PHTY256 Physical Activity for Physiotherapy Practice

Introduction to the principles and importance of physical activity and therapeutic exercise for physiotherapy practice, with a focus on the practical application of knowledge.

Paper title	Physical Activity for Physiotherapy Practice
Paper code	PHTY256
Subject	Physiotherapy
EFTS	0.0950
Points	12 points
Teaching period	Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$703.48
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Limited to

BPhty

Contact

physiotherapy@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website

Teaching staff

Dr Cathy Chapple
Dr Meredith Perry
Dr Emily Gray
Claire Hargest

Textbooks

Kisner, C. & Colby, L.A. (2012). Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques. 6th edition. Philadelphia: FA Davis Company

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global Perspective, Lifelong Learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cultural Understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork
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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the paper the students will be able to:

• Appreciate the role that physical activity and exercise plays in the development, maintenance, restoration and optimisation of health and well-being across the lifespan
• Apply theoretically the principles of safe and effective exercise prescription to selected populations relevant to physiotherapy practice
• Design and deliver physical activity/exercise interventions to selected populations relevant to physiotherapy practice demonstrating:
  • Knowledge of biological adaptations to exercise
  • Practical skills in the prescription, teaching, monitoring and progression of exercise
• Utilise person / whānau centred care in exercise prescription and the delivery of exercise interventions

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