Program Overview

Program Overview

The Cinesiologia, Biomeccanica e Riabilitazione Generale program is a comprehensive course that covers various aspects of human movement and rehabilitation. The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body, as well as the principles of biomechanics and rehabilitation.

Program Details

• Code: 67884
• Academic Year: 2023/2024
• Credits:
  • 11 CFU for the first year, including:
    • FISIOTERAPIA 9281 (L/SNT2) - GE SAN MARTINO
    • FISIOTERAPIA 9281 (L/SNT2) - PIETRA LIGURE
    • FISIOTERAPIA 9281 (L/SNT2) - CHIAVARI
    • FISIOTERAPIA 9281 (L/SNT2) - LA SPEZIA
• Language: Italian
• Location:
  • GE SAN MARTINO
  • PIETRA LIGURE
  • CHIAVARI
  • LA SPEZIA

Propedeuticity

This course is propedeutic for several other courses, including:

• FISIOTERAPIA 9281 (coorte 2023/2024)
• PATOLOGIA DELL'APPARATO LOCOMOTORE E REUMATOLOGIA 67912
• MEDICINA GENERALE E SPECIALISTICA APPLICATA ALLA RIABILITAZIONE 68095
• NEUROSCIENZE APPLICATE I 68102
• MEDICINA INTERNA E GERIATRIA 68107
• MEDICINA MATERNO-INFANTILE 68111
• NEUROPSICOLOGIA E RIABILITAZIONE NEUROPSICOLOGICA 68125
• PATOLOGIA GENERALE E FARMACOLOGIA 67905
• TIROCINIO II ANNO 67894
• TIROCINIO III ANNO 67895
• RIABILITAZIONE MOTORIA SPECIALE 68199
• RIABILITAZIONI DELLE FUNZIONI VISCERALI 68205
• TIROCINIO I ANNO 87033
• PRINCIPI DI MANAGEMENT SANITARIO E MEDICINA LEGALE 65554
• NEUROSCIENZE APPLICATE II 68190

Modules

The program consists of the following modules:

• Biomeccanica
• Cinesiologia
• Massoterapia Generale e Kinesiterapia Generale
• Riabilitazione Generale
• Sistemi di Elaborazione delle Informazioni
• Valutazione Articolare e Muscolare

Educational Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the following knowledge and skills:

• Acquire fundamental notions of articular mechanics and the forces acting on it
• Acquire basic knowledge of kinesiology to understand human motor functions and the necessary competencies for kinesiological evaluation
• Analyze posture, postural transitions, and functional activities
• Understand the use of technological tools in relation to posture, gait, and functional assessments
• Perform basic maneuvers of massage therapy and kinesiotherapy
• Know the specific competencies of the physiotherapist profession and the meaning of rehabilitation and ICF

Teaching Methods

The program uses the following teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Simulations
• Theoretical-practical exercises
• Videos
• Laboratory activities

Examination Methods

• The exam is oral
• The grade will be averaged with the evaluations obtained in other disciplines of the Integrated Course
• There will be exam sessions in the winter (January-February) and summer (June, July, and September) periods

Other Information

• Students with certified DSA (Specific Learning Disorder) should contact the Teacher Referent for the DISABILITA' and DSA Commission to arrange for appropriate accommodations
• The Integrated Course is propedeutic to the I year Internship exam