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E1_F Know and understand the morphology, physiology, pathology and behavior of people, both healthy and sick, in the natural and social environment
E12_F Intervene in the areas of health promotion, prevention, protection and recovery
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
T1_F Acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language and work in an international context
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 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.
The main objective of this course is:
Thus, the learning outcomes are as follows:
Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation with a lot of interaction and practical exercises.
Group and individual work
Presentations by students
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
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 ..) |
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 |
Typology Activity |
Hours |
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Master Class |
50 |
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Work in group |
16 |
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Group Tutoring |
3 |
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Individual work |
6 | |
Personal Study |
75 | |
Total |
150 |
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Continuous evaluation
2 Oral presentations in group: Students must choose a topic agreed with the teacher:
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20% - each with a weighting of 10% |
CB1, CB5, T1, E3, E11, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19 |
Continuous evaluation
2 Individual written works: Students must choose a topic agreed with the teacher:
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30% each with a weighting of 15% |
CB1, CB5, T1, E3, E11, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19 |
Continuous evaluation Classroom activities |
10% | CB1, CB5, T1, E3, E11, 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% |
CB1, CB5, T1, E3, E11, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19 |
Evaluation activity in recovery period |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Final evaluation
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.
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40% |
CB1, CB5, T1, E3, E11, E12, E14, E15, E17, E19 |
The grades obtained in the continuous assessment will be kept as part of the final grade of the subject, both passed and not passed, in order to preserve the criteria of continuous assessment.
Compulsory bibliography
Dossier of teaching material prepared by teachers