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    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 ) $787.65
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    BPhty
    Contact

    Dr Emily Gray

    Teaching staff

    Dr Emily Gray

    Dr Cathy Chapple

    Claire Hargest

    Katrina Bryant

    Dr Olivia Galea

    Proffesor Gisela Sole

    Associate Proffesor Ram Mani

    Dr Prasath Jayakaran

    Proffesor Leigh Hale

    Donna Smith

    Dr Ewan Kennedy

    Dr Ally Calder

    Textbooks

    Essential:

    Recommended:

    • Brukner, Peter et al. Brukner and Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine Vol 1: Injuries (5E or later). McGraw Hill Australia.
    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

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-42
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