2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC5215M Motor and Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation
15 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Dr Andrea Utley
Email: A.Utley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is mutually exclusive with
| SPSC3329 | Motor & Pysc Aspects of Rehab |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
Rehabilitation is a complex area that draws on theories from motor control and psychology. This module will provide both research and practical examples of rehabilitation from both motor control and exercise psychology. The emphasis will be on the range of rehabilitation techniques available, their principles and application. The interaction between patient and therapist will be examined in detail.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.
The objectives of the module are to:
- To equip students with a basic understanding of rehabilitation from a motor and exercise psychology perspective
- To provide students with knowledge from recent and relevant research that explores the antecedents of good practice in rehabilitation.
- Make students aware of the considerations needed when planning and delivering rehabilitation.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will:
1. Be able to critically evaluate the relevance of contemporary research in motor and psychological aspects of rehabilitation;
2. Critically analyse the unpinning psychology theory and development of advanced models;
3. Demonstrate a wider appreciation of multiple facets of motor and psychological aspects of rehabilitation;
4. Be able to critically analyse the motor and psychological factors that impact rehabilitation across a range of conditions.
Skills outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical and methodological issues encountered in contemporary research and practice;
- demonstrate critical understanding of the barriers and constraints associated with rehabilitation;
- orally communicate and disseminate relevant information on a selected contemporary topic.
Syllabus
This module will cover the following areas:
- Clinical management of patients;
- Conceptual framework for recovery;
- Principles and practice of rehabilitation (comparing medical and social model);
- 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 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 31.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 19.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Private study: this includes the time associated with background reading for each /lecture/tutorial/seminar, and the time associated with the preparation and completion of the assessment.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be given formative feedback during the seminar sessions as they are guided through the assessment and given opportunities to develop their ideas in groups. In addition, tutorials will be offered where students have the opportunity to discuss their assignments and gain feedback on draft submissions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Critique | The essay is based around an article review (2,500 words) | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
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 | 3 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Students will be asked to select one essay from a choice of four and asked to complete in accordance with OTLA Level 5 guidelines. One essay (1500 words max) in 3 hours over 24-hour window.
Reading list
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