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B2_F That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that are usually demonstrated by developing and defending arguments and solving problems within their area of study
B3_F That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study), to make judgments that incorporate a reflection on relevant social, scientific and ethical issues
B5_F That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
E11_F Provide effective physiotherapy care, providing comprehensive patient care
E17_F Understand the importance of updating the knowledge, skills and abilities and attitudes that make up the professional competencies of the physiotherapist
E19_F Know how to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, with users of the healthcare system, as well as with other professionals
E23_F Identify the effects of physical exercise on the psychological and social aspects of human beings
T1_F Acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language and work in an international context
T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan
T3_F The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team
Given the number of citizens of the metropolitan area of Barcelona - Maresme who use English as a language of communication and the possibilities of
mobility of health professionals within the European Union, having a solid base of English language skills is considered an important element
of the training of a student of physiotherapy and sciences of physical activity and sport.
This highly communicative course works on the skills necessary for a healthcare professional to communicate effectively in an environment
health related
Furthermore, given the amount of academic articles published in the English language within the health sciences area, students' ability to
degree of being able to read in English effectively has become essential.
Synopsis:
The contents are highly functional and are linked to real situations through task-based learning. Understand and express yourself orally in English.
GENERAL CONTENTS
Acquire functional language related to the fields of physiotherapy and the sciences of physical activity and sport
Work effectively in situations related to the daily work of a health professional
Improve comprehension techniques
Acquire specialized vocabulary
Design strategies for improving comprehension and communication in English with people and groups of different nationalities
SPECIFIC CONTENTS
Content-Based Listening (talks, conferences ..)
Orientation listening
Listening for gist
Listening for specific meaning
Content-Based Reading (academic articles, reports, case studies..)
Meaning from context
Understanding main ideas
Understanding details
The Human Body
Skeleton
Muscles
organs
Functions of the body
Posture and movement
Pain and Symptoms
Describing pain
Describing symptoms
Making a diagnosis
injuries
Muscular injuries
Good injuries
Discussing treatment
Monitoring
Health, Exercise & Nutrition
Diet
Training
Evaluation system |
Maximum weighting |
Minimum weighting |
SE1. portfolios |
10% |
40% |
SE2. exhibition |
20% |
50% |
SE3. Exam |
30% |
60% |
SE4. Self evaluation |
5% |
30% |
SE5. Peer evaluation (2P2) or co-evaluation |
5% |
30% |
The total or partial copy in any of the learning activities will mean a "Not Presented" in the subject, without option to present in the proof of recovery and without prejudice of the opening of a file for this reason.
Recovery:
The only recoverable item is the final exam.
Material prepared by the teachers.