PTY-40069 - 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

This module forms part of the MSc Physiotherapy programme at Keele which is an innovative programme of study which prepares the graduate for clinical practice in changing health and social care settings.
The Foundations of Physiotherapy Assessment module introduces the student to the knowledge and skills required to undertake and interpret the information gained from a subjective and objective assessment in order to formulate an effective management plan within each of the main specialties of physiotherapy: musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular and respiratory practice.

This module aims to enable the student to analyse the components of a physiotherapy assessment in core areas of practice in order to plan, implement and evaluate a physiotherapy assessment.

Intended Learning Outcomes

plan and undertake an appropriate and effective consultation of a person with a peripheral musculoskeletal, cardiovascular/respiratory or neurological presentation: 1
interpret and evaluate the findings of a physiotherapy assessment: 1
demonstrate underpinning anatomy, physiology and movement science knowledge and skills linked to physiotherapy assessment: 1

Study hours

Active learning hours
Practicals ~ 45 hours;
lectures (live in situ or synchronous online) ~ 15 hours;
tutorials/seminars ~ 20 hours;
asynchronous directed material ~ 10 hours;
formative assessment ~ 3 hours
Independent Study Hours
Preparation for tutorials/seminars ~ 20 hours;
preparation for assessments ~ 37 hours.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment