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Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Marc Terradellas Fernández

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Juan José García Tirado
Anabel Casanovas Alvarez 
Carles Fernández Jané 
Jordi Calvo Sanz 

Academic year: 2026

Teaching course: 1

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan

Part of the content will also be taught in Spanish.

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Specific skills

  • RAE1 - Will integrate the principles and theories of physical agents being applied as interventions in physiotherapy, healthcare practice documents and clinical simulation.

  • RAE11 - Will identify the concepts of evaluation, the foundations and theoretical bases in the development of physiotherapeutic methods and procedures, applying them in scientific and professional fields.

  • RAE12 - Will apply the assessment of functionality, disability and health and its international classification, as well as the models of intervention in physiotherapy in their healthcare practice during practical seminars.

  • RAE24 - Will apply the ethical and deontological codes, the legal bases of the profession, implementing quality mechanisms in the practice of physiotherapy, adjusting to the criteria, indicators and quality standards recognized and validated in the appropriate professional practice.

Presentation of the subject

This subject will develop the current historical and contextual aspects of the professional organization with a review of its professional competencies and its fields of action in society. On the other hand, the process of care in physiotherapy will also be addressed with a description of the stages of diagnosis in Physiotherapy and the process of planning therapeutic intervention. There will also be a review of the available methods of intervention in physiotherapy, including those that are currently more emerging from the perspective of evidence-based physiotherapy. Finally, the contents will contemplate aspects of health education in physiotherapy and a simulation activity.

This subject ensures that the gender perspective is introduced into its content and development. In addition, the objectives are 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 hope that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

Contents

1. Background, historical evolution and professional context of Physiotherapy

  • History of physiotherapy and evolution of the profession at the state and regional level of Catalonia.
  • Context and organization of the physiotherapy profession + Healthcare model + Fields of action
  • Community health and physiotherapy (biopsychosocial model, health promotion, community impact, code of ethics, health ethics).

2. Physiotherapy care process

  • The clinical interview in physiotherapy (ROM-P)
  • International Classification of Human Functioning. Determination of deficiencies and disabilities, fin indicators or “Red Flags” and contraindications in Physiotherapy.
  • Planning of physiotherapy intervention: establishing goals and programming of treatment; therapeutic decision algorithms.
  • Clinical evolution: assessment tools, instruments and functional scales in Physiotherapy.
  • The clinical history and discharge report in Physiotherapy.

3. Intervention methods in Physiotherapy

  • Interventions in the specialties of Physiotherapy, emerging methods.
  • Communication in Physiotherapy and patient safety

4. Evidence-based physiotherapy

5. Physical agents in Physiotherapy

  • General classification of physical agents in Physiotherapy
  • Principles of Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy

6. Health education in Physiotherapy

Activities and evaluation system

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

Code

Evaluation system

Description of the evaluation system

SE1

Theoretical exam of the subject

Written tests, multiple choice tests, true or false, multiple choice, matching, short answer or development questions. Resolution of cases and clinical situations.

 

SE2

Practical exam of the subject

Individual or group practical tests, demonstration of procedures and technical skills, as well as the resolution of cases and clinical situations.

 

SE3

Individual and / or group work

Critical reading report, scientific bibliographic search, design projects (infographics, posters, maps, etc.) and/or intervention proposals, as well as the preparation of the written report of the final degree project.

 

SE4

Oral presentation

Design projects (infographics, posters, maps, etc.) and/or intervention proposals, presentation of a clinical case or case study, reflective seminars, scientific posters or academic debates. This includes the defense of the final degree project before a panel.

 

SE5

Simulation or role-playing

Representation of a professional scenario to develop technical and non-technical skills.

 

SE6

Debates and forums

Structured discussion on a topic to develop argumentation and critical thinking in the face-to-face or virtual classroom.

 

SE7

Learning portfolios

Compilation and evolutionary reflection on the work and/or projects, as well as the experiences developed throughout the degree.

 

SE8

Monitoring or self-assessment questionnaires

Assessment of student progress.

 

SE9

Peer assessment (2P2) or co-assessment

It allows you to reflect on your learning progress, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

 

SE10

Evaluation of professional practices (external academic curricular practices)

It includes reports from clinical tutors on student performance in a professional environment. It also includes the evaluation by academic tutors of the students' written report, assessing the competencies, skills and knowledge acquired during their clinical stay.

 

 

The specific evaluation proposal for each subject will be defined in the "Learning Plan" document, which will be available to students in the subject's virtual classroom.

A quantitative (0 to 10) and qualitative grading system is used (fail, pass, outstanding, excellent, honors) according to RD 1125/2003. The subjects will have assessment and recovery activities in accordance with the teaching guide and the subject's learning plan, 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.

In the event of copying, plagiarism or illegitimate use of generative artificial intelligence in any assessment activity, you must consult the TecnoCampus University Center's Undergraduate and Master's Course 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 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.

 

Bibliography

Basic

Génot. Kinesiotherapy volumes I, II, III, IV. Buenos Aires; Madrid etc. : Médica Panamericana, 1988

Galician Izquierdo, Tomás. Theoretical bases and foundations of physiotherapy. Pan American Medicine, cop. 2007

Same Camacho, Celedonia. General physiotherapy: kinesitherapy. Madrid: Synthesis, 1996

Complementary

Viel, Éric. Physiotherapy diagnosis: conception, implementation and application in free and hospital practice. Barcelona etc. : Mason, hit 1999