Seminar-Research topics

Code:

PDF06

Acronym:

PDF06

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Physiotherapy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
DF	16	Plano do Programa de Doutoramento	1	-	1	15	27

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Português/Inglês

Objectives

It is intended, with this curricular unit, to approach themes of Physiotherapy in specific conditions or specific populations. It aims to provide interdisciplinary concepts both in the conceptual domain and in terms of the methodological treatment applied to experimental research. It seeks to develop a thematic synthesis of the research area and domain of knowledge applied to physiotherapy and its relation to exercise as a health-promoting, preventive and/or therapeutic practice in this domain.

a)Acquisition of knowledge
b)Ability to use knowledge for practical intervention
c) critically analyze scientific studies
d) Plan an investigation

 

Learning outcomes and competences

The student for approval at the UC has a classification in the final work (TF) greater than or equal to 9.5 values

The TF consists in the elaboration of a scientific poster, on one of the themes with compliance in the UC according to the agreement provided by the regent. Students will have access to the evaluation grid, which contains the items to be evaluated and the respective quotations.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

na

Program

Seminars   will be carried out to present scientific evidence and research methodologies, as well as critical analysis of topics such as: 

1. Baby massage - mother-child relationship
2. Motivational models in the promotion of physical activity, in the elderly and people with chronic disease
3. occupational health
4. Diastasis of the rectus abdominis
5. Physical Activity in Pregnancy
6. Exercise in older adults
7. Promotion of pelvic health

Mandatory literature

Paula Clara Ribeiro Santos; Padrões de atividade física ao longo da gravidez sua influência na lombalgia e nos outcomes do re

Teaching methods and learning activities

I)Lecturer, seminar classes

II)collaborative work

 

Type of evaluation: Avaliação distribuída sem exame final

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Trabalho escrito	2,00
Total:	2,00

Eligibility for exams

n.a

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation formula: Final work grade (TF)=100%

Classification improvement

The assessment for grade improvement will be made by written test and at the times defined for regulation

Observations

Before each class, students are provided with published articles (to be designated) within the scope of each research topic presented.

 

Santos PC, Leirós-Rodríguez R, Abreu S, Ferreira M, Alves O, Mota J, Physical activity during pregnancy and its effects on neonatal outcomes,Placenta (2022), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2022.08.009

 

Moreira, S., Criado, M. B., Ferreira, M. S., Machado, J., Gonçalves, C., Clemente, F. M., Mesquita, C., Lopes, S., & Santos, P. C. (2022). Positive Effects of an Online Workplace Exercise Intervention during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life Perception in Computer Workers: A Quasi-Experimental Study Design. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(5), 3142. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19053142