2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC3329 Motor and Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation
10 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Dr Andrea Utley
Email: A.Utley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
Intermediate knowledge in Sport PsychologyThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
This module explores the motor and psychological aspects of rehabilitation including the study of movement in terms of: neuromuscular control, reflexes, posture and balance, as well as sensorimotor systems, and rehabilitation theory.In addition psychological processes underpinning rehabilitation including adherence, self-efficacy, stress, and coping will be examined.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will:
- be able to critically evaluate the relevance of contemporary research in motor and psychological aspects of rehabilitation
- critically analyse the unpinning psychology theory and development of advanced models
- demonstrate a wider appreciation of multiple facets of motor and psychological aspects of rehabilitation.
Skills outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical and methodological issues encountered in contemporary research and practice.
- orally communicate and disseminate relevant information on a selected contemporary topic.
Syllabus
- Clinical management of patients.
- Conceptual framework for recovery.
- Principles and practice of rehabilitation.
- Psychological management of patients
- Psychological aspects of recovery.
- Enhancement of Motor Recovery
- Motor learning and recovery
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 82.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 18.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for summative assessments (40 hours)- Self-directed learning (32 hours)
- 1 hour per week reviewing online discussion issues (10 hours).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Summative assessment through coursework and final exam.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,500 word review | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 24 hr | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:48:33
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