BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy with Foundation Year

Module: 3HL007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will consider the ways in which systems of the body interact in order to maintain homeostasis. You will be introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and the organisation of body structures and systems. The module will also consider communication systems within the body and the protective and survival mechanisms that work together to maintain a 'healthy' state. Aim: To introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, its body structures and systems.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3HW003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not is determined to a large extent by their circumstances and environment. This module discusses some of the reasons for this and looks at how levels of health differ between different groups in society. Aim: To enable you to develop awareness of the determinants of health

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4AH001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will introduce students to functional and applied anatomy, palpation of key structures and methods of analysing movement, with specific focus on the lower and upper limbs. Students will also be introduced to underpinning anthropometric measurements and principles of biomechanics in relation to movement, anatomical structures and biomechanical measurement. Movement and rehabilitation techniques and assessment of balance and posture in relation to non-clinical and clinical conditions will also be explored. Along with an introduction to simple exercises for lower and upper limbs.

Module: 4AH005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will allow students to build on their knowledge and application of the palpation of key structures, functional anatomy and methods of analysing movement with specific focus on the head, neck and trunk. The anatomical and biomechanical principles from semester one will also be developed through the analysis of whole body movement, including advanced clinical gait analysis. The importance of back care and prevention of back injury, the principles of ergonomics, task analysis and application to injury prevention in the workplace will be covered. Principles underpinning exercise prescription to improve functional movement and the mechanical effects of exercise on bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments will also be explored to inform exercise prescription. To support safe practice students will be introduced to current health and safety legislation and risk assessment preparation. Familiarisation of the general principles of moving and handling of patients will be undertaken, in preparation for completion of a practical course in moving and handling techniques.

Module: 4AH003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will facilitate critical reflection on professional and interpersonal communication and facilitate development of skills in self- management, self-presentation, respectful communication, working with diverse others and taking responsibility for fitness to practise. The module will draw on the disciplines of psychology and sociology to explore the impact of life experiences on health, wellbeing, how these may shape attitudes, beliefs and behaviours and influence communication. Significant health transitions will be examined to explore their implications for health and well-being and used to consider how the professional may adapt their communication to work effectively in teams and deliver person centred practice safely and effectively within the legal and ethical obligations of the professional role of a physiotherapist. The processes by which people grow, adapt and cope with transitions and life events will be used to help develop an understanding of communication theories and skills in their application as therapeutic tools. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own trajectory of development to illuminate the individual impact of culture, equality and diversity and to apply this understanding to becoming an autonomous professional, exercising professional judgement and delivering non-discriminatory practice.

Module: 4AH002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to provide a foundation understanding of the organisation and physiological function of the human body in relation to the immune system, bone and joint structure and the cardiorespiratory system, and to explain how these mechanisms are modified from healthy to disease states. This understanding is applied to the practical application of associated basic physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques. Drawing on learning from other year 1 modules, practical simulation activities will assist you to develop a basic understanding of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques enabling a sensitive, person-centred assessment to be carried out and documented. You will also be guided to develop the skills of initial diagnosis, at a basic level, on the basis of an assessment and an analysis of the information collected.

Module: 4AH006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

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This module aims to provide foundation understanding of the organisation and physiological function of the human body, in relation to human movement, pain perception and normal child development, and to explain how these systems are modified from healthy to disease states. This understanding is applied to the practical application of associated assessment and treatment techniques in relation to pain management, therapeutic exercise, and the application of therapeutic electrotherapy techniques. An understanding of the physiotherapist’s role within public health will be explored with an emphasis on health promotion strategies recognising psychological, social and cultural influences es wider professional issues such as implementation strategies for development and change...