2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SPSC3329 Motor and Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation

10 Credits Class Size: 75

Module manager: Dr Andrea Utley
Email: A.Utley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Intermediate knowledge in Sport Psychology

This module is not approved as an Elective

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 2
Lecture 10 1 10
Seminar 2 3 6
Private study hours 82
Total Contact hours 18
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 100

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
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 25

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 24.0 Hrs Mins 75
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) 75

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 website

Last updated: 29/04/2024

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