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Human Development and Functioning (11 cr)

Code: SF10008-3007

General information


Enrollment

01.01.2025 - 31.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

11 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Fysioterapeuttikoulutus (SF)

Campus

Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Teachers

  • Hilppa Mustonen
  • Anu Pukki
  • Noora Silvennoinen

Teacher in charge

Hilppa Mustonen

Groups

  • SFAK25
    Physiotherapist, Blended Learning, Spring, 2025

Objective

After completing the module you will be able to the course, you will
- Outline the key aspects of human physical, motor, and psychosocial development across the lifespan.
- Explain the major organ systems of the human body.
- Describe the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- Perform palpation of the bony structures of the musculoskeletal system.

Content

Anatomy and Physiology 3 ECTS
Content:
- Anatomical and physiological terminology, including Latin nomenclature
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Tissues and structures of the musculoskeletal system
- Digestive system and metabolism
- Nervous system and other regulatory systems

Functional Anatomy 4 ECTS
- Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints)
- Palpation of the major landmarks of the musculoskeletal system
- Assessment of human posture
- Clinical reasoning of muscle function in relation to postural assessment

Motor Development and Learning 4 ECTS
- Motor development across the lifespan
- Development of walking across the lifespan
- Motor control

Evaluation scale

H-5