Human movement and functioning

Structure Type: Course
Code: KG10AP29
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 9.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Kiili, Riitta
Teacher Team: Haapala, Pia ; Mäntykivi, Pirkko ; Hautamäki, Minna ; Svahn, Tarja ; Koivisto, Marjut
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
FYSTER-2014   1 autumn   5.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
FYSTER-2014   1 spring   4.0   2015-01-02   2015-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will:
- know the structure of the human body
- understand the function and regulation of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- understand the function of the nervous system and muscle control and the basics of movement mechanics
- understand the role of the nervous system in human functioning
- know what factors contribute to physical fitness and understand how they are influenced by stress physiology
- know how to measure cardiorespiratory fitness and interpret the results
- know what human life spans involve
- become aware of central psychological processes and of their role in behaviour and learn to observe how emotions affect the body
- understand how the environment and social interaction affect functional capacity and wellbeing

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Human development and life span
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Impact of stress on the components of physical fitness and bodily systems
- Instruments for assessing aerobic endurance
- Sensory functions
- Structure and function of the central nervous system
- Classification and regulation of movements
- Neuromuscular system and its functions
- Arousal, emotions, motivation, personality, and mental self-regulation
- Body image, feelings and bodily functions
- Factors promoting human function, health and well-being

Recommended or Required Reading

Students will receive a reading list.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Tutorials
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Seminars
- Online learning

Assessment Criteria

Excellent
Students know the structure and function of internal and sensory organs and are able to flexibly apply their knowledge to physiotherapy work. They master knowledge learnt earlier of the various parts of the nervous system and they are able to describe functions of these parts in detail. They are familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism, and they know how to apply the material learnt to professional practice. Students know how to apply their knowledge concerning the components of physical fitness and how to explain in professional situations the impact of various types of stress on the organism. Students can extensively measure cardiovascular fitness and interpret the results in an evidence-based way. They understand the phases of the human life span and apply their knowledge in professional contexts. Students extensively understand the effect of psychological processes and emotions on the body and behaviour and integrate this knowledge in professional practice. Students also know how to assess the impact of the environment on people's well-being and ability to function.

Good
Students know the structure and principal functions of the most important internal and sensory organs. They recognize the various parts of the nervous system and they are able to describe the main functions of these parts. They are familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism. Students are aware of the components of physical fitness and can explain the impact of various types of stress on the organism. Students can measure cardiovascular fitness and interpret the results. They recognize the phases of the human life span. Students recognize important psychological processes and the impact of emotions on the body and behaviour. Students are aware of the impact of the environment on people's well-being and ability to function.

Satisfactory
Students are able to name some structures and principal functions of the most important internal and sensory organs. They partly recognize the various parts of the nervous system and they are to some extent able to describe the main functions of these parts. They are to a limited extent familiar with the function of the neuromuscular system and with the muscle contraction mechanism. Students are to some extent aware of the components of physical fitness and can explain a major part of the impact of various types of stress on the organism. Students need some assistance with measuring body composition and cardiovascular fitness and with interpreting the results. They are partly able to define the phases of the human life span. Students recognize most important psychological processes and the impact of emotions on the body and behaviour. Students are partly ware of the impact of the environment on people's well-being and ability to function.

Assessment Methods

- Written exams (home exam)
- Seminar assignment
- Reports

Further Information

Courses: Anatomy and physiology 3 cr, Psychology 1 cr, Biomechanics 2 cr, Stress physiology 1 cr, Examination of Patients'/Clients 2 cr

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