PS2001 - Movement Analysis for Physiotherapy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Enrolment in this subject is restricted to all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy IHCAP and the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Programs.

This subject is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to perform physiotherapy assessment and techniques related to assessment findings for conditions throughout the lifespan.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of motor control for movement;
• demonstrate the ability to analyse static and dynamic posture;
• demonstrate the ability to analyse injury mechanisms associated with particular types of tissue injury;
• demonstrate the ability to analyse various movement patterns, including gait, on the basis of musculoskeletal analysis and related mechanical principles;
• demonstrate the ability to analyse movement pattern on the basis of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory analysis and mechanical principles related to each area.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:

BM1041 AND PS1001 AND RH1002 AND RH1004 AND BM1042 AND HS1003 AND HS1401 AND PS1002

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Amanda Campbell.
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 52 hours practicals
Assessment:	end of semester exam (60%); other exams (20%); group presentation (10%); assignments (10%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Students are required to achieve a pass mark (set at a minimum of 50%)in each of the following assessment items; quiz, viva and end of semester examination.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.