•   Biomechanics of Movement and Locomotion AH00CA26-3009 01.02.2023-30.05.2023  5 credits  (HLPRFYS23KM, ...) +-
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Eija Viitala

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Enoka: Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology.

    Implementation and methods of teaching

    Lectures, demos and exam. Assigment before practice.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Participation of labworks. Examination of lectures and labworks.

    Language of instruction
    Finnish
    English
    Timing

    01.02.2023 - 30.05.2023

    Enrollment date

    21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

    Enrolment in Peppi http://peppi.lab.fi. If you need assistance, please contact the student office.

    Group(s)
    • HLPRFYS23KM
    • HLTIFYS23KM
    Seats

    20 - 80

    Unit, in charge

    Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)

    Teacher(s)

    Eija Viitala, Sanna Spets, Kari Kauranen, Hanna Laine, Sanna Kangas

    Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

    None

    Degree Programme(s)

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

    Virtual proportion

    3 credits

    Assessment methods

    1-5

    Alternative completion methods

    None

    Practical training and working life co-operation

    None

    Dates for exams and retakes

    Written exam during week 14, two retakes.

    Timing and attendance

    Practices and seminars 100 %.

    Learning environment

    Classroom, laboratory of biomechanics, sports hall and training class.

    Students use of time and workload

    5 credits =135 h student work, presence 35 h, independence work 100 h. Starting lecture 2 h, demos 26 h, working in zoom 4h, 1 h practice exam and written exam 2 h.

    Contents

    Linear and angular motion, mechanics, forces, torques, power, work, biomechanics of musculoskeletal system, anthropometric, motor unit, excitation-contraction coupling, muscle mechanics, muscle strength measurements, electromyography, motion analysis, balance measurements and measurements of eye-hand coordination

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Student does not achieve learning level 1.

    Assessment criteria - level 1

    Student can explain the neural drive of the human muscular system in a general level. Student can explain the essential parts of the anatomy and physiology of muscle cell and tissue in a general level. Student can choose some biomechanical measurement methods and devices for different physiotherapy cases and she/he can argue the choices somehow. Student can name the most common biomechanical measurements and she/he can explain the results of the measurements in a general level and apply the results in the planning of the physiotherapy somehow.

    Assessment criteria - level 3

    Student can explain the neural drive of the human muscular system comprehensively. Student can explain the essential parts of the anatomy and physiology of muscle cell and tissue logically. Student can choose biomechanical measurement methods and devices for different physiotherapy cases independently and she/he can argue the choices logically. Student can name the most common biomechanical measurements independently and she/he can explain the results of the measurements in a general level and she/he can apply some parts of the results in the planning of the physiotherapy.

    Assessment criteria - level 5

    Student can explain the neural drive of the human muscular system logically, detailed and comprehensively. Student can explain the anatomy and physiology of muscle cell and tissue logically and detailed. Student can choose the most optimal biomechanical measurement methods and devices for different physiotherapy cases independently and she/he can argue the choices logically. Student can name the most common biomechanical measurements independently and she/he can explain the results of the measurements detailed and apply the results in the planning of the physiotherapy logically.