7 ECTS credits
175 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 1023779CNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Enrollment Requirements
For this course you have to meet certain enrolment requirements. For an overview of the enrolment requirements check https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/practical-info-for-students/study-guidance/study-path/individual-study-path#paragraph--id--71647 
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Department
Kinesitherapie, Menselijke Fysiologie en Anatomie
Educational team
Kevin De Pauw
Bruno Tassignon (course titular)
Matthias Proost
Alexandre Maricot
Jelle Habay
Caroline Vrambout
Activities and contact hours
39 contact hours Lecture
26 contact hours Seminar, Exercises or Practicals
Course Content

HOC:

This course provides further in-depth knowledge within the domain of exercise training and rehabilitation training. It covers the physiological and methodological aspects of the adaptations that the human organism undergoes as a result of systematic and intensive exercise stimuli. The different basic characteristics and movement skills, possible physiological adaptations, and methods for optimizing these basic characteristics and movement skills are discussed. The training methods, basic laws of the training process, and training structure build upon previously acquired knowledge and are further developed. Finally, the application of exercise physiology is mainly presented in terms of rehabilitation and returning to participation.

WPO:

During the practical component, students are asked to apply the seen training principles to the rehabilitation of a patient case in the form of a workbook. Aspects of pathology, exercise therapy, (sports-)specific exercise therapy, and exercise physiology are addressed. The goal is to provide students with a general framework of the above terms and place them within the domain of physiotherapy. Students are guided in creating this workbook through various WPO lessons. Furthermore, the WPO lessons aim to support students in applying patient-centered exercise therapy and training in practice and with a view to clinical internships.

Course material
Handbook (Required) : Basis voor verantwoord trainen, Bourgois - Vrijens, PVLO, 9789070870683, 2016
Digital course material (Required) : PowerPoint presentaties en extra /actuele bijkomende wetenschappelijke literatuur, Canvas
Handbook (Recommended) : Endurance training, Science and Practice, Mujika, 9788493997007, 2012
Additional info

There can be no deviation from the group allocation on Canvas for recommended attendance at the WPOs. In the case of justified absence, the student can contact the teacher within 3 days of their return to arrange a catch-up moment or task.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in exercise training.
  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in strength training, flexibility training, speed training and endurance training in specific populations.
  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in musculoskeletal pathologies with the application of corresponding (active) rehabilitation principles and methods.

Skills & Attitude

  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in exercise training.
  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in strength training, flexibility training, speed training and endurance training in specific populations.
  • The student acquires knowledge and insight in musculoskeletal pathologies with the application of corresponding (active) rehabilitation principles and methods.
  • The student acquires clinical reasoning skills with regard to pathology and treatment.
  • The student is able to systematically search, interpret, critically evaluate and process the recent scientific literature and convert it to a practical and evidence based rehabilitation program.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 60% of the final mark.
Practical Exam determines 40% of the final mark.

Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Schriftelijk examen theorie with a relative weight of 60 which comprises 60% of the final mark.

    Note: This written exam contains theoretic aspects of both the HOCs and the WPOs.

Within the Practical Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Groepswerk with a relative weight of 40 which comprises 40% of the final mark.

    Note: The work contains a report of the related assignments (development of a year plan, rehabilition scheme,...) applied to a random case patiënt.

Additional info regarding evaluation

In case of an insufficient grade (lower than 8/20), there will not be a weighted mean, but the lowest grade will serve as the final grade. If the student obtains at least 10/20 for one part (HOC or WPO), but fails for the overall score on the course, this course (≥10/20) will be automatically be transferred to the 2nd exam period. There is no transfer of partial grades to the next academic year.

The way of examining in 1st and 2nd period will be identical.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: default (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Lichamelijke Opvoeding (& Bewegingswetenschappen) (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Verkort traject na vooropleiding Bachelor Geneeskunde (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme for Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Preparatory Programme Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)