Overview
Introduction to the principles and importance of physical activity and therapeutic exercise for physiotherapy practice, with a focus on the practical application of knowledge.
About this paper
| Paper title | Physical Activity for Physiotherapy Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.0950 |
| Points | 12 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $834.86 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Essential:
- Kisner, Carolyn & Lynn Colby. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (7E or later). F A Davis.
Recommended:
- Coombes, Burton & Beckman. ESSA’s Student Manual for Exercise Prescription, Delivery and Adherance. 2022. Chatswood, NSW, Australia. Elsevier.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global Perspective, Lifelong Learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cultural Understanding, Self-motivation, Teamwork
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- 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
Overview
Introduction to the principles and importance of physical activity and therapeutic exercise for physiotherapy practice, with a focus on the practical application of knowledge.
About this paper
| Paper title | Physical Activity for Physiotherapy Practice |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physiotherapy |
| EFTS | 0.0950 |
| Points | 12 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- BPhty
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Physiotherapy's website
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Essential:
- Kisner, Carolyn & Lynn Colby. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques (7th ed. or later). F A Davis.
Recommended:
- Coombes, Burton & Beckman. ESSA’s Student Manual for Exercise Prescription, Delivery and Adherence. 2022. Chatswood: Elsevier Australia.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - 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.