiskelija osaa valita tarkoituksenmukaiset tutkimisen menetelmät ja ymmärtää neurologisten oireiden vaikutusta aikuisen toimintakykyyn.
Opiskelija osaa valita tarkoituksenmukaiset fysioterapiamenetelmät, ohjata ja arvioida näyttöön perustuvaa fysioterapiaa aikuisille henkilöille, joilla on keskushermostohäiriö.
-Opiskelija soveltaa saamiaan tuloksia kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 90%

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the field of occupational health care and the labor legislation regulating it
- analyze the working environment, its workload factors and an employee's workload, as well as produce a workplace survey report with improvement suggestions
- recognize and prevent the risk factors of occupational diseases and the employees' rehabilitation needs, and carry out activity that promotes and maintains working capacity
- work according to the good physiotherapy practices in multi-professional teams and in cooperation with the employee and the workplace

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented jointly by Lahti and Lappeenranta. In addition, the course is partly organized multi-professionally with health nursing students, so that starting from the basic studies, the multi-professional way of working in occupational health care becomes familiar. The study includes independent and small group work online, group work on campus and in working life cooperation, and joint Zoom meetings.

Timing and attendance

The study period is scheduled for weeks 33-50/2025.

Acceptance of the course requires active participation in the implementation.

Learning material and recommended literature

It will be announced on the Moodle pages of the course. No required literature to be acquired.

Working life cooperation

During the study period, we work together a lot, e.g. tasks are done in small groups, different work environments are analyzed - a job survey is made. Information provision, guidance and counseling (TANO activity), health check-up plan, assessment of work ability and health plan are applied to these.

Exam retakes

Failed proficiency tests of the study course can be repeated twice. A person who does not participate in team tasks will have to make up for his absence.

Learning environment

The course is implemented on campuses and online (Zoom, Moodle).

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 5 credits, which means 135 hours of student work.
The lesson plan is available in Moodle.
35 h in zoom
12 h on campus
88 h Independent part: ergonomics test, occupational diseases test, occupational health and safety test, workplace survey and plan, group assignments/discussions

Contents

Occupational health care, multiprofessionalism, operating environment of occupational health care and legislation related to occupational health care (+ qualification to work in occupational health care)
Occupational health and safety
Work-related (musculo-skceletal) diseases (occupational medicine)
Ergonomics
Workplace survey (methods and exposures to work load factors) and action plan
Health check-up, assessment of work ability and health plan
Work capacity management, monitoring and early support
Health behavior of working-age people and TANO (information, guidance and counseling)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise for the Musculoskeletal System 7 credits
Promotion of Health, Health Enhancing Physical Activity and Adapted Sports 5 credits

The development of competence is supported by semesters 1-4. study courses.

Assessment criteria

Advance assignment in Moodle (pass-fail) DL before the start of the course
Occupational safety and health's Test your knowledge test (pass/fail)
Work-related diseases and work-related TULE diseases competence test (5-0) 25% weighting
Ergonomics proficiency test (5-0) 25% weighting when calculating the course grade
Team assignments (pass/fail)
The plan and presentation of the workplace visit carried out in working life cooperation with reasons (5-0) 50%

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not passed the competency tests of the course and/or the student has not participated in team tasks. The student has a lot of absences from teaching situations.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows about the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it. He recognizes some of the stress factors in the work environment and knows the main features of the job search process. The student identifies some risk factors for work-related diseases and the rehabilitation needs of employees. He knows the importance of multi-professionalism in occupational health care.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can describe the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it. He knows how to analyze the work environment, related load factors and the employee's load. He knows the main features of the job search process and can give some suggestions for measures. He knows how to identify and prevent the most common risk factors for work-related diseases and the rehabilitation needs of employees. He knows how to plan activities that promote and maintain work ability. The student understands the importance of multiprofessionalism in occupational health care and strives for a multiprofessional way of working.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can describe the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it, and apply these to their own activities. He knows how to thoroughly analyze the work environment, related load factors and the employee's load. The student masters the principles of the job search process, and has the skills to participate in the job search and give reasoned action proposals as part of the job search process. The student knows how to identify and prevent risk factors for work-related diseases. He knows how to recognize the rehabilitation needs of employees. The student knows how to plan activities that promote and maintain work ability based on needs and justified. The student understands the importance of multiprofessionalism in occupational health care and uses multiprofessionalism in his own activities.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the risk factors and treatment of the most common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases among the adult population as well as explain their impact on the client's physical ability
- describe the cumulative effect that different lifestyle and chronic diseases have on the physical ability and take into account its meaning for the client's physiotherapy
- apply typical physiotherapeutic research methods used in cardiovascular diseases and reliably analyze the measurement results in implementing safe physiotherapy
- plan individual and safe exercises and exercise guidance for the client basing on evidence-based data while taking into account the underlying diseases

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented as a collaboration between Lahti and Lappeenranta. The studies include independent learning as well as collaborative learning in online and campus environments.

Timing and attendance

The course begins with independent study for the preliminary medical examination. The lecturer provides instructions before the exam.

The course will take place during the autumn semester of 2025 (weeks 40-51).

Students are responsible for independently studying the content of their missed sessions. Students demonstrate their competence through competency test and exams.

Learning material and recommended literature

The information will be provided at the beginning of the course on the Moodle platform.

Exam retakes

Will be agreed separately with the lecturer, considering the degree regulations.

Learning environment

The course is implemented in online and campus environments.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the study module is 5 credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

- Portion of the medical studies about 27 hours
- Collaborative learning in online and campus environments about 32 hours
- Independent study (including pre-assignments and preparation for competence tests) about 76 hours

Contents

The course includes:

- Portion of the medical studies
- The risk factors and prevention of lifestyle diseases
- Physiotherapy supporting respiratory systems
- Physiotherapy supporting the cardiovascular systems

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Structure and Function of Body Systems supports development of competence.

Assessment criteria

Exam of the medical studies on the Moodle platform (Fail-K5)

Online test of the risk factors of lifestyle diseases (Fail-Pass)

Moodle test of the respiratory physiotherapy (Fail-K5)

Moodle test of the cardiovasculary physiotherapy (Fail-K5)

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not achieve the level 1 assessment criteria.
Some of the mandatory assessment is missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- identify the risk factors of the most common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, pathophysiology and their impact on the client's physical ability
- use safely typical physiotherapeutic research methods used in cardiovascular diseases and reliably analyze the measurement results
- observe respiration and guide the technique if needed
- use typical physiotherapeutic methods to intensify respiration
- describe the most common lifestyle and chronic diseases and cumulative effect on the physical ability
- know the basic principles of exercises related to lifestyle and chronic diseases

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- analyze the measurement results of physical performance
- assess the physical ability of the client with cardiovascular disease and explain their impact on the client's physical ability and the quality of life
- assess how different exercise training can be utilized in the physiotherapeutic treatment and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- evaluate the evidence-based data related to lifestyle diseases and exercise training and apply it ti practical work
- comprehend the role of physiotherapy in prevention of lifestyle diseases and promotion physical activity

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe and assess a child's sensorimotor development and recognize the deviance and delay in sensorimotor development
- describe the characteristics of a child as a rehabilitant and the importance of the inner circle and the multi-professional cooperation in the child's rehabilitation
- assess, plan and implement individual and goal-oriented physiotherapy for a child and an adolescent
- describe the physiotherapy path of a child or an adolescent and the aid services, and select aids that support the child's physical ability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand, based on evidence, sleep's, nutrition's, mental health's and exercise's meaning to health, as well as support and promote the client's functional ability related to these factors
- understand the importance of preventing the risk factors of life style diseases and chronic diseases in promoting health
- plan, implement and evaluate exercise and activity situations as well as compose exercise programs for various customer groups
- understand the social significance of health enhancing physical activity and adapted sports as well as master the use of various tools for promoting health enhancing physical activity and adapted sports

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact teaching online and on campus. Flipped and functional learning, online working, learning assignments, exercises, teaching and guidance practice, individual and group assignments, study visits

The course is implemented together with the Lahti and Lappeenranta campuses. Practice hours are campus-specific. On both campuses, part of the course can be implemented in working life cooperation.

Timing and attendance

Online and campus the student presence required.

Absence from campus (illness): Describe how the skills were acquired.
You can participate in working life cooperation after mastering the skills of the training sessions of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Used when preparing for teaching and in tasks:

1. Pietilä, A-M. 2010. Health promotion - From theory to action.

2. Physical activity recommendations.2019. UKK institute. (online source)

3. Good treatment recommendations: Exercise and physical activity 2016 and Insomnia 2018 (online source)

4. National recommendations for exercise counseling - implementation, cooperation and evaluation 2021. Exercise and public health publications 389. Also available online.

5. Nordic nutritional recommendations 2023 / Health from food - Finnish nutritional recommendations 2014. (online source)

6. Exercise as medicine. Oppiportti database, online courses

7. Turku, R. 2007. Supporting change. Coaching lifestyle guidance. 2007.

8. Kangasniemi, A. & Kauravaara, K. 2016. Towards change - A value- and acceptance-based approach in promoting exercise and health. Sports and wellness Academy Oy

Working life cooperation

Cooperation with local operators in Lahti and Lappeenranta

Exam retakes

There is no exam in the course. Competence is verified through assignments.

Learning environment

Network, exercise class, gym, swimming pool, outdoor exercise facilities, partners' exercise facilities, own exercise environments

Student time use and work load

5 credits, i.e. 5x 27h = 135h. 42 h contact teaching in Zoom or on campus.

Contents

- Social situation of lifestyle and folk diseases and prevention of risk factors
- Value- and acceptance-based customer guidance and change stage model
- Definitions and social importance of health exercise and applied exercise
- Exercise counseling and exercise service chain
- Consideration of sleep, nutrition, brain health, recovery and exercise in promoting health
- Health promotion tools and the possibilities of technology
- Accessibility an Applied exercise
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of exercise and activity situations and exercise programs for different customer groups

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

During the course, the contents of the 'Liikkumisen edistäminen ja ohjaustaidot' course (7 ECTS) will be deepened.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not reach the level one on criterias.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student uses book information to use exercise, play and activities to preserve and promote health and functional ability. He recognizes the importance of new and previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and exercise promotion) in order to promote the performance of an individual or a group. The student tries to find out the client's opportunities and challenges on an individual level (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) in the planning of guidance. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity. The student becomes aware of the importance of health exercise and applied exercise on an individual level. The student can name different tools for promoting healthy exercise. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise practitioners

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student uses book and research information to justify the use of exercise, play and activity in preserving and promoting health and functional ability as a representative of his or her professional field. He knows how to use previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and promotion of physical activity) and new knowledge, taking into account the needs of his own customer group, in order to promote the performance of an individual or group in a targeted manner. The student investigates and considers the client's opportunities and challenges on an individual level (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) and uses the information to implement guidance. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity and can present some development perspectives. The student becomes aware of the social importance of health exercise and applied exercise. The student knows how to name / use different tools for promoting healthy physical activity. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise operators.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student actively utilizes research data to justify the use of exercise, play and activity in preserving and promoting health and functional capacity as a representative of their professional field. He knows how to apply previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and promotion of physical activity) and new knowledge to meet the needs of his own customer group in order to promote the performance of an individual or group in a targeted manner. The student investigates and considers the client's opportunities and challenges in a wide area (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) on an individual and environmental level and uses the information to implement guidance individually. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity and can present effective development perspectives. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the social importance of health exercise and applied exercise. The student knows how to name / use different tools for promoting healthy physical activity. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise practitioners regionally and nationally.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common psychiatric diseases, disorders and their medical treatment methods
- resourcefully examine and assess the physical ability of a psychophysical physiotherapy client
- select resource-centered, evidence-based physiotherapy methods and apply them in supporting the client's physical ability
- select the guiding methods of psychophysical physiotherapy and guide the client by applying these methods
- through own experiences of body-awareness develop his/her self-knowledge and ability in meeting an individual and group

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning environments in Moodle and in zoom plus worklife environments.

Timing and attendance

Learning will contain both contact learning and distance learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material linked in Moodle.

Working life cooperation

The group exercise in the work-related learning environment.

Exam retakes

Exams in the Moodle and Exam.

Learning environment

Campus, Zoom, Moodle, and work-life partners learning environments.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS is about 135 hours of student work.

Contents

Psychiatrical diseases.

Psychophysical physiotherapy.

Assessment criteria

Individual learning tasks, group tasks, and individual exams must be passed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not complete the learning goals, does not participate in the lessons nor passes the exams or learning tasks.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached but the understanding is still at a low level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached. Understanding, skills, and attitude are at a moderate level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached. Understanding, skills, and attitude are at an appreciated level

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand, based on evidence, sleep's, nutrition's, mental health's and exercise's meaning to health, as well as support and promote the client's functional ability related to these factors
- understand the importance of preventing the risk factors of life style diseases and chronic diseases in promoting health
- plan, implement and evaluate exercise and activity situations as well as compose exercise programs for various customer groups
- understand the social significance of health enhancing physical activity and adapted sports as well as master the use of various tools for promoting health enhancing physical activity and adapted sports

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact teaching online and on campus. Flipped and functional learning, online working, learning assignments, exercises, teaching and guidance practice, individual and group assignments, study visits

The course is implemented together with the Lahti and Lappeenranta campuses. Practice hours are campus-specific. On both campuses, part of the course can be implemented in working life cooperation.

Timing and attendance

Online and campus the student presence required.

Absence from campus (illness): Describe how the skills were acquired.
You can participate in working life cooperation after mastering the skills of the training sessions of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Used when preparing for teaching and in tasks:

1. Pietilä, A-M. 2010. Health promotion - From theory to action.

2. Physical activity recommendations.2019. UKK institute. (online source)

3. Good treatment recommendations: Exercise and physical activity 2016 and Insomnia 2018 (online source)

4. National recommendations for exercise counseling - implementation, cooperation and evaluation 2021. Exercise and public health publications 389. Also available online.

5. Nordic nutritional recommendations 2023 / Health from food - Finnish nutritional recommendations 2014. (online source)

6. Exercise as medicine. Oppiportti database, online courses

7. Turku, R. 2007. Supporting change. Coaching lifestyle guidance. 2007.

8. Kangasniemi, A. & Kauravaara, K. 2016. Towards change - A value- and acceptance-based approach in promoting exercise and health. Sports and wellness Academy Oy

Working life cooperation

Cooperation with local operators in Lahti and Lappeenranta

Exam retakes

There is no exam in the course. Competence is verified through assignments.

Learning environment

Network, exercise class, gym, swimming pool, outdoor exercise facilities, partners' exercise facilities, own exercise environments

Student time use and work load

5 credits, i.e. 5x 27h = 135h. 42 h contact teaching in Zoom or on campus.

Contents

- Social situation of lifestyle and folk diseases and prevention of risk factors
- Value- and acceptance-based customer guidance and change stage model
- Definitions and social importance of health exercise and applied exercise
- Exercise counseling and exercise service chain
- Consideration of sleep, nutrition, brain health, recovery and exercise in promoting health
- Health promotion tools and the possibilities of technology
- Accessibility an Applied exercise
- Planning, implementation and evaluation of exercise and activity situations and exercise programs for different customer groups

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

During the course, the contents of the 'Liikkumisen edistäminen ja ohjaustaidot' course (7 ECTS) will be deepened.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not reach the level one on criterias.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student uses book information to use exercise, play and activities to preserve and promote health and functional ability. He recognizes the importance of new and previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and exercise promotion) in order to promote the performance of an individual or a group. The student tries to find out the client's opportunities and challenges on an individual level (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) in the planning of guidance. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity. The student becomes aware of the importance of health exercise and applied exercise on an individual level. The student can name different tools for promoting healthy exercise. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise practitioners

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student uses book and research information to justify the use of exercise, play and activity in preserving and promoting health and functional ability as a representative of his or her professional field. He knows how to use previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and promotion of physical activity) and new knowledge, taking into account the needs of his own customer group, in order to promote the performance of an individual or group in a targeted manner. The student investigates and considers the client's opportunities and challenges on an individual level (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) and uses the information to implement guidance. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity and can present some development perspectives. The student becomes aware of the social importance of health exercise and applied exercise. The student knows how to name / use different tools for promoting healthy physical activity. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise operators.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student actively utilizes research data to justify the use of exercise, play and activity in preserving and promoting health and functional capacity as a representative of their professional field. He knows how to apply previous knowledge (e.g. load physiology and promotion of physical activity) and new knowledge to meet the needs of his own customer group in order to promote the performance of an individual or group in a targeted manner. The student investigates and considers the client's opportunities and challenges in a wide area (exercise, nutrition, recovery, participation) on an individual and environmental level and uses the information to implement guidance individually. The student is able to realistically evaluate the weaknesses and strengths of the planned activity and can present effective development perspectives. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the social importance of health exercise and applied exercise. The student knows how to name / use different tools for promoting healthy physical activity. The student knows how to name health and applied exercise practitioners regionally and nationally.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify the risk factors and treatment of the most common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases among the adult population as well as explain their impact on the client's physical ability
- describe the cumulative effect that different lifestyle and chronic diseases have on the physical ability and take into account its meaning for the client's physiotherapy
- apply typical physiotherapeutic research methods used in cardiovascular diseases and reliably analyze the measurement results in implementing safe physiotherapy
- plan individual and safe exercises and exercise guidance for the client basing on evidence-based data while taking into account the underlying diseases

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented as a collaboration between Lahti and Lappeenranta. The studies include independent learning as well as collaborative learning in online and campus environments.

Timing and attendance

The course begins with independent study for the preliminary medical examination. The lecturer provides instructions before the exam.

The course will take place during the autumn semester of 2025 (weeks 40-51).

Students are responsible for independently studying the content of their missed sessions. Students demonstrate their competence through competency test and exams.

Learning material and recommended literature

The information will be provided at the beginning of the course on the Moodle platform.

Exam retakes

Will be agreed separately with the lecturer, considering the degree regulations.

Learning environment

The course is implemented in online and campus environments.

Student time use and work load

The scope of the study module is 5 credits, which corresponds to 135 hours of student work.

- Portion of the medical studies about 27 hours
- Collaborative learning in online and campus environments about 32 hours
- Independent study (including pre-assignments and preparation for competence tests) about 76 hours

Contents

The course includes:

- Portion of the medical studies
- The risk factors and prevention of lifestyle diseases
- Physiotherapy supporting respiratory systems
- Physiotherapy supporting the cardiovascular systems

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Structure and Function of Body Systems supports development of competence.

Assessment criteria

Exam of the medical studies on the Moodle platform (Fail-K5)

Online test of the risk factors of lifestyle diseases (Fail-Pass)

Moodle test of the respiratory physiotherapy (Fail-K5)

Moodle test of the cardiovasculary physiotherapy (Fail-K5)

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student's skills do not achieve the level 1 assessment criteria.
Some of the mandatory assessment is missing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- identify the risk factors of the most common cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, pathophysiology and their impact on the client's physical ability
- use safely typical physiotherapeutic research methods used in cardiovascular diseases and reliably analyze the measurement results
- observe respiration and guide the technique if needed
- use typical physiotherapeutic methods to intensify respiration
- describe the most common lifestyle and chronic diseases and cumulative effect on the physical ability
- know the basic principles of exercises related to lifestyle and chronic diseases

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- analyze the measurement results of physical performance
- assess the physical ability of the client with cardiovascular disease and explain their impact on the client's physical ability and the quality of life
- assess how different exercise training can be utilized in the physiotherapeutic treatment and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to

- evaluate the evidence-based data related to lifestyle diseases and exercise training and apply it ti practical work
- comprehend the role of physiotherapy in prevention of lifestyle diseases and promotion physical activity

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the epidemiology, symptoms, etiology, treatment and rehabilitation of the most common neurological diseases
- examine and explain the impact of neurological symptoms to an adult's physical ability
- plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapy for adults with central nervous system disorder
- use the obtained results in clinical decision-making and in the planning of customer-oriented, task-centered physiotherapy and the guidance of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

Etä - ja lähiopetusta.
Harjoitustunteja, asiantuntijaluennot.
Simulaatiotyöskentely tai työelämässä tapahtuva oppiminen.
Kaksi teoriatenttiä.

Timing and attendance

Opiskelu on aikaan sidottua lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti viikoilla 40-51.
Opintojakson suorittaminen edellyttää läsnäoloa zoom- ja harjoitustunneilla. Tenttien hyväksyttyä suoritusta.

Learning material and recommended literature

Kauranen, K. Fysioterapeutin käsikirja. Neurologian osuus.
Oppiportin materiaalien käyttö ohjeistetaan Moodlessa.
Moodlessa saatavilla oleva materiaali.

Working life cooperation

Simulaatiotyöskentely tai työelämässä tapahtuva oppiminen.

Exam retakes

Toteutuksen opetusajankohdat ovat nähtävissä toteutuksen lukujärjestyksestä. Tenttien ajankohdat ilmoitetaan Moodlessa. Uusintapäivä sovitaan opettajan kanssa.

Learning environment

Lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti verkko-opetusta ja lähitunteja kampuksella sekä työelämässä.

Student time use and work load

Opintojakso kuormitus jakautuu 11 viikon ajalle. Oppimistehtävät on ajoitettu niin että alussa on itsenäistä lukua ja neurologian tentti. Tämän jälkeen on sekä lähitunteja että etäopetusta.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Elinjärjestelmien anatomia ja fysiologia -opintojakso.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Teoriatentistä alle 50%

Opiskelija ei ole saavuttanut opintojakson oppimistavoitteita.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija tunnistaa yhteydet yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksessa.
Opiskelija tunnistaa neurologisten oireiden vaikutuksia aikuisen toimintakykyyn
Opiskelija tunnistaa suunnitelun, toteutuksen ja arvioinnin perusteita.
Opiskelija tiedostaa saamiaan tuloksien käyttämisen tarpeellisuuden päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa ja asiakkaan ohjauksessa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 50%

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa kuvata yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksen pääpiirteet sekä tunnistaa niiden yhteyden.
Opiskelija tunnistaa tarkoituksenmukaisia arviointikeinoja ja selittää neurologisten oireiden vaikutusta aikuisen toimintakykyyn.
Opiskelija osaa suunnitella ja toteuttaa näyttöön perustuvaa fysioterapiaa aikuisille henkilöille, joilla on keskushermostohäiriö.
Opiskelija käyttää saamiaan tuloksia kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa ja asiakkaan ohjauksessa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 70%

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa kuvata yleisimpien neurologisten sairauksien epidemiologian, oireet, etiologian, hoidon ja kuntoutuksen pääpiirteet sekä ymmärtää niiden yhteyden.
Opiskelija osaa valita tarkoituksenmukaiset tutkimisen menetelmät ja ymmärtää neurologisten oireiden vaikutusta aikuisen toimintakykyyn.
Opiskelija osaa valita tarkoituksenmukaiset fysioterapiamenetelmät, ohjata ja arvioida näyttöön perustuvaa fysioterapiaa aikuisille henkilöille, joilla on keskushermostohäiriö.
-Opiskelija soveltaa saamiaan tuloksia kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä asiakaslähtöisen, tehtäväkeskeisen fysioterapian suunnittelussa.

Teoriatentistä vähintään 90%

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe and assess a child's sensorimotor development and recognize the deviance and delay in sensorimotor development
- describe the characteristics of a child as a rehabilitant and the importance of the inner circle and the multi-professional cooperation in the child's rehabilitation
- assess, plan and implement individual and goal-oriented physiotherapy for a child and an adolescent
- describe the physiotherapy path of a child or an adolescent and the aid services, and select aids that support the child's physical ability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The studentknows how to usetherapy skills and how toinstruct the client in orderto supportthem in their self-care and ability to function. The student is able to utilize the existingknowledge when planning and implementing the content of the therapy.The student deepens their knowledge in therapy skills.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The student applies therapy skills and teaching and counselling in supporting client's functional capacity and self-managed rehabilitation. The student uses research and evidence based methods in planning and implementing physiotherapy. The student deepens his/her competences in therapy skills.

Reflective diary. Cases. Contact learning separately on both campuses.

Timing and attendance

Active participation in the coaching sessions in class and on-line. Active participation in team work with other students. The content is clarified in the beginning of the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Suitable scientific material and articles about physiotherapy. Material in Moodle platform.

Alternative completion methods

The course can be replaced by a course that deepens or expands the skills of a physiotherapist with a course completed at another university or by studying according to a plan made with an individual tutor.

Learning environment

Online. Contact learning sessions on campuses.

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 hours students work

Contents

Students choose the themes they work on and teacher offers coaching for student teams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not participated in coaching or groupwork. Task have not been done.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to present the scientific base for his/her physiotherapy plan. The student is participating actively and shows excellent skills in the tasks.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the field of occupational health care and the labor legislation regulating it
- analyze the working environment, its workload factors and an employee's workload, as well as produce a workplace survey report with improvement suggestions
- recognize and prevent the risk factors of occupational diseases and the employees' rehabilitation needs, and carry out activity that promotes and maintains working capacity
- work according to the good physiotherapy practices in multi-professional teams and in cooperation with the employee and the workplace

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is implemented jointly by Lahti and Lappeenranta. In addition, the course is partly organized multi-professionally with health nursing students, so that starting from the basic studies, the multi-professional way of working in occupational health care becomes familiar. The study includes independent and small group work online, group work on campus and in working life cooperation, and joint Zoom meetings.

Timing and attendance

The study period is scheduled for weeks 33-50/2025.

Acceptance of the course requires active participation in the implementation.

Learning material and recommended literature

It will be announced on the Moodle pages of the course. No required literature to be acquired.

Working life cooperation

During the study period, we work together a lot, e.g. tasks are done in small groups, different work environments are analyzed - a job survey is made. Information provision, guidance and counseling (TANO activity), health check-up plan, assessment of work ability and health plan are applied to these.

Exam retakes

Failed proficiency tests of the study course can be repeated twice. A person who does not participate in team tasks will have to make up for his absence.

Learning environment

The course is implemented on campuses and online (Zoom, Moodle).

Student time use and work load

The scope of the course is 5 credits, which means 135 hours of student work.
The lesson plan is available in Moodle.
35 h in zoom
12 h on campus
88 h Independent part: ergonomics test, occupational diseases test, occupational health and safety test, workplace survey and plan, group assignments/discussions

Contents

Occupational health care, multiprofessionalism, operating environment of occupational health care and legislation related to occupational health care (+ qualification to work in occupational health care)
Occupational health and safety
Work-related (musculo-skceletal) diseases (occupational medicine)
Ergonomics
Workplace survey (methods and exposures to work load factors) and action plan
Health check-up, assessment of work ability and health plan
Work capacity management, monitoring and early support
Health behavior of working-age people and TANO (information, guidance and counseling)

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise for the Musculoskeletal System 7 credits
Promotion of Health, Health Enhancing Physical Activity and Adapted Sports 5 credits

The development of competence is supported by semesters 1-4. study courses.

Assessment criteria

Advance assignment in Moodle (pass-fail) DL before the start of the course
Occupational safety and health's Test your knowledge test (pass/fail)
Work-related diseases and work-related TULE diseases competence test (5-0) 25% weighting
Ergonomics proficiency test (5-0) 25% weighting when calculating the course grade
Team assignments (pass/fail)
The plan and presentation of the workplace visit carried out in working life cooperation with reasons (5-0) 50%

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not passed the competency tests of the course and/or the student has not participated in team tasks. The student has a lot of absences from teaching situations.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student knows about the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it. He recognizes some of the stress factors in the work environment and knows the main features of the job search process. The student identifies some risk factors for work-related diseases and the rehabilitation needs of employees. He knows the importance of multi-professionalism in occupational health care.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can describe the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it. He knows how to analyze the work environment, related load factors and the employee's load. He knows the main features of the job search process and can give some suggestions for measures. He knows how to identify and prevent the most common risk factors for work-related diseases and the rehabilitation needs of employees. He knows how to plan activities that promote and maintain work ability. The student understands the importance of multiprofessionalism in occupational health care and strives for a multiprofessional way of working.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student can describe the field of occupational health care and the legislation that regulates it, and apply these to their own activities. He knows how to thoroughly analyze the work environment, related load factors and the employee's load. The student masters the principles of the job search process, and has the skills to participate in the job search and give reasoned action proposals as part of the job search process. The student knows how to identify and prevent risk factors for work-related diseases. He knows how to recognize the rehabilitation needs of employees. The student knows how to plan activities that promote and maintain work ability based on needs and justified. The student understands the importance of multiprofessionalism in occupational health care and uses multiprofessionalism in his own activities.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the most common psychiatric diseases, disorders and their medical treatment methods
- resourcefully examine and assess the physical ability of a psychophysical physiotherapy client
- select resource-centered, evidence-based physiotherapy methods and apply them in supporting the client's physical ability
- select the guiding methods of psychophysical physiotherapy and guide the client by applying these methods
- through own experiences of body-awareness develop his/her self-knowledge and ability in meeting an individual and group

Implementation and methods of teaching

Learning environments in Moodle and in zoom plus worklife environments.

Timing and attendance

Learning will contain both contact learning and distance learning.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material linked in Moodle.

Working life cooperation

The group exercise in the work-related learning environment.

Exam retakes

Exams in the Moodle and Exam.

Learning environment

Campus, Zoom, Moodle, and work-life partners learning environments.

Student time use and work load

5 ECTS is about 135 hours of student work.

Contents

Psychiatrical diseases.

Psychophysical physiotherapy.

Assessment criteria

Individual learning tasks, group tasks, and individual exams must be passed.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not complete the learning goals, does not participate in the lessons nor passes the exams or learning tasks.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached but the understanding is still at a low level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached. Understanding, skills, and attitude are at a moderate level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning goals are reached. Understanding, skills, and attitude are at an appreciated level