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

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

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.

This module aims to introduce the human anatomy and physiology focusing on the musculoskeletal, neurology and cardiovascular and respiratory systems, to introduce terminology associated with movement science and to 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: 1,2,3
undertake a consultation and obtain a clinical history as part of a basic physiotherapy assessment: 2
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
Practicals ~ 70 hours,
Lectures (live in situ or synchronous online) ~ 60 hours,
Tutorials/seminars ~ 15 hours,
Asynchronous directed material ~ 60 hours,
Formative Assessments ~ 5 hours
Independent Study Hours
Preparation for tutorials/seminars ~ 20 hours,
Prep for Assessments ~ 70 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment