Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe aging as a phenomenon and the changes it brings to the movement and functional ability
- describe and apply physiotherapeutic methods that support the functional ability
- work as a member of a multi-professional team and cooperate with the loved ones of the client

Implementation and methods of teaching

In this course, students study independently as well as under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom) and on the home campus.
Independent study in this context includes pre-assignments and learning tasks, as well as preparation for the home exam (on the Moodle platform) of the medical studies and practical assessment.

Timing and attendance

The course will take place during the spring semester of 2024 (weeks 5-16).
The medical studies need to exam before the physiotherapy section of the course.
The timing and the content of the course are on the Moodle platform.

Learning material and recommended literature

The section of the physiotherapy: The material on the Moodle platform
The medical studies: e-book of Geriatrics

Working life cooperation

Specialist from the work life: Online rehabilitation of elderly

Exam retakes

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

Learning environment

Campus of Lappeenranta or Lahti and network environment.

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
- Under teacher guidance in online workshops (Zoom): about 11 hours
- Under teacher guidance on the home campus: about 16 hours
- Practical assessment: about 30 minutes
- Independent study: about 80 hours

Contents

Changes with aging

Assessment of the functional ability of the elderly

Falling accidents of the elderly and prevention

Guidance and rehabilitation of the client with memory disorder

Exercising the functional ability of the elderly

Technology in the rehabilitation of the elderly

Counseling service for the elderly

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course of Development and Motor Learning Across the Lifespan supports development of competence.

Assessment criteria

The grade of the course is formed by averages of sections (1/5 Medical exam and 4/5 practical assessment) .

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 can conduct guided functional ability assessments and create a functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek evidence based data that supports the plan.

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

The student can independently conduct functional ability assessments and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan for the client. The student is able to seek comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.

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

The student can independently conduct extensive functional ability assessments (considering different areas) and create a client oriented functional ability-enhancing plan (considering the client`s environment) for the client. The student is able to seek and utilize comprehensive evidence based data that supports the plan.