Human Functioning
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS1010 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- PHRS1010
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This course will focus on
• Biopsychosocial Healthcare and World Health Organisations (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) mode
• Introduction of Anatomy self-organised learning
• Principles of Pathophysiology
• Foundations of Disease and Injury
Target Students
Only available to BSc Physiotherapy and BSc Sport Rehabilitation students in Year 1.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (1-hour): Online Exam (MCQ)
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
To develop foundational knowledge of the key concepts relevant to Physiotherapy and/or Sport Rehabilitation, including a range of health conditions and their effect on structure and functioning.Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the foundational knowledge of the biopsychosocial model of healthcare
Identify functional anatomy of the human body
Explain the effects of disease, health conditions and injury on normal physiology and anatomy
Discuss the pathology and clinical signs and symptoms of commonly encountered conditions.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of exercise physiology and impact of disease
Identify impairment, dysfunction and disability