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Bachelor of Health Care, Physiotherapy, Multimodal Studies, Spring, 2025: SFAK25

Code: SFAK25

Degree:
Bachelor of Health Care and Social Services

Degree title:
Physiotherapist

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Spring 2025

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Spring
2025
Autumn
2025
Spring
2026
Autumn
2026
Spring
2027
Autumn
2027
Spring
2028
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SFAK25-1
Becoming Familiar with Physiotherapy Practices

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59
SFAK25-11
Introduction to Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

17
SF10007 Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession 6 6 6 3 3
SF10008 Human Development and Functioning 11 11 11 5.5 5.5
SFAK25-12
Multiple Professional Perspectives on Social and Health Care

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12
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2 2 2 2
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SY10004 Reporting and Written Communication 2 2 2 1 1
SF10010 Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK25-13
Multi-Professional Work in Social and Health Care

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15
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2 2 2 1 1
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2 2 2 1 1
SF10009 English at Work for Physiotherapy 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SF10014 Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance 6 6 6 3 3
SFAK25-14
Supporting Clients’ Functional Capacity in Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

15
SF10012 Pain Management in Physiotherapy 4 4 4 2 2
SF10013 Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities 11 11 11 5.5 5.5
SFAK25-2
Acquiring Skills for Physiotherapy

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57
SFAK25-21
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Various Client Groups

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13
SF10017 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 7 7 7 3.5 3.5
SF10018 Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2 2 2 1 1
SF10020 Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
SFAK25-22
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy in Health Promotion

(Choose all)

16
SF10015 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 8 8 8 4 4
SF10016 1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy 8 8 8 4 4
SFAK25-23
Neurological Physiotherapy for Rehabilitation

(Choose all)

14
SF10021 Neurological Physiotherapy 1 9 8 8 4 4
SF10022 Professional Development in Career Planning 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SY10009 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2 4 4 4 2 2
SFAK25-24
Using Research Evidence in Physiotherapy

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14
SF10024 2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life 7 7 7 3.5 3.5
SF10029 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10025 Spoken Communication in Finnish 2 2 2 1 1
SFAK25-3
Applying Physiotherapy Practices

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49
SFAK25-31
Management of Personal Competencies

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18
SF10030 Wellbeing at Work 4 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10026 3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work 8 8 8 4 4
SY10010 Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10028 Scientific Writing 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SFAK25-32
Applying Personal Competence

(Choose all)

10
KY10001 Thesis Planning 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10032 Neurological Physiotherapy 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK25-33
Evidence Based Practice

(Choose all)

16
SF10033 4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life 10 10 10 5 5
KY10002 Thesis Implementation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SF10034 Professional Development and Employability Skills 1 1 1 0.5 0.5
SFAK25-34
Active Inclusion of Clients

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5
SF10031 Physiotherapy for Older People 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK25-4
Advancing Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all)

15
SFAK25-41
Professional Expertise in Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all)

15
SF10035 5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life 10 10 10 5 5
KY10003 Thesis Finalising 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
SFAK25-5
Complementary Studies

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30
SFAK25-51
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15 15 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
SFAK25-52
Other Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15 15 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
Total 210 29 59 56 36 29 30 29 27 29 21 15 13.5 15.5 0 0 15 15 14.5 14.5 0 0 13.5 13.5 14.5 14.5 0 0 10.5 10.5 7.5 7.5 0

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Shared competences of UAS Bachelor's degrees 2022

In Finnish universities of applied sciences, the competences of degrees have been defined as programme-specific competences and shared competences. Competences refer to extensive competence modules, which are combinations of individual knowledge, skills and attitudes. Programme-specific competences form the basis of a student's professional expertise. Shared competences are common competence areas for different programmes and degrees, and they create the foundation for operating in a workplace, cooperation and the development of expertise.

1 Learning to Learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.

- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and
international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been
learned.

Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession
Human Development and Functioning
Reporting and Written Communication
Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities
English at Work for Physiotherapy
Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy
Professional Development in Career Planning
Spoken Communication in Finnish
Scientific Writing
Thesis Planning
Thesis Implementation
Professional Development and Employability Skills
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
Thesis Finalising
2 Operating in a Workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.

- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own
and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations.

Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Spoken Communication in Finnish
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
3 Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.

- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy 1
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
Wellbeing at Work
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
Physiotherapy for Older People
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
4 Sustainable Development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.

- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problems.

The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
5 Internationality and Multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.

- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

English at Work for Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
6 Proactive Development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.

− Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
− Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
− Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
− Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2

Shared Competences of Physiotherapy 2022

Human Development and Functioning
Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities
Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy 1
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
Physiotherapy for Older People
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession
Human Development and Functioning
Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy 1
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
Wellbeing at Work
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
Physiotherapy for Older People
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
Pain Management in Physiotherapy
Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy 1
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
Wellbeing at Work
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
Physiotherapy for Older People
5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance
Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy 1
2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2
Wellbeing at Work
3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work
Neurological Physiotherapy 2
4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life
Professional Development and Employability Skills
Physiotherapy for Older People
The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1
The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Wellbeing at Work
Professional Development and Employability Skills
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training
Professional Development in Career Planning
Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances
Professional Development and Employability Skills
Not grouped
Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1
Reporting and Written Communication
English at Work for Physiotherapy
Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1
Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy
Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2
Spoken Communication in Finnish
Scientific Writing
Thesis Planning
Thesis Implementation
Thesis Finalising

Code Name Credits (cr)
SFAK25-1
Becoming Familiar with Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all)

59
SFAK25-11
Introduction to Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

17
SF10007 Physiotherapy as a Rehabilitation Profession 6
SF10008 Human Development and Functioning 11
SFAK25-12
Multiple Professional Perspectives on Social and Health Care

(Choose all)

12
SY10002 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 1 2
SY10003 The Client as an Active Agent in Social and Health Care 1 3
SY10004 Reporting and Written Communication 2
SF10010 Guiding and Instructing Health-Enhancing Physical Activities 5
SFAK25-13
Multi-Professional Work in Social and Health Care

(Choose all)

15
SY10005 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity 2 2
SY10006 The Client as an Active Participant in Social and Health Care 2 2
SY10007 Promotion of Health, Wellbeing and Functional Capacity, Practical Training 2
SF10009 English at Work for Physiotherapy 3
SF10014 Client-Centred Counselling and Guidance 6
SFAK25-14
Supporting Clients’ Functional Capacity in Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

15
SF10012 Pain Management in Physiotherapy 4
SF10013 Assessment and Promotion of Functional Activities 11
SFAK25-2
Acquiring Skills for Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

57
SFAK25-21
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in Various Client Groups

(Choose all)

13
SF10017 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1 7
SF10018 Professional Development for a Career in Physiotherapy 1
SY10008 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 1 2
SF10020 Swedish at Work for Physiotherapy 3
SFAK25-22
Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy in Health Promotion

(Choose all)

16
SF10015 Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 8
SF10016 1. Practical Training, Acquiring Skills for Practising Physiotherapy 8
SFAK25-23
Neurological Physiotherapy for Rehabilitation

(Choose all)

14
SF10021 Neurological Physiotherapy 1 9
SF10022 Professional Development in Career Planning 1
SY10009 Research, Development and Innovation Activities 2 4
SFAK25-24
Using Research Evidence in Physiotherapy

(Choose all)

14
SF10024 2. Practical Training, Active Professional in Working Life 7
SF10029 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 2 5
SF10025 Spoken Communication in Finnish 2
SFAK25-3
Applying Physiotherapy Practices

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49
SFAK25-31
Management of Personal Competencies

(Choose all)

18
SF10030 Wellbeing at Work 4
SF10026 3. Practical Training, Developing Personal Competencies at Work 8
SY10010 Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Finances 5
SF10028 Scientific Writing 1
SFAK25-32
Applying Personal Competence

(Choose all)

10
KY10001 Thesis Planning 5
SF10032 Neurological Physiotherapy 2 5
SFAK25-33
Evidence Based Practice

(Choose all)

16
SF10033 4. Practical Training, Responsible Professional in Working Life 10
KY10002 Thesis Implementation 5
SF10034 Professional Development and Employability Skills 1
SFAK25-34
Active Inclusion of Clients

(Choose all)

5
SF10031 Physiotherapy for Older People 5
SFAK25-4
Advancing Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all)

15
SFAK25-41
Professional Expertise in Physiotherapy Practices

(Choose all)

15
SF10035 5. Practical Training, Developing Physiotherapy Practises in Working Life 10
KY10003 Thesis Finalising 5
SFAK25-5
Complementary Studies

(Choose 30)

30
SFAK25-51
Profiling Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
SFAK25-52
Other Complementary Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15