421203 - ADVANCE ENGLISH IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jordi Sanchez Degree

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 3

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 2

• English

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, have a solid knowledge base of English it is considered an important element in the training of a student of physiotherapy and physical activity and sports sciences.

This highly communicative course works on the skills necessary for a health professional to communicate effectively in a health-related environment.

Furthermore, given the amount of academic articles published in English within the area of ​​health sciences, the ability of undergraduate students to read effectively in English has become essential.

The distribution of the theoretical or practical contents of the subject can be consulted in the schedule and in the sections of the corresponding virtual classroom before it begins.

This subject ensures that the gender perspective is introduced into its content and development. The objectives are also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. 

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free from sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, whether towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others. 

The use of AI in this subject is regulated in the learning plan.

Synopsis:
The contents are highly functional and linked to real situations through task-based learning (task-based learning) to understand and express oneself 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 linked to the daily work of a health professional
· Improve comprehension techniques
· Acquire specialized vocabulary
· Design strategies to improve understanding and communication in English with people and groups of various 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, documentaries...)
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

Sports Injuries
Muscular injuries
Signature Treatment Flagship Store
Physiotherapy

This subject may consider the following indicators detailed in the following table in its evaluation proposal:

A system of quantitative (from 0 to 10) and qualitative (suspended, approved, notable, excellent, honorary registration) is used according to RD 1125/2003.

The subjects will have assessment and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and learning plan for the subject, published in its virtual classroom and which will establish the necessary requirements to be able to participate.

In accordance with current UPF regulations, all students who, having participated in the learning and assessment activities during the term, have obtained the grade of failing the corresponding subject in the quarterly assessment may participate in the recovery process. Those who have not participated in the learning and assessment activities or have waived the assessment will not be able to participate. If the grade is "not presented", they will not be able to opt for recovery and, therefore, the subject must be taken again in its entirety in the following academic year.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the school's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may
Call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this subject is regulated in the Learning Plan. It should be consulted to find out the specific conditions of use. 

Cambridge, Occupational English Test. Physiotherapy: Official OET Practice. Book 1. (Melbourne, Vic.: Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment, 2018)

González CruzMaría Isabel, Sandra Marrero Morales, and Vera CazorlaMaría Jesús., English for Physiotherapy : A Coursebook for Spanish Students (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Servicio de Publications y Difusión Científica, 2015)

Various, Physiotherapy, 1st edn (Express Publishing, 2019)

NHS. 2024. 'NHS', NHS