Women`s Health
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHRS3007 | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PHRS3007
- School
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The emphasis throughout this course is on health issues for women, including sexual health, promotion of a healthy lifestyle and inequalities in health. It starts by building upon the students basic understanding of human physiology and introducing the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organs. Normal development of the female from pubescence, through the menarche and to the menopause is discussed, with specific emphasis on the promotion of women's health. The different models of and reasoning for antenatal care are discussed alongside the possible physical and psychological effects of pregnancy and parturition on the woman. The role of the health professional is considered, with specific reference to the therapist in all areas of women's health. Critical review of the role of the therapist is encouraged, and the current management of musculoskeletal problems, promotion of continence and surgery is developed
- Anatomy & physiology;
- Women's health issues;
- Sexual health;
- Ante and postnatal care;
- Musculoskeletal conditions;
- Promotion of continence.
Target Students
Level 3 physiotherapy and sportrehabilitationstudents.
Classes
Six full days including a mixture of practical sessions, lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 100% Presentation 1: Presentation of a chosen topic (15 mins & 5 mins Q)
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The aims of the course are to develop the student’s understanding of the changes that occur at various stages throughout a woman’s life and how these may affect physical and psychological health. To explore and develop current therapeutic management of musculoskeletal problems associated with childbirth.Learning Outcomes
Outline knowledge and understanding of anatomical and physiological changes in women across the lifespan
Develop knowledge of the psychological and social factors that influence the health and fitness of women
Understand the effects of inequality in healthcare for women across the globe
Evaluate the role of therapy and physical activity in women's health
Discuss and evaluate the effects of major events in the life of women on their health and wellbeing, including childbirth
Appraise the common ocnditions that effect women across the lifespan
Conveners
- Mrs Kirsty Isobel W Hyndes