FYB1310 Movement science, activity and the role of supervisor Course description

The physiotherapist's role as a supervisor is central throughout the course and is linked to concepts such as health literacy, evidence-based practice, and topics related to children. Kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise science are part of the theoretical foundation. The student will receive teaching in using their own body and hands in supervising exercises and manual techniques.

The student must be admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can

• explain different conceptualisations of the body and movement
• explain various models of motivation and mastery
• describe health literacy and link this to the physiotherapist’s role as a supervisor
• describe health technology tools in the physiotherapist’s supervisor role
• explain theories of motor development, learning, and control
• describe measurement methods for physical fitness and physical activity
• explain the body’s potential for training adaptation
• explain key biomechanical concepts and principles
• explain evidence-based practice in physiotherapy

Skills

The student can

• prepare and document a search strategy and carry out a database search based on a chosen problem related to activity and training
• apply assessment tools for movement development and motor skills
• apply principles of exercise science in the planning and implementation of individually adapted exercises for fellow students or athletes, as well as justify an exercise programme
• interact with fellow students or performers in supervising activities and exercises, as well as justify the pedagogical approach
• apply their own body and hands with clarity, precision, safety, caution and respect

General competence

The student can

• reflect on ethical issues related to the role of the therapist
• reflect on own experiences of movement related to bodily and cultural aspects of movement
• critically assess claims in the media related to health and fitness

The work and teaching methods in the course vary between lectures, seminars, group work, skills training, observation and self-study.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• minimum of 80 % attendance in teaching activities marked as “compulsory attendance” in the schedule
• Academic brief in a group of 2-3 students based on the development of an exercise programme and supervision of a fellow student or athlete, 1400 words (+/-10%). The academic brief is subject to professional assessment

Individual practical and oral exam, up to 30 minutes.

No aids permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

All answers are assessed by two examiners. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum for every third completion of the course.

14 credits overlap with FYB1300 Body, Movement and Activity, 3 credits overlap with FYB1060 Evidence-Based Practice, and 2 credits overlap with FYB1000 Function – Examination and Assessment Tools.