PTY-30074 - Integrated Rehabilitation Strategies
Coordinator: Sam Jones Room: MAC1.05 Tel: +44 1782 7 34565
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
To explore the integration of the physical and psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation including:
- Medical, therapeutic and pharmacological management.
- Principles of behaviour change.
- Physical activity and exercise prescription.
- Assistive technologies.
The module builds on knowledge relating to behaviour change and physical activity and exercise prescription and places these strategies in the context of the rehabilitation of common global conditions.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically discuss, with reference to current evidence (research/guidelines), strategies used to meet health and wellbeing needs of common global conditions: 1
critically evaluate the potential limitations to physical activity and exercise in particular populations (e.g. older adult; those with learning difficulties) and the strategies used to promote activity in these groups: 1
critically evaluate, with reference to the underlying pathology and patho-physiology, the limitations to physical activity and exercise in disabling conditions and the strategies used to promote activity in these groups: 1
critically evaluate the relative importance of behaviour change and physical activity and exercise prescription in rehabilitation: 1

Study hours

30 contact hours which may include lectures, workshops, tutorials etc including six hours for assessment preparation.
40 hours of directed study
80 hours of self-directed study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
2000 word essay relating to the module content
Students will submit a focussed essay exploring the integration of physical and psychosocial strategies in the rehabilitation of a common global condition. Students will consider the relative importance of specific rehabilitation approaches in their chosen condition.