4 ECTS credits
100 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 8023908HNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (H) Postgraduate - advanced level.

Semester
2nd semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Impossible
Grading method
Pass/Non pass
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy
Department
Kinesitherapie, Menselijke Fysiologie en Anatomie
Educational team
Kevin De Pauw (course titular)
Caroline Vrambout
Activities and contact hours
21 contact hours Lecture
63 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study
Course Content

In this course unit, the most recent innovations in sports physical therapy will be discussed, with the translation being made each time to how these innovations are important for the PG SK as entrepreneur. The innovations can be technological, social or financial, with a focus on corporate social responsibility. The PG SK is taught by researchers, entrepreneurs and experts from the field.

 

Themes that are discussed include "Technological innovations in health care and sport physical therapy", "Marketing and the role of the sport physical therapist", "When things go wrong? Deontology and ethics in sports physical therapy", "Basic insights into economics", "Social media as a catalyst for your practice".    

 

The PG SK is assessed on the basis of an examination task in which the PG SK starts with an analysis of the current situation as an entrepreneur and formulates an action plan on this basis. The practical elaboration and implementation in the work situation is central.

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Powerpoints van de lessen (Canvas)
Handbook (Recommended) : Ondernemen en innoveren in zorg en welzijn, Uitgeverij Coutinho, 9789046907672, 2023
Additional info

N/A

Learning Outcomes

Algemene competenties

  • Knowledge and insight

    The PG SK acquires knowledge and insight concerning the various innovations in care and technology, relevant to the field of sports physical therapy, sports injuries and performance.

    The PG SK processes knowledge and insight concerning corporate social responsibility in healthcare.

    Application & attitude

    The PG SK can translate this knowledge and insight concerning corporate social responsibility into a project relevant to his/her own work situation.

    The PG/SK critically evaluates innovations in care and technology in relation to his/her own work situation.

    This OO contributes to the development of the following education-specific learning outcomes:

     

    5. Corporate social responsibility in sport physiotherapy

    6. Ambassador of best-practice in the field of sports physical therapy

    7. Development and dissemination of critical thinking

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

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

  • Written Exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

    Note: Exam assignment

Additional info regarding evaluation

The PG SK is assessed on the basis of an examination task in which the PG SK starts with an analysis of the current situation as an entrepreneur and formulates an action plan on this basis. The practical elaboration and implementation in the work situation is central. With this examination task, the PG SK demonstrates that it is able to apply insights regarding innovations in care and technology in its personal work situation.

 

Method of examination 2nd session is identical to examination 1st session

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:
Postgraduate Sports Physiotherapy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)