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PTY-10086 - Module Specification
School of Allied Health Professions
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 17 May 2024

PTY-10086 - Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice (MSci) 1
Coordinator: Anirban Banerjee Tel: +44 1782 7 34254
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

The Fundamentals of Physiotherapy Practice 1 will introduce clinical anatomy and physiology and related movement science and prepare the students to conduct a subjective and objective assessment for the common MSK, CVR and Neurological presentations appropriate at this level.

Aims
This module aims to:
~ introduce the human anatomy and physiology focusing on the musculoskeletal, neurology and cardiovascular and respiratory systems
~ introduce terminology associated with movement science
~ introduce the physiotherapy assessment process in differing clinical specialties

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe and identify the anatomy and physiology of the human musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems: 1,2,3
apply normal anatomical presentation and physiological function in the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory systems utilising the principles of movement science: 1,3
undertake a consultation and obtain a clinical history as part of a basic physiotherapy assessment: 2,3
demonstrate a safe and competent physical examination of a person with a simple musculoskeletal (MSK) cardiovascular and respiratory (CVR) and neurological presentation: 2

Study hours

Active learning hours =150
150 hours: includes in situ lectures ~30 hours, practical, workshops and seminars ~56 hours, and online synchronous or asynchronous lectures ~30 hours. and guided independent study and workbook ~30 hours and assessment preparation ~4 hours.
Independent study includes self-directed study and revision for 50 hours in each specialty (MSK, CVR and Neuro) total 150 hours.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Online Tasks weighted 30%
MCQ Exam
This assessment will include MCQ questions over an examination of 45 minutes in total. This component has a 40% qualifying mark due to professional and regulatory body requirement.

2: Practical Assessment weighted 50%
A 20 minute randomly allocated Interactive Practical Assessment
A 20 minute randomly allocated Interactive Practical Assessment. This assessment will test the student's fundamental physiotherapeutic assessment skills alongside applied anatomy and physiology. This component has a 40% qualifying mark due to professional and regulatory body requirement.

3: Workbook weighted 20%
Student will require to complete an workbook.
Students will complete workbook which will test and apply the learning and skills that they have achieved within the module. Section/s will be marked by a staff member. There is no qualifying mark for this component.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 17 May 2024