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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Sara González Millán

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Mary Louise Walsh ------------
A hard tackle from Raquel Sebio to García 

Teaching languages

  • English

Given the number of citizens in the metropolitan area of ​​Barcelona - Maresme who use English as a language of communication and the possibilities for mobility of health professionals within the European Union, have a solid knowledge base of English it is considered an important element of the training of a student of physiotherapy and physical activity and sports sciences. This highly communicative course works on the skills needed for a healthcare professional to communicate effectively in a health-related environment. In addition, given the number of academic articles published in English within the area of ​​health sciences, the ability of undergraduate students to be able to read English effectively has become essential.

Skills

Basic skills

  • 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

     

  • B1 Demonstrate knowledge in a field of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the vanguard of his field of study.

  • B3 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 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Specific skills

  • E14_F Incorporate the ethical and legal principles of the profession into professional practice, as well as integrate social and community aspects into decision-making

     

  • E15_F Participate in the development of physiotherapy care protocols based on scientific evidence, encouraging professional activities that stimulate research in physiotherapy

     

  • 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

     

  • E12 Manage sports facilities

Transversal competences

  • T1_F Acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language and work in an international context

     

  • T1 Understand the scientific literature in the field of physical activity and sport in English and other languages ​​with a significant presence in the scientific field.

Description

This highly communicative course works on the skills needed for a health professional to communicate effectively in a health-related environment. In addition, given the number of academic articles published in English within the area of ​​health sciences, the ability of undergraduate students to be able to read in English effectively has become essential.

Learning outcomes

The main objective of this course is: · To improve the student's ability to communicate in English and understand academic texts in a health context. The course focuses on carrying out professional activities in English in the fields of nursing and the sciences of physical activity and sport, with parallel attention to the relevant vocabulary and grammar. In this way, the learning outcomes are as follows: Acquire and master the English language applied to the sciences of health and physical activity. It incorporates English as a language for learning and disseminating scientific knowledge. Use in interprofessional communication.

Working methodology

The methodology of the course will be of a very practical nature. Each session will include a variety of activities designed to develop the main language strategies. The main objective of this subject will be the active use of English in a dynamic environment.

Contents

Synopsis:

The contents are highly functional and are linked to real situations through task-based learning. Understand and express themselves 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

Situation

Contents, Skills and Functions

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

Sports Psychology

Performance

attitudes

Sports Management

Legal Aspects

Rules and Regulations

 

Learning activities

Master class 25
Work in group 8
Group tutoring 1.5
Self-employment 3
Personal study 37.5

 

Evaluation system

Evaluation activity

Weighting

Assessed skills

 

Continuous evaluation

 

Group oral presentation:

Students will have to choose a topic agreed with the teacher based on the content, audiovisual materials and articles.

 

20%

 B1, B3, B5, T1, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19

Positive participation in activities

 

Students will be required to participate in speaking, listening, and interactive activities.

 

10%

B1, B3, B5, T1, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19

 

Continuous evaluation

 

Individual written work:

Students must choose a topic agreed with the teacher:

 

 30%

 B1, B3, B5, T1, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19

 Final evaluation

 

Final two-part exam:

Part A: Listening comprehension

It consists of a hearing of a real contextualized situation. Notes should be taken and some questions answered.

Part B: Reading comprehension

A text from the health field is read. Some questions need to be answered.

 40%

 B1, B3, B5, T1, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19